Job Description

Req#: 38325

Position Type:
Support Staff (Non-Union)/ Non-Union Position

Date Posted:
4/7/2025

Location:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Department

Date Available:
07/01/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Coordinate and oversee the work of Student Success Advocates across schools, ensuring their efforts are aligned with District priorities and equity goals.

Monitor and assess the effectiveness of Student Success Advocates in addressing student attendance, behavior, and academic performance, utilizing data to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

Set clear performance goals and expectations for Student Success Advocates, providing ongoing feedback and guidance to help them meet their objectives.

Collaborate with school leaders to ensure that Student Success Advocates are integrated into the school’s support systems.

Work with district leadership to identify and implement resources to support Student Success Advocates’ role in ensuring student success.

Support Student Success Advocates to build strong, trusting, and supportive relationships with students, focusing on creating a safe and welcoming environment for students to thrive.

Encourage Student Success Advocates to engage in meaningful mentorship that develops student agency, self-confidence, and leadership skills.

Ensure Student Success Advocates are empowering students to take responsibility for their academic progress, behavior, and overall well-being, fostering a sense of ownership and empowerment in their education

Develop and implement professional learning opportunities for Student Success Advocates that align with District goals, emphasizing mentorship, equity, and inclusive practices.

Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement by organizing workshops, seminars, and peer-sharing sessions that promote reflective practice and professional growth.

Ensure Student Success Advocates are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to support diverse student populations and address the unique needs of students in their care.

High school diploma or equivalent

CPI Basic training (preferred)

Mentor training (preferred)

CPR / AED certification (preferred)

Bilingual Spanish/English (written & verbal) preferred

Experience serving as a mentor for students.

Experience working with and/or leading adults toward a common goal.

Excellent communication and public relations skills (required)

Must relate well with students.

Ability to work on multiple tasks.

Ability to track, monitor, and report performance.

Previous experience in security/conflict resolution in an educational setting (preferred).

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.

Must be able to work indoors and outside, as assignment requires.

This is a 12-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.

Non Union Classified 12 Month 2024.pdf

Position / Title: Lead Student Success Advocate
Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION	Department/Location: Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Calendar Days: 260	Reports To: Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
JD Revision Date: 01-02-2025	Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

As a key member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team, the Lead Student Success Advocate is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and enhancing the efforts of Student Success Advocates throughout the district. This leadership position focuses on building the capacity of Student Success Advocates by providing professional learning opportunities, monitoring their effectiveness, and ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed. The District Leader’s goal is to cultivate strong and trusting relationships between advocates and students, empowering students to take ownership of their academic success, improving attendance, behavior, and grades, and ultimately enhancing student outcomes. This role requires a commitment to developing student agency and confidence while ensuring that Student Success Advocates have the guidance and support needed to help students reach their full potential.

Job Duties / Responsibilities
Coordination and Monitoring of Support Efforts

Coordinate and oversee the work of Student Success Advocates across schools, ensuring their efforts are aligned with District priorities and equity goals.
Monitor and assess the effectiveness of Student Success Advocates in addressing student attendance, behavior, and academic performance, utilizing data to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
Set clear performance goals and expectations for Student Success Advocates, providing ongoing feedback and guidance to help them meet their objectives.
Collaborate with school leaders to ensure that Student Success Advocates are integrated into the school’s support systems.
Work with district leadership to identify and implement resources to support Student Success Advocates’ role in ensuring student success.

Student-Centered Advocacy and Relationship Building

Support Student Success Advocates to build strong, trusting, and supportive relationships with students, focusing on creating a safe and welcoming environment for students to thrive.
Encourage Student Success Advocates to engage in meaningful mentorship that develops student agency, self-confidence, and leadership skills.
Ensure Student Success Advocates are empowering students to take responsibility for their academic progress, behavior, and overall well-being, fostering a sense of ownership and empowerment in their education

Capacity Building and Professional Development

Develop and implement professional learning opportunities for Student Success Advocates that align with District goals, emphasizing mentorship, equity, and inclusive practices.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement by organizing workshops, seminars, and peer-sharing sessions that promote reflective practice and professional growth.
Ensure Student Success Advocates are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to support diverse student populations and address the unique needs of students in their care.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
CPI Basic training (preferred)
Mentor training (preferred)
CPR / AED certification (preferred)
Bilingual Spanish/English (written & verbal) preferred

Experience / Knowledge

Experience serving as a mentor for students.
Experience working with and/or leading adults toward a common goal.
Excellent communication and public relations skills (required)
Must relate well with students.
Ability to work on multiple tasks.
Ability to track, monitor, and report performance.
Previous experience in security/conflict resolution in an educational setting (preferred).

Physical Demands