Student Advocate

South Washington County Schools • Cottage Grove, MN

380d • $68,827 - $68,827

About The Position

The Student Advocate position at Park High School is designed to support students in their academic, social, and emotional development. The role focuses on building relationships and utilizing proactive behavior management strategies to ensure students are equipped for success and ready for college or careers. The advocate will collaborate with various stakeholders, including administration, staff, students, and parents, to foster a positive school climate and promote student achievement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in education, behavior sciences, social work, psychology, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with challenging behavior.
• Ability to travel between sites as needed.
• Ability to utilize technology to support day to day job functions.
• Prompt, regular, and reliable attendance.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention training.
• Demonstrates appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a student advocate, build relationships, and promote student achievement while promoting a positive school climate.
• Promote and support student attendance.
• Assist in designing and implementing behavioral intervention systems.
• Utilize restorative practices, conscious discipline, PBIS, and other proactive behavior supports with a focus on alternative to suspension strategies.
• Support consultation with building teams including student observations and data collection.
• Collect, organize, synthesize and present behavior data.
• Communicate with interested parties regarding student behaviors and student behavior support plans.
• Support learning of new strategies through model teaching and coaching.
• Maintain data privacy, student files, and required district paperwork as it relates to individual student needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefit information can be found on the District Website under Human Resources and Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED