Support Services Multilingual Student Advocate

QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MULTILINGUAL STUDENT ADVOCATE

Supervisor: Director of Support Services
Salary Range: PSE Salary Schedule
Location/Assignment: District/Support Services
Conditions of work: 180

SUMMARY:

The ML Student Advocate position coordinates and facilitates the academic
and support needs of identified students to successfully transition to the next grade level
complete high school and promote the transition to postsecondary education or employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Coordinate with school counselors teachers and other appropriate staff to develop a list of
students most at-risk of not meeting state academic and achievement standards.
Identify challenges including limited education cultural and language barriers and
other factors that students encounter.
Coordinate access to services available through school district and/or community that
strengthen communication self-advocacy and academic skills.
Facilitate understanding by student and family of district requirements toward graduation.
Collect and organize data as needed for compliance and accountability.
Participates in a variety of activities to enhance personal and professional skills.
Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.
Must have good human relations and interpersonal skills demonstrated ability to keep
confidentiality and show initiative when appropriate.
Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of study at an institiution of higher education it must meet the criteria of the Higher Education Act Section 101 (a). All classes must be at level 100 or higher OR
• AA degree or higher OR
• Pass the ETS Para-educator test
• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred
• Experience with working with students and families of diverse linguistic and cultural backgroungs
• Spanish bilingual/biliterate required
• Demonstrate flexibility with schedule changes as students needs change
• Ability to deal with students in a positive and confident manner; be fair and consistent when working with a culturally racially and economically diverse student population; adapt to change and remain flexible; organize activities; manage student behavior; use good judgment to maintain a safe learning environment
• Ability to build relationships and confidence of students and community
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Flexibility in work hours
• Valid WA State Drivers License

UNION AFFIILATION:

This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington

BENEFITS:

Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical dental vision life and long-term disability plans through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Click here for more detailed information on benefits. Day Employees- Paid leave benefits to include 10 sick days 10 paid holidays and 3 personal leave days.

260 Day Employee-Paid leave benefits to include a minimum of 12 sick days 13 paid holiday and 3 personal leave days and a minimum of 10 days vacation after the first year.

*Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

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 accommodation may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical
demands:

Ability to regularly walk sit stoop kneel crouch crawl push and pull.

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

PROCEDURE:

Application Online at Click on Menu and Careers and Job Openings
All applications must be submitted online through theTalentEd questions regarding theTalentEd system please contact Velma Flores .
Note: Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol FBI
fingerprint criminal history background check and School Board approval.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant if not a current regular employee will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.

Quincy School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator: Nik Bergman Superintendent 119 J Street SW Quincy WA 98848 .Section 504/ADA Coordinator:Victoria Hodge Special Programs Director 119 J Street SW Quincy WA 98848 .Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator:David Garza Assistant Superintendent 119 J Street SW Quincy WA 98848 .

Quincy School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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