Long Term Youth Advocate

Sun Prairie Area School District

Job Location:

Sun Prairie, MT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Substitute - Support Staff/Long Term Substitute

Date Posted:
4/1/2026

Location:
Sun Prairie East High School

Hourly Rate: $24.83

This position is to cover as a Youth Advocate position for the remainder of the 2025-26 School Year for grades 9-12.

Purpose of Position
The purpose of this position is to assist teachers and school staff in the duties and responsibilities of the absent staff member under the direction of the teacher and other school staff members including the principal. The positions may include special education assistants playground/instructional assistants library assistants bi-lingual assistants secretaries and clerical assistants.

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 building secretary will provide each substitute with a folder of information that includes school emergency information the layout of the building the school schedule and information on accessing the notes/plans from the absent employee.

It is expected that the substitute will follow the prescribed schedule for the absent employee; following the break schedule and performing required duties. It is furthermore expected that the substitute will document the events of the day for the absent employee clean up the classroom area and respect personal privacy. Substitutes are encouraged to actively seek direction from teachers and staff; they are not to conduct personal business such as phone calls texts reading or other activities while on the job.

Support a safe learning environment for students to enable them to meet or surpass their capabilities
Support and facilitate activities set by teachers
Facilitate the inclusion of students; also promote acceptance of differences with students staff and community
Work collaboratively with classroom teachers in providing academic assistance to English Language Learners (ELL) students
Conduct small instruction groups under the guidance of the teacher
Assist students in completing assignments and tests
Supervise students on the playground cafeteria classrooms and other areas before during and after school
Follow behavior management plans collect data and maintain records when requested
Provide self-care assistance for students including but not limited to feeding diapering and toileting etc.
Provide back up to the nurse for tube feeding catheter and medication distribution
Perform various duties to assist teachers including copying filing data entry correcting papers etc.
Greet visitors provide information and assistance
Answer telephone providing information and assistance taking messages and directing calls
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
High school graduate. Prefer candidate with training in special education or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge skills and abilities; DPI certification provided by employee CPR and first aid certification. Must possess a valid drivers license.

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

Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including personal computer typewriter photocopier calculator telephone fax machine etc.
Ability to operate a variety of audiovisual equipment
Ability to restrain lift transfer move from floor to standing quickly and otherwise assist students with disabilities
Ability to learn to use Assistive Technology devices or software with training

Mathematical Ability

Ability to add subtract multiply divide and calculate decimals and percentages
Ability to do basic algebra and geometry

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

Ability to comprehend interpret and/or prepare a variety of documents using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar diction and style
Ability to record and deliver information explain procedures and follow instructions
Ability to communicate effectively with teachers students parents administrators nurses and others verbally and in writing
Ability to use and interpret special education terminology

Environmental Adaptability

Ability to work effectively in an classroom and/or office environment
Ability to work with physically aggressive students

Terms of Employment
On call for full- and part-time substitute positions with no guarantee of hours.

Attachment(s):

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Position Type:Substitute - Support Staff/Long Term SubstituteDate Posted:4/1/2026Location:Sun Prairie East High SchoolHourly Rate: $24.83This position is to cover as a Youth Advocate position for the remainder of the 2025-26 School Year for grades 9-12.Purpose of PositionThe purpose of this position...