Student Advocate

Squaxin Island Tribe•Shelton, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The successful applicant will work closely with students, families and the Shelton School District to ensure positive educational outcomes, improved reading, writing and math competencies and high school completion. The Student Advocate works closely with students to assist in the completion of academic goals, improve attendance and social emotional health in collaboration with students, parents, teachers, and school staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field, OR an Associates Degree in a related field and 2 years of relevant experience, OR a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrate knowledge of core subject areas
Possess effective written and oral communication skills
Deal with students in a warm and confident manner
Learn the use of computer and software programs
Maintain accurate files and records
Attend to detail and follow tasks through to completion
Maintain confidentiality
Organize tasks and set priorities within established parameters
Remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations
Organize activities
Follow instructions
Be fair and consistent when working with students
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents
Achieve and maintain cultural competency
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with fundamental algebra and geometry, as well as basic computation skills.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Valid Washington State Drivers License.
Must have taken and passed ETS Praxis/Para Pro Assessment Test.
Applicant must submit a copy of test and passing scores with application.
Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Support students on and off campus by providing academic support
Individual and small group academic support
In class academic support
Tracking grades/attendance
Offer intervention when grades/attendance/standardized test scores are not on track
Track attendance issues to be referred to truancy coordinator
Ensure students who are on track or thriving are receiving support to reach potential
Work closely with Squaxin Island Education Director and Education department staff to provide quality service to Squaxin Island families.
Meet regularly with staff to discuss challenges, successes and ideas to ensure the Education Department is providing quality service to the community.
Mentor students as they face challenges/barriers and assist students with developing the skills needed to address challenges.
Work to increase student resiliency
Work with students to increase organizational skills
Work with students to make long and short term goals
Be available as a support and sounding block for students
Work in collaboration with other Native Ed tutors on site at schools
Provide interventions in collaboration with school staff as necessary
Attend IEP meeting with permission of student and Guardian
Provide referrals to community support
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff and school district to facilitate collaborations that address the full range of student needs, including social emotional needs.
Provides an open line of communication with families
Maintain weekly tracking data to ensure each student is receiving services
Provide monthly report to Education Director
Maintain up to date and accurate data
Attend trainings that increase skills and knowledge specific to this position.
Work collaboratively with Parks and Recreation Department to provide quality programming during school breaks and summer recreation.
Other duties as assigned.