Student Well-Being & Safety Advocate

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

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.