Assistant: Student Advocate - Arundel Middle

Arundel Middle; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Arundel Middle in Odenton, MD is seeking an Assistant: Student Advocate to support a safe, orderly school environment. You will assist administrators, teachers, and counselors with student conflicts and monitoring activities that reduce disruptions.

The role involves mentoring students, monitoring attendance and grades, and participating in school safety initiatives and after-school programs as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop rapport with young people.
• Ability to deescalate aggressive behaviors.
• Patience, courtesy, tact and sound judgment when working with students, staff and families.
• Experience or training with youth preferred.
• Ability to communicate with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with business technology applications (Video/ Web Conferencing, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Monitor areas outside classrooms to maintain flow and safety.
• Escort students between classes and assist with transitions.
• Use non-violent crisis intervention techniques to deescalate.
• Assist with after-school detentions and alternative programs as needed.
• Communicate with families via conferences/phone calls; serve as referrals contact.
• Support PBIS programs by enforcing rules and rewarding positive behavior.
• Mentor a caseload of students and monitor grades/attendance.
• Assist with investigations and maintain proper records.
• Participate in staff planning activities and school events.
• Assist at athletic events as assigned hours.

Skills

Rapport with youth

Deescalation skills

Patience and good judgment

Diversity and inclusion communication

Office software proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

48 college credit hours or paraprofessional assessment

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Assistant: Student Advocate - Arundel Middle

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Job Details

Job ID: 5967094
Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Oct 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title Code:

Assistant: Student Advocate

JOB SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists teachers and the administration in maintaining the flow of traffic in the building. Monitors all areas outside the classroom where students tend to congregate, including hallways, bathrooms, cafeteria (breakfasts and lunches), parking lots, and outside areas. Monitors entrances and exits, as directed. Monitors students during school via cameras and computers, as directed. Supports a safe school environment by monitoring hot spots in the community.
• Participates in behavior modification activities for students, as directed. Escorts students to and from classrooms, as directed. Assists students to regain their self‑control and helps them to transition from classrooms to office and back as necessary. Uses Intervention techniques to help students deescalate, including non‑violent crisis intervention. Seeks assistance, when necessary, if student behavior becomes violent or disruptive. Conducts after school administrative detentions, Saturday School, and other alternative to suspension programs, as requested.
• Communicates with student families through conferences and phone calls, as directed. Serves as contact for student and parent referrals. Liaison between parents and the community and school.
• Assists the administration in gathering information for investigations. Assists the administration when responding to teachers requesting assistance with students in need. Ensures that all required forms and procedures are completed and that adequate records are maintained on students.
• Participates in planning activities with other staff.
• Assists at athletic events, as assigned hours.
• Supports the schools Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) programs by knowing and enforcing the rules of behaviors outside the classroom and providing positive rewards when students behave appropriately.
• Mentors a caseload of students and monitors grades and attendance of identified students, as directed. Monitors peer mediations, as directed. Monitors improvements in student performance and provides positive feedback. Supports students in adhering to the Code of Student Conduct, including the dress code, athletic events, cell phone policy, and anti‑bullying/harassment policies. Supports the school attendance goals by calling identified students when absent and assisting students when tardy.
• Serves on the County Crisis Team in order to assist other schools that might have a student crisis/disruption, as directed.
• Participates in on‑going professional development and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• Other: To work in a Title I‑funded school, 48 college credit hours or a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment issued by ETS or NES, required.

Experience

• None

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to develop rapport with young people.
• Skill in deescalating aggressive behaviors.
• Ability to exercise considerable patience, courtesy, tack, and good judgment in working with students, teachers, administrators, fellow employees and parents.
• Prefer training and/or experience working with youth.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification issued by AACPS/Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) preferred; or
• Hold or be eligible for Registered Behavior Technician(RBT) Certification issued by Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc preferred.
• To work in a Title I‑funded school, a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment, in lieu of 48 college credit hours, issued by ETS or NES required.

Driving Requirements

• N/A

CAREER LADDER REQUIREMENTS

Qualification Requirements for Employment in Higher Grade as a New Hire or Transfer requires:

• Two (2) additional years successful experience required.
• Achievement of Registered Behavior Technician Certification or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification required.

Eligibility for Consideration for Advancement from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires:

• Two (2) years continuous successful experience in the position at the Lower Grade level.
• Mastery of all responsibilities and duties of the position.
• Evidence of completion of additional training that may be recommended by supervisor and/or participation in approved professional development programs or courses, approved in advance by the supervisor. Successful completion of a minimum of one professional development within the last two years is required. Successful completion of job specific professional developments identified on the job description, performance evaluations and/or the supervisor’s documented recommendation are required.
• Achievement of identified goals as they relate to the needs of the district and as established by the supervisor.
• Consistent maintenance of an effective and orderly work environment.
• Consistent compliance with general office procedures such as standards contained in the AACPS Employee Handbook; demonstration of discretion and excellent customer service; regular and punctual attendance; and building dress code, including wearing AACPS ID badge.
• Above Satisfactory overall job performance for the two most recent consecutive years of Performance Ratings.
• Letter of Recommendation written by the supervisor.

Additional Requirements for Advancement from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires:

• Achievement of Registered Behavior Technician Certification or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification required.

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time

Travel Requirements

• N/A

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 8/1/2026 Established Date: 10/1/2006 Title Code: C21048 Title: ASSISTANT: STUDENT ADVOCATE Alternate Title: Assistant: Student Advocate Reports to Generic: Principal Reports to Specific: PRINCIPAL

ORGANIZATION

Division: Academics Business Unit: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Department: Negotiated Agreement: Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: IV Days Worked: 191 FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Grade: SG07;SG08

Essential Job: Months Worked: 10 Hours Worked: 7 Job Family: Educational Support Services Sub-Function: Classroom Assistants Position Type: 1.00 FTE

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Equal Opportunity Employer

Anne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. For more information, contact: Anne Arundel County Public Schools Division of Human Resources, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.410-222-5061 TDD 410-222-5000 or Email Recruitment

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2644 Riva Road
• Annapolis, Maryland 21401
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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