Student Advocate (Title VI American Indian Program)

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

12d•$16

About The Position

The Student Advocate- Title VI American Indian Program supports American Indian/Alaskan Native students and families to access community and District resources; provides information on services available to eligible students about education under Title VI provisions; conveys information regarding school and district activities and procedures; develops relationships and resources to help families and refers families to other agencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze, and interpret English written and verbal communications
Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, scanner, fax machines, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with student groups, community support agencies, community participation and involvement, or other job-related experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using data-based software
Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

Responsibilities

Establish positive individual relationships with American Indian/Alaskan Native students
Regularly visits elementary and secondary schools to mentor and advocate for American Indian/Alaskan Native students based on needs, interests, and goals
Regularly visits elementary and secondary schools to confer with teachers, counselors, and other school personnel regarding the academic needs of American Indian/Alaskan Native students
Develop relationships and resources within the community to provide needed assistance to eligible families and students
Collaborate with community leaders, organizations and stakeholders to identify outreach opportunities and develop strategic partnerships that enhance the impact of our programs
Promote family involvement and provides tools to families to improve children’s academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success
Create and implement innovative outreach strategies to authentically connect with students and families (e.g., porch visits and other off-site efforts, etc.)
Prepare written materials (e.g., correspondence, memos, reports, data, etc.) to document activities, providing written reference, and convey information from administrators or counselors
Co-create and give presentations and workshops to relevant stakeholders around Title VI rights and services available to them
Maintain a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic records
Assist students and families to access community and District resources (e.g., clothing, food, holiday assistance, medical insurance, etc.)
Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars, as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions
Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information and meeting deadlines
Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties
Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit