Student and Family Advocate 2

Student and Family Advocate 2

Corvallis School District Corvallis SD 509J - Corvallis, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job : 5896317
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday

Purpose: Provide educational and outreach services for students and families experiencing marginalization through homelessness, race, poverty, language barriers, and/or other marginalizing qualifiers.
Hours: 8 hrs/day
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Contract Status: Regular/Probationary
FLSA Status: Non-exempt (Classified)
Start Date: 2026/2027 School Year
Calendar: 181 Work Days
Rate: $30.22 with benefits
Retirement Contribution: Corvallis School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. Upon eligibility, the district contributes 6% of an employee's salary to their Individual Account Program (IAP). Eligibility is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

• Open until filled with earliest review August 27th, 2026
• Multiple locations - Student and Family Advocate will work at Adams Elementary and Bessie Coleman Elementary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with historically marginalized students and families.
• Assists students and families in enrolling students in school and after school activities.
• Working with school and district staff, identifies students who qualify for McKinney-Vento or migrant status, then completes the appropriate paperwork and makes contact with the appropriate liaisons, including transportation arrangements.
• Assesses families' needs and identifies areas for support related to educational opportunities and basic needs. Works independently, and in collaboration with the district McKinney-Vento liaison and school staff, to help families access support to meet those needs.
• Maintains a caseload of families and provides on-going, direct support to these families.
• Serves as a liaison to the schools regarding the cultural norms of the family and how to provide a more welcoming environment.
• Stays informed regarding basic need resources that are available in the community (ex. rent assistance, housing assistance, etc.) and helps families access what they need in order to achieve greater stability.
• In collaboration with district McKinney-Vento liaison and other staff, provide school staff with McKinney-Vento Act training, as well as other professional development related to poverty-informed, anti-racist, and trauma-informed practices within the school.
• Coordinates the Operation School Bell clothing program for students in need.
• Ensures that historically marginalized families are provided meaningful opportunities to participate in their children's education, including outreach to families regarding school events, parent conferences, etc.
• Works closely with school staff to address barriers to attendance in a trauma- and poverty-informed manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with community partners and collaborates with relevant agencies to address families' needs.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with school personnel; works collaboratively as a team member.
• Participates in district-wide Family Support Team meetings, and Student Support Team and other school meetings as needed.
• Work with the school's health navigator in referring families for services as needed.
• When appropriate, works closely with the counselors and/or health navigators to support students' academic and/or health needs.
• Occasionally translates and interprets for families on their caseload as needed, to ensure that parents can participate fully in their children's education.
• Provides other related services as assigned.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students, and the public in the Corvallis School District and enhances learning.
• Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for the position.
• Establish and…