Student Engagement Advocate - 20251415

• Hourly Wage Range - $33.67/hr - $37.11/hr

Hours per Day

• 8.0

Days per Year

• 212

Shift

• 7:30am

• 4:30pm

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title:

Classification Level:

Student Engagement Advocate

PT-3

Reports to:

Working Title:

Building or Program Administrator

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under the general director of the building or program administrator, the Student Engagement Advocate works with Open Doors, Virtual and/or ALE students and families in the district to ensure student engagement, academic progress, and social emotional support under the direction of the administrator. The Student Engagement Advocate tracks and monitors student data and student interventions to support student learning and success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with students to develop an education and achievement plan to meet academic and/or post-secondary goals.

• Collects and monitors student attendance, and progress monitors student's learning to develop and document interventions for students to remove barriers to success.

• Ensure and document weekly contact.

• Continuously review and improve intervention processes based on student outcomes.

• Provides individual student reporting and assessment by:

• Tracking the progress of individual students and school sub-groups as they progress toward graduation;

• Conducting and analyzing on-going formative and summative evaluation data of program effectiveness;

• Providing and submitting reports to the building administrator.

• Maintain case management documentation for audit.

• Conduct student information sessions/intakes into the school.

• Collaborate with community partners to expand student access to opportunities.

• Support student induction into the school.

• Support students in learning academic skills:

• Note Taking

• Using online platforms

• Study habits

• Goal Setting/planning

• Using resources to complete coursework; and

• Other skills related to course progression.

• Consults with individual students and/or families, thereby serving as an agent for positive education and/or personal change by:

• Connecting individual students and their parents/guardians with community organizations and programs

• Developing or working with local mentoring programs, business and/or community partners to connect individual students with mentors

• Providing support and outreach to parents/guardians of students; and

• Communicating student progress.

• Conduct attendance interventions up to and including the truancy petition process.

• Conduct home visits.

• Collaborate with certificated teachers.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Services, or related fields OR

• Associate of Arts degree in Education, Social Services, or related fields

• One (1) year of demonstrated experience in an office setting using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

• Providing high-level customer service

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to show empathy and interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality of information.

• Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively.

• Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism; email etiquette.

• Ability to communicate with employees, families, and external constituencies in a clear and professional manner both verbally and with written communication

• Ability to listen effectively, work independently, and as part of a team.

• Ability to use computer applications to manage and analyze data.

• Ability to use Microsoft software applications (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Note) proficient and willing to learn other data management systems.

• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Ability to organize work, be dependable, and ability to complete tasks and meet deadlines in a timely and efficient manner.

• Ability to file materials accurately and efficiently.

• Ability to adhere to Clover Park School District policies and procedures.

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of general office procedures.

• Knowledge and ability to use office equipment, computers, telephone, copier, fax, and calculator.

• Knowledge of HR policy, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) and FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).

DESIRABLE QUALIFCATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Services, or related fields

Three (3) years of progressive, responsible experience within the human services field.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in office environment. Some travel to and between school sites may be necessary. Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms and to listen carefully and focus while filtering out normal office noise. Ability to see, hear, speak, walk, sit, stand, crouch, and reach. Moderate lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. Reaching overhead and horizontally. Dexterity of fingers and hands to operate equipment and a computer keyboard. Some exposure to inclement weather may occur.

FLSA: Non-exempt AFFILIATION: ESPCP

JOB CLASS: Technical YEAR: 212

• Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.

Shifts are subject to change.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee's responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed through an ESD prior to the first day of employment. More information can be found at https://www.esd113.org/fingerprinting.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. . For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154