MS Student Advocate: Championing Student Support & Growth

Paulcharter; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Public Charter Schools in Washington, DC seeks a Student Advocate to support planning, coordination, and administration of school activities, including student conduct and extracurricular programs. You will link families to resources, monitor attendance and discipline, assist in restorative programming, prepare communications, and help manage a caseload of students in need.

This role reports to the Dean of Culture and collaborates with teachers and administrators.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Experience in student support or discipline helpful.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Ability to coordinate with teachers and families.

Responsibilities

• Link students and families to school/community resources.
• Monitor attendance and discipline; communicate with administration, counselors, parents, students, and families.
• Assist in development, implementation, and evaluation of restorative programming that ensures adherence to the code of conduct.
• Prepares letters, calls parents, and attends meetings regarding struggling students.
• Engages in extensive oversight and management of caseload of students demonstrating greatest needs for behavioral support.
• Performs administrative duties to assist the school leadership team in managing the school.
• Supervises students on campus before and after school; monitors during lunch.
• Provides leadership for attendance improvement efforts.
• Participates in Student Support Team meetings for students.
• Helps plan and carry out the school’s student activities.
• Supports the mission, vision and values of Paul Public Charter Schools.
• Fosters an environment promoting respect, responsibility and trust.
• Coordinates with teachers, administration, network staff, parents and community partners to build resources.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership experience

Student relations

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Job description

Paul Public Charter Schools in Washington, DC seeks a Student Advocate to support planning, coordination, and administration of school activities, including student conduct and extracurricular programs. You will link families to resources, monitor attendance and discipline, assist in restorative programming, prepare communications, and help manage a caseload of students in need.

This role reports to the Dean of Culture and collaborates with teachers and administrators.