Youth Advocate-Attendance; Student Services; 1.0 FTE; Probationary

Ashland-School-District; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 57,595,000 - 70,317,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland School District in Ashland, Oregon seeks a Youth Advocate- Attendance to support student attendance and campus safety within the Student Services department. You will liaise with schools, families, community agencies, police, and the court on attendance issues and truancy, while helping maintain a safe, orderly campus.

The role requires a high school diploma, knowledge of Oregon attendance laws, and experience with youth services; it is a 1.0 FTE, 8-hour day, non-exempt position with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of policies and practices of agencies serving youth including school, police, juvenile court, C.D.S., CPS, etc.
• Experience with youth and demonstrated ability to supervise youth.
• Experience in education, juvenile justice, correctional, security, social service and/or related fields preferred.
• Effective communication, collaboration, relational, and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of Oregon attendance laws and best practices.
• Certificates/licenses: CPR/First Aid and Oregon driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supports safe school environments for students, staff, and families.
• Be visible around district campuses for monitoring and intervention of attendance needs.
• Make home visits to discuss attendance issues with parents or guardians and students.
• Provide referral-driven and strengths-based intervention services to children and families where irregular attendance is an issue.
• Based on Oregon Attendance Laws, use necessary interventions for referred students with truancy issues.
• Provide early intervention services with referred students beginning to show irregular attendance.
• Research resource materials and best practices for school staff on attendance policies and programs.
• Participate in school/community collaborations to improve attendance services.
• Issue citations, prepare court reports, and attend school conferences as needed.
• Assist students to get to class promptly and monitor student conduct.

Skills

Youth supervision

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Ashland School District 5

26-140; Youth Advocate-Attendance; Student Services; 1.0 FTE; Probationary JobID: 1558

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Student Advocate
• Date Posted:
  9/22/2026
• Location:
  Student Services Department
• Date Available:
  10/02/2026

Position: Youth Advocate- Attendance
Work Site: Student Services
Hours/FTE: 1.0 FTE/8 hours per day; Probationary
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary: $20.10 - $24.54 per hour
JOB SUMMARY
The Attendance Youth Advocate will work under administrative supervision, serving as a liaison between schools, parents, community agencies, police authorities and the court relating to student attendance issues. This position will also perform routine campus monitoring and other tasks as related to the orderly functioning of school and student activities, handing truancy issues with students and assisting administration in maintaining a safe and orderly campus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Supports safe school environments for students, staff, and families.
• Be visible around district campuses for monitoring and intervention of attendance needs.
• Make home visits to discuss attendance issues with parents or guardians and students.
• Provide referral-driven and strengths-based intervention services to children and families where irregular attendance is an issue.
• Based on Oregon Attendance Laws, use necessary interventions in relation to referred students where truancy is an issue.
• Provide early intervention services with referred students who are beginning to demonstrate irregular attendance.
• Research resource materials and best practices for school staff on effective policies, procedures and programs in relation to encouraging regular attendance of all students.
• Participate in school/community collaborative efforts to improve services and support to students with attendance problems.
• Issue citations, prepare factual court reports and attend school conferences and court hearings as requested.
• Provide pro-active service to students and families to deal with chronic school attendance.
• Serve as a liaison between school, parents, community agencies, police authorities and the court on individual cases that reach community level interventions.
• Assume responsibility for preparation of reports, letters, data collection and service outcome data as assigned.
• Collaborate and communicate with administration on campus attendance issues.
• Assist students to get to class promptly; patrols campus and monitors and assists with student conduct in halls and other areas of district schools.
• Checks and verifies addresses of students for district residency requirements.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and the public.
• Strong work ethic.
• Complies with local district, state, and federal laws, policies and procedures.
• Effective communication, organization and computer skills.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of students and families in accordance with FERPA and protect the rights of students to due process, dignity, privacy and respect.
• Attend work regularly and is punctual.
• Annually pass the District's required online training by the District's assigned due-date.
• While working collaboratively with others, implements decisions within ASD established policies and procedures.
• Professionally represent the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner.

COMMUNICATION:

• Communication interventions, proactive communication efforts, notification requirements, investigation and inquiry strategies with students, parents, staff, community, police and other agencies or needed contacts.
• Ongoing communication with supervisor(s) and/or people who have a "need to know".

Written documentation, report writing, required forms and other written expectations as required by the job.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES We believe that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but should not limit the incumbent or organization to work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the district's goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES All District employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have knowledge of policies and practices of agencies serving youth including school, police, juvenile court, C.D.S., CPS, etc.
• Experience with youth and demonstrated ability to supervise youth.
• Experience working in education, juvenile justice, correctional, security, social service and/or related fields is preferred.
• Effective communication, collaboration, relational, and problem-solving skills in working with youth and community agencies.
• Thorough understanding of Oregon's attendance laws and best practices for encouraging regular school attendance.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates as determined by the District including ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card and a valid Oregon Drivers license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others, including understanding and being understood. While much of the work will be completed in an office environment, the employee will need to move between buildings, visiting sites throughout the district. This position requires the use of a variety of digital systems, software, and hardware. This position may require some travel outside the district.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but occasionally high depending upon activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

VALUES
The district is focused on eliminating systemic racism and its impact on student learning. ASD is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The district prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service. Ashland Public Schools is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.