Student Success Advocate

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools seeks a Student Support member to collaborate with a team, driving achievement gains and reinforcing school values. This role helps shape a positive, structured, caring, and disciplined school culture across campuses.

The position emphasizes teamwork, serving underserved students and families, and contributing to a high-expectation educational environment. Strong communication, public speaking, and adaptability in an urban setting are valued.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university (preferred).
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Deep desire to work with educationally underserved student populations and families.
• Unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students.
• Eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and drive to achieve them.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking.
• A sense of humility and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting student behavior in hallways and classrooms.
• Assist in escorting students throughout the building.
• Assist in monitoring hallways.
• Assist with monitoring students at breakfast, lunch and dismissal.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Team player

Urban setting experience

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Springfield Public Schools seeks a Student Support member to collaborate with a team, driving achievement gains and reinforcing school values. This role helps shape a positive, structured, caring, and disciplined school culture across campuses.

The position emphasizes teamwork, serving underserved students and families, and contributing to a high-expectation educational environment. Strong communication, public speaking, and adaptability in an urban setting are valued.