School Advocacy Coordinator

Job Description

Better ter at Life.

When you work e, you'll join a highly collaborative work culture that inspires you every day to be your best. With opportunities for learning and growth, you can shape a career path that is right for you while also enjoying all the benefits and stability of working for a world‑class institution. This includes work‑life balance with generous paid time‑off and on‑campus conveniences that make life a little easier.

Join us and you'll quickly see why St. Jude is consistently ranked by our employees on Glassdoor as a "Best Place to Work."

The School Advocacy Coordinators create a welcoming, engaging environment for patients and families. Eagerly seeking information, drawing thoughtful insights, and adapting quickly to support changing needs, they stay calm and positive in dynamic situations. They communicate clearly, ask clarifying questions, and share insights with confidence. They plan and organize work with care, hold high standards, and show initiative. They prioritize patient and family needs through attentive listening and thoughtful follow‑up, always aiming to enhance their experience.

They serve as a liaison to school system personnel to advocate for the educational needs of patients. They confer with students, parents, and school counselors to resolve academic problems. They collaborate with St. Jude personnel, including clinical staff and staff from Psychology, Rehabilitation Services and Social Work, to understand each patient’s needs and recommendations for the classroom setting. They attend Individual Education Plan and 504 Plan meetings for patients in person or through conference calls.

They provide education and anticipatory guidance to families and patients regarding late effects and the laws that protect students that require assistance in school. They actively participate in staff meetings, workshops, and professional learning to stay at the forefront of education.

• Coordinate day‑to‑day operations of educational programming
• Prepare learning objectives, pacing guides or consultations according to national, state, local or professional standards
• Deliver educational or consultative programming in formal or informal learning environments using developmentally appropriate teaching methods
• Adapt lesson plans, supports, plan of care or activities to meet the individual needs, acuity and/or interests of participants
• Assess student learning and/or functioning using validated tools and measures
• Facilitate interactive, engaging learning experiences and/or school support
• Manage classroom or program logistics, such as scheduling and materials preparation
• Collect, organize, and report program data to program leadership
• Provide input on program improvement based on observations and participant feedback
• Communicate with program participants, students, community schools and/or caregivers regarding program logistics
• Participate in staff and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to improve practice
• Represent St. Jude in meetings with external partners (e.g., schools, professional organizations, school board meetings)
• Build relationships with educators, schools, or community partners to promote programs, student success and achieve the goals of the department
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution
• Maintain regular attendance

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institution in one of the following:
  Education, Special Education, School Counseling, School Psychology or Social Work
• Master's degree preferred

• Three (3) years of instruction experience, experience as a school psychologist, school social worker, teaching and developing educational programs for students with disabilities, or experience as a professional educational advocate for children with disabilities
• Experience working with/writing IEPs and 504 Plans strongly preferred
• Experience advocating for students with special needs preferred
• Additional training in specialized area (e.g., Special Education, STEMM)…