ROE ALOP Student Advocate

Position: ROE 21 ALOP Student Advocate
Location: Benton

Duties

Are you passionate about making a real difference in students' lives? As a Student Advocate in the Alternative Learning Opportunities Program (ALOP), you'll have the opportunity to mentor, support, and empower at-risk students, helping them overcome challenges and achieve success. This role allows you to build meaningful relationships, provide academic and social-emotional support, and collaborate with educators and families to create lasting change.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your impact is felt every day, this is the perfect opportunity to inspire and uplift students who need it most!

KEY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

* Case management of approximately 32 students

* Ensures that ALOP procedures are implemented with fidelity (ie obtaining consent, Student Success Plan goal development/monitoring, case note documentation, etc)

* Prepares and facilitates frequent in-person check-ins with all students

* Works as a liaison between family and school to create and implement a plan for students' academic and social-emotional success

* Provides ongoing support in areas of academic deficiencies (credit recovery, executive functioning support, tutoring, etc), social emotional development, and resources around other identified areas of need

* Works collaboratively with schools and programs to define and outline the role of school staff in improving student participation, performance, and success for individual students

* Schedules, plans and participates in family outreach visits and family engagement events

* Proactively communicates with parents/guardians in order to support student growth

* Participates in the planning of transportation for students to and from school, as necessary

* Shares performance data and serves as program ambassador at staff/school meetings

* Monitors attendance, behavior, and grades

* Responds and intervenes in student crises in accordance with school policy

* Plans and facilitates SEL sessions with other staff

* Provide transitional support in career and post-secondary exploration

Qualifications

* Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a human services field (social work, education, etc.)

* Experience with at-risk youth preferred.

* Valid IL Driver's License

* Familiarity with ROE 21 School Districts and partner schools

* Student Advocates will be working in partner school districts.

Salary/Benefits

Full time 11-month position with salary and benefits - $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year.

Offers of employment will be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, and criminal background check, as well as meeting the Faith's Law background requirements. Candidates who refuse to submit to employment requirements will be disqualified from the hiring process.

Additional Notes

Offers of employment will be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, and criminal background check, as well as meeting the Faith's Law background requirements. Candidates who refuse to submit to employment requirements will be disqualified from the hiring process.

How to Apply

Mail or email cover letter, resume, transcripts, three professional references, and the ROE #21 Employment Application to Mrs. Jennifer Bruner, ALOP Coordinator, 502 W Jackson St., Marion, IL 62959, jbruner. The ROE 21 Employment Application can be found here:
Application-Form-.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..roe
21.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Application-Form
- Email Address

jbruner

School District

Regional Office of Education #21

Position Website

.roe
21.org/job/roe-21-student-advocate-alop/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

6/9/2026

Final date to receive applications

7/9/2026

Start Date

3/31/2025