Student Advocate

Position Type:

Support Staff

Date Posted:

6/24/2026

Location:

Kennedy High School

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Position:

Student Advocate

Effective Date:

August 31, 2026

Hours:

7 hours per day

5 days per week

Student contact days only (180)

Required

Education:

High School Diploma Required, Bachelor's Degree preferred or in current licensure program

Required Experience:

* Experience working in a diverse school community

* Background and training in restorative practices and cultural proficiency

Responsibilities:

* Advocate for students and families - proactive communication

* Work closely with Student Support Team to provide proactive, culturally responsive and restorative support to students and families

* Serve as relationship mentors to students during all times of school day

* Participate in / lead restorative circles

* Other duties as assigned

Benefits:

Bloomington Public Schools offers a variety of benefits to help take care of employees' health and well-being. These benefits include:

* Health & Dental Insurance:
Employees can choose from health and dental plans to help cover medical and dental needs for themselves and their families. Employee only coverage for Health insurance is $0 per paycheck. The District also contributes to an HSA account to help cover medical expenses.

* Life Insurance and Disability Insurance:
Employees get free life insurance, which provides money to their family if something happens to them while employed with the district. Additionally, your spouse and dependent children to age twenty-six are also covered. There is also LTD insurance to help if they can't work due to illness or injury for an extended period of time.

* Retirement & Pension Savings:
Employees can save money for their future through a retirement plan or pension. The district helps by contributing money towards their savings through match, and through contributions to the State retirement plan.

* Paid Time Off:
Employees accrue time off for things like Earned Personal Leave or sick days.

* Employee Support:
There is also help for employees with life events through a free Employee Assistance Program. This program covers many things, including mental health, financial health, aging parent resources, young family resources.

The district is dedicated to supporting employees and their families with affordable health care, financial security, and opportunities for personal growth. Please see our complete benefit offerings here : https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-insurance

Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled

Submit online application, cover letter, and resume by clicking on the "Apply" button in the top right