Northcrest | 8hr Student Advocate | School Year

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

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking an 8-hour Student Advocate for the school year to promote safety, inclusivity, and positive relationships across the campus. This role emphasizes prevention, early intervention, and staff collaboration to ensure a calm learning environment and student well-being.

The position requires active supervision, quick de-escalation, and ongoing engagement with students, families, and school staff to strengthen a supportive community.

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.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusting, respectful relationships with students to promote safety.
• Serve as a visible, approachable adult presence throughout the school.
• Support a positive school climate by modeling respectful behavior and recognizing student success.
• Use restorative practices and de-escalation strategies to address student concerns.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, and families to support well-being.
• Monitor and support safe environments in classrooms and common areas.
• Respond promptly to safety concerns, prioritizing de-escalation.
• Assist in conflict mediation and problem-solving conversations between students.
• Maintain situational awareness by supervising school grounds and identifying safety concerns.
• Communicate concerns to school leadership in a timely manner.
• Document incidents clearly with attention to safety and student outcomes.
• Participate in professional development focused on student engagement and school safety.
• Support emergency preparedness and response procedures during crises.
• Engage student voice by seeking feedback to improve school climate.
• Provide supervision for events and activities as assigned.
• Adhere to district policies and dress code.
• Support FWCS Schools of Success mission to empower students through equitable experiences.
• Promote FWCS core competencies in daily work: creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, cultural agility, self-direction.

Skills

Experience with children

Relationship-based practices

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration with diverse populations

Job description

Northcrest | 8hr Student Advocate | School Year

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972720

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PURPOSE

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 escal...
• 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

To perform the essential functions of this job effectively and safely, employees must meet the following physical qualifications:

• 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