Levan Scott | 8hr Student Advocate | School Year

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community School District is seeking a Student Advocate to foster a safe, inclusive school environment. You will build strong relationships with students, staff and families to promote well-being, conflict prevention, and early intervention across the school setting.

The role emphasizes preventative work, active supervision, and collaboration with teachers and administrators to support a calm, respectful learning environment and student success.

Qualifications

• Experience with relationship-based practices in school settings is preferred.
• Background in conflict resolution or behavior support is strongly preferred.
• Ability to de-escalate and resolve interpersonal tensions effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and collaboration with staff and families.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations and stakeholders.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusting relationships with students to promote belonging and safety.
• Serve as a visible, approachable adult presence throughout the school.
• Support a positive climate by modeling respectful behavior and recognizing student success.
• Use restorative practices and de-escalation to address conflicts and involve families and staff.
• Monitor safe environments in classrooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Respond promptly to safety concerns with appropriate, least restrictive interventions.
• Assist in conflict mediation and problem-solving conversations between students.
• Maintain situational awareness and identify potential safety concerns early.
• Communicate concerns and incidents to school leadership in a timely, professional manner.
• Document incidents clearly, focusing on safety and student support outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing professional development on student engagement and trauma-informed practices.
• Support emergency preparedness and calm response during crises.
• Engage student voice and partner with students to improve climate and safety.
• Provide supervision for school events and extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Adhere to district policies and dress code; support FWCS mission and six core competencies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship-based practices

Conflict resolution

De-escalation skills

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration with diverse students

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

Job Description

The Student Advocate fosters a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment by building strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and families. This role centers on prevention, connection, and early intervention to promote student well-being, reduce conflict, and ensure physical and emotional safety across the school community. The Student Advocate plays a key role in shaping a calm, respectful, and structured learning environment where all students feel seen, supported, and secure. This position involves continuous movement, active supervision, and engagement with students throughout the school building and grounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adolescents in a school or youth-serving setting preferred
• Background in relationship-based practices, conflict resolution, or behavior support strongly preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and de-escalation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse student populations and stakeholders

Essential Functions

• Build and maintain trusting, respectful relationships with students to promote a sense of belonging and safety.
• Serve as a visible, approachable adult presence throughout the school, proactively engaging students in hallways, classrooms, and common areas.
• Support a positive school climate by modeling respectful behavior, reinforcing expectations, and recognizing student success.
• Use restorative practices, de-escalation strategies, and relationship-centered approaches to prevent and address student conflict and behavioral concerns. Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, and families to support student well-being and success.
• Monitor and support safe, orderly environments in classrooms and shared spaces (e.g., hallways, cafeteria, arrival/dismissal).
• Respond promptly and appropriately to safety concerns, prioritizing de-escalation and the least restrictive interventions necessary.
• Assist in conflict mediation and problem-solving conversations between students.
• Maintain situational awareness by actively supervising school grounds and identifying potential safety concerns before they escalate.
• Communicate concerns, patterns, or incidents to school leadership in a timely and professional manner.
• Document incidents and interventions clearly and accurately, with attention to both safety and student support outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing professional development focused on student engagement, trauma-informed practices, and school safety.
• Support emergency preparedness and response procedures, contributing to a coordinated and calm approach during crisis situations.
• Engage student voice by seeking feedback and partnering with students to improve school climate and safety practices.
• Provide supervision and support for school events and extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Adhere to district policies, procedures, and professional expectations, including required dress code.
• Support the FWCS Schools of Success mission to empower all students to reach their potential through equitable and relevant community-connected experiences to ensure students achieve at least one of the 4E’s (Enrollment, Employment, Enlistment, or Entrepreneurship).
• Positively promote and embody the FWCS Schools of Success six core competencies in our daily work: Creativity and Innovation, Critical and Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Cultural Agility, and Self-Direction.
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Communication Skills: Ability to speak clearly and hear effectively in various environments.
• Manual Dexterity: Adeptness in the use of hands and fingers.
• Postural Endurance: Sit or stand for prolonged periods, as the job requires.
• Flexibility: Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch to perform specific duties.
• Visual Acuity: Close vision ability with the capacity to adjust focus.
• Mobility: Freedom to sit or walk at will throughout the work environment.
• Strength and Stamina: Capability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to twenty (25) pounds or more.

FWCS will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.88 to $28.50 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required