School Climate Advocate

Los Angeles Unified School District

1d • $29 - $32

About The Position

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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Requirements

• Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency supplemented with the completion of college courses in psychology, sociology, counseling or other related field.
• One year of related experience may substitute for the required education.
• The ability to speak another language other than English may be required for some positions.
• A valid California driver license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Have taken classes in subjects such as adolescent development, education/instruction, social services, counseling, or similar course and/or have experience working in support of students of diverse abilities and backgrounds.
• Quickly and successfully develop respective, nurturing, and trusting relationships with others, including students, school staff members, and community members.
• Possess excellent group co-facilitation and engagement skills.
• Are familiar with the community served by the school at which they work.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration and teamwork skills to complete tasks most effectively and efficiently.
• Exercise sound judgment and react calmly and responsibly when faced with stressful situations or emergencies.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Are familiar with and have experience with technology.
• Work effectively with District personnel, students, parents, the public, and others to build a positive school culture and climates.

Responsibilities

• Support school site personnel in implementing multi-tiered systems of support and the District's school site safety policies to build positive school climates.
• Support school personnel with student mediation and conflict resolution.
• Provide support to traditionally marginalized groups and identify available resources within the school, the District, and community per the site administrators' direction.
• Participate in school-wide group guidance programs that support mentoring and other strategies to improve students' nonacademic skills and engagement.
• Participate in school site committees, Safe Passages Collaborative meetings, and collaborative problem solving to develop student action plans with school personnel.
• Provide information to school site administrators regarding causes and effects of campus and community tension.
• Collect and disseminate information regarding disorderly or disruptive conduct or other situations and alert school site administrators when an emergency exists.
• May reference District dashboard data and respond accordingly as per the site administrators' direction.
• May assist a site administrator in counseling and/or mentoring individuals or groups of students.
• Collaborate with community agencies that provide a range of support and services that address at-risk students' needs per the site administrators' direction.
• Maintains confidentiality when dealing with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees