Youth Advocate

Sun Prairie Area School District

Job Location:

Sun Prairie, MT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Support Staff - Instructional Support/Youth Advocate

Date Posted:
9/12/2025

Location:
Sun Prairie West High School

Starting Wage: $24.83 per hour

This position is full time 7.5 hours per day Monday through Friday during the school year. This position is limited term for the reminder of the 2025-26 school year.

Summary
The purpose of this position is to create positive relationships with students in order to connect them to their educational program and to provide supervision in all school areas. The Youth Advocate will use conflict resolution non-violent crisis intervention and partnerships with administration deans teachers student services and restorative practices coach to bridge students to appropriate resources and/or the classroom environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

The Youth Advocates primary responsibility is to ensure that students are in class for the entirety of the instructional period.
Maintains a safe environment by monitoring hallways bathrooms building doors school grounds and re-directing students to class if they are not in class from bell-to-bell.
Provides supervision and acts as a role model and presence in hallways lunchroom and outside the school building creating a safe and welcoming environment including before and after school .
Maintains an awareness of student culture and climate inside school and in the community and keeps school administration and student services informed.
Collaborates with the administrative team to implement the crisis management plan medical response team and school safety requirements to maintain a safe environment as directed by principal / associate principal.
Refers students to student services deans or restorative practices coach as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Training and Experience Required To Perform Essential Job Functions

High School Degree or equivalent
Experience working with a diverse student population preferred (racially culturally linguistically identity socioeconomically varied).
Must have experience in or full understanding of diverse cultures preferably in a school setting.
Must have knowledge and appreciation for adolescent development and a desire to serve young people.
Must have completed or willing to be trained in de-escalation and physical restraint strategies

Dispositional Characteristics

Stays calm in stressful situations
Communicates with students staff and parents/caregivers in a professional manner
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility
Maintains a long term view of student success and growth
Approaches stressful situations with empathy
Demonstrates cultural competence interacting with students staff and parents/caregivers
Maintains a positive friendly and welcoming attitude
Approaches the work and students with high expectations and high support

Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities Required To Perform Essential Job Functions
Physical Requirements

Must be able to walk run lift climb bend reach and kneel.
Must have physical stamina to stand or walk on feet up to 7.5 hours per day.
Must have current physical on file with the District Office certifying theapplicant is able to meet all job qualifications.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

Must possess strong communication and listening skills that are culturally appropriate a high degree of patience and an open friendly demeanor
Ability to work with students staff and community in a positive and supportive manner.
Ability to work effectively in a diverse work environment
Ability to work as part of a team to ensure belonging and connectedness
Ability to effectively resolve physical and verbal altercations through restorative practices between staff and students and/or between/among students
Ability to record and deliver information explain procedures and follow instructions
Must be able to work well under stress and to react appropriately in emergency situations

Environmental Adaptability

Ability to work effectively outdoors and in a school environment.

The Sun Prairie Area School District is an Equal Opportunity compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Position Type:Support Staff - Instructional Support/Youth AdvocateDate Posted:9/12/2025Location:Sun Prairie West High SchoolStarting Wage: $24.83 per hour This position is full time 7.5 hours per day Monday through Friday during the school year. This position is limited term for the reminder of the...