Assistant, Student Advocate

About the Role

Performs school-based duties supporting the goal of maintaining a safe and orderly environment. Assists the administration, guidance, and teaching staff with student-teacher and student-student conflicts. Work involves engaging students outside classrooms and being alert to the climate and tenor of the school in order to serve as an early signal to school administration regarding student discipline and school safety. Monitors student activities and intervenes as appropriate to deescalate student disruptions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists teachers and administration in maintaining traffic flow.
• Monitors student congregation areas (hallways, bathrooms, cafeteria, parking lots, outside areas).
• Monitors entrances and exits, as directed.
• Monitors students via cameras and computers, as directed.
• Supports a safe school environment by monitoring community hot spots.
• Participates in behavior modification activities for students, as directed.
• Escorts students to and from classrooms, as directed.
• Assists students in regaining self-control and transitioning between classrooms and office.
• Uses Intervention techniques to help students deescalate, including non-violent crisis intervention.
• Seeks assistance for violent or disruptive student behavior.
• Conducts after-school administrative detentions, Saturday School, and alternative to suspension programs.
• Communicates with student families through conferences and phone calls, as directed.
• Serves as contact for student and parent referrals.
• Acts as a liaison between parents, the community, and the school.
• Assists administration in gathering information for investigations.
• Assists administration in responding to teachers requesting assistance with students.
• Ensures completion of required forms and procedures, and maintains adequate student records.
• Participates in planning activities with other staff.
• Assists at athletic events.
• Supports Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) programs by enforcing rules and providing positive rewards.
• Mentors a caseload of students, monitoring grades and attendance.
• Monitors peer mediations, as directed.
• Monitors improvements in student performance and provides positive feedback.
• Supports adherence to the Code of Student Conduct (dress code, athletic events, cell phone policy, anti-bullying/harassment policies).
• Supports school attendance goals by calling absent students and assisting tardy students.
• Serves on the County Crisis Team to assist other schools with student crises/disruptions, as directed.
• Participates in on-going professional development and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with business technology applications:
• Video/Web Conferencing
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) preferred.

Qualifications

• Education:
• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate.
• For Title I-funded schools: 48 college credit hours OR a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment issued by ETS or NES.
• Experience:
• None required.
• Preferred: Training and/or experience working with youth.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:
• Ability to develop rapport with young people.
• Skill in deescalating aggressive behaviors.
• Ability to exercise considerable patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Licenses and Certifications:
• Preferred: Hold or be eligible for Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification.
• Preferred: Hold or be eligible for Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification.
• For Title I-funded schools: Passing score on a paraprofessional assessment issued by ETS or NES (in lieu of 48 college credit hours).

Career Ladder Requirements

• Eligibility for Consideration for Advancement (New Hire/Transfer):
• Two (2) additional years of successful experience required.
• Achievement of Registered Behavior Technician Certification or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification required.
• Eligibility for Advancement (from Lower to Higher Grade):
• Two (2) years of continuous successful experience in the lower grade position.
• Mastery of all responsibilities and duties of the position.
• Evidence of completion of additional training recommended by supervisor and/or participation in approved professional development programs/courses.
• Successful completion of a minimum of one professional development within the last two years.
• Successful completion of job-specific professional developments.
• Achievement of identified goals.
• Consistent maintenance of an effective and orderly work environment.
• Consistent compliance with general office procedures, discretion, excellent customer service, regular and punctual attendance, and building dress code.
• Above satisfactory overall job performance for the two most recent consecutive years.
• Letter of Recommendation from supervisor.
• Additional Requirements for Advancement (from Lower to Higher Grade):
• Achievement of Registered Behavior Technician Certification or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification required.