Youth Engagement Advocate (2026-2027)

Charles County Public Schools • La Plata, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Youth Engagement Advocate for the 2026-2027 school year, operating on a 10.5-month term. The role is classified as Exempt and falls under the AFSCME SALARY SCALE UA2x Grade 14-15. The primary focus is on student conduct, safety, and well-being within the school system.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous work with K-12 aged students
• Previous investigative experience
• Experience in counseling, mentoring, and team building
• High level of emotional maturity
• Experience in public speaking and instruction
• Knowledge of basic physical security functions
• Have exceptional integrity to remain unbiased and fair and closely follow all rules, policies, and procedures
• Exercise good judgment to be able to interpret and make outcome decisions (not everything will be black and white)
• Be able to establish and present themselves as a person of authority to gain and keep the respect of students and faculty
• Be respectful, personable, and compassionate in establishing a working rapport with students
• Demonstrate trustworthiness to fulfill the role of trusted adult, confidant, and mentor
• Demonstrate professionalism to represent the school system
• Be succinct in writing and able to orally convey scenarios and present information accurately
• Be problem solvers, able to evaluate and rationalize information and data, and respond quickly to potentially chaotic or stressful situations
• Be physically fit to stand, walk, run, or engage in physical activity or contact
• Culturally competent

Nice To Haves

• bachelor’s degree preferred
• Supervisory/management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist school administrators with student code of conduct investigations
• Establish a network among students that fosters open communication of potential problems before they occur
• Provides security assistance and advice to school administrators and staff
• Assists the school administration with threat assessments as needed
• Conducts physical security assessments
• Assists the administration in maintaining a safe and orderly environment throughout the school
• Serves as a liaison with the police, fire department, and other emergency personnel
• Works with the administration and school resource officer on school-related safety issues
• Advises staff, parents, and students on safety matters
• Encourages compliance with parking and driving regulations
• Monitors students’ during arrival and dismissal (during bus duty)
• Ensures pedestrian safety during arrival and dismissal times.
• Assists with student mediations as requested by school staff
• Serves as a resource for counseling students on matters of personal safety and well-being
• Works with the community to help resolve issues that may have an impact on the school
• Helps provide security presence at athletic events and extracurricular activities, as needed
• Assists the administration in ensuring that all activities conform to the school system guidelines
• Interacts positively with others
• Comes to work promptly every day
• Works flexible hours as necessary
• Works well under stress and meets all deadlines
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and school policy
• Assists with social media investigations
• Monitors visitor sign-in/registration and identification
• Reports unusual activities or unauthorized persons on campus to the school administrator
• Monitors school radio communication and responds to emergencies for assistance
• Completes daily school safety and security checklists and other forms as required
• Monitors students during hallway class change to ensure safe and orderly conduct
• Retrieves and escorts students to and from various locations when necessary
• Monitors the cafeteria/meal areas during breakfast/lunch to ensure the safety of students
• Intervenes in physical altercations occurring on campus, as needed
• Assists in the de-escalation and the restraint of students, as needed.
• Writes school incident reports according to school guidelines per Admin’s direction
• Monitors assemblies and school functions to ensure the safety and security of the event
• Has the ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for extended periods of time, and climb stairs
• Has the ability to work outdoors during inclement and extreme weather conditions

What This Job Offers

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