Student and Family Advocate

Student And Family Advocate

Student and Family Advocate GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CERTIFIED STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to:

Building Principal

Roles:
The SFA will perform these essential roles and functions within our system of multi-tiered support:

• Tier I:
  Lead and participate in building PreK-8 PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) and grades 6-12 CKH (Capturing Kids' Hearts) implementation and leadership work.
• Tier 2:
  Small Group student support; organization and facilitation of SIT (Student Intervention Team) for behavior supports
• Tier 3:
  Individualized support for students

District Level Work:
Collaborate with administrators, counselors, AEA personnel, the district Curriculum Coordinating Council (CCC), and others to collect, analyze, and respond to Social Emotional Behavioral data

Responsibilities:

• Design and lead high-quality, engaging programming for students, staff, and families
• Lead and participate as an active Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) team member to identify root causes of student behavioral issues, implement appropriate interventions, and report on data at ongoing SIT meetings
• Support school staff, students, and families by sharing and implementing evidence-based interventions that will promote positive behavioral outcomes (ie: restorative practices, de-escalation strategies and interventions, PBIS and CKH strategies)
• Support Social Emotional Behavioral practices at the district-level by working with the CCC to monitor and implement the district strategic plan
• Provide direct services to students, utilizing research-based techniques to meet individual or small group needs
• Consult with teachers, team members, parents, additional resource providers, and appropriate outside agencies regarding factors impacting the student's academic performance/progress
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• B.A./B.S. in mental health, education, or a related field.
• Prefer candidates who hold or are eligible to obtain an Iowa BoEE license as a teacher, school social worker, school psychologist or school counselor.
• Possess a strong understanding of how to support students' social, emotional and behavioral needs.
• Prior training and experience with trauma informed practices, social emotional learning competencies, and developing effective support plans preferred.

Preferred

Skills:

• Strong commitment to serving struggling and underserved/under-resourced students
• Experience working with community agencies in providing support networks to assist students and families; experience supporting public school students
• Knowledge of individual and group counseling skills
• Possess strong problem-solving and organizational skills; willingness to persist with students
• Advocacy skills, including the ability to negotiate, compromise, and confront conflict professionally
• Ability to cooperate and communicate effectively with students, families, and school personnel

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of MTSS and skills in identification, monitoring and implementation of tiered supports
• Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students
• Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions
• Awareness and ability to access community resources
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills