Weber Innovation - Secondary Aide; Student Advocate

Weber Innovation High - Secondary Aide (Student Advocate) (28998)

Purpose Statement: The role of the Student Advocate Aide is to support students below proficiency in a relational, non‑punitive manner, fostering trust and rapport. The position helps students build academic, behavioral, and social skills through encouragement and tailored guidance, enabling them to stay on pace or progress within the Weber School District graduation plan. Working under the guidance of WIC and WOL Administration and Counseling, the Advocate Aide provides direct support, helps students access school and community resources, and collaborates with all stakeholders in the student’s educational journey.

• Different School Environment: Supports students in a blended learning environment where they work through online coursework at their own pace within the school setting. Students follow a flexible “Free Flow” schedule without traditional class periods and must demonstrate autonomy and self‑management in completing their coursework.
• Key Role in MTSS Framework: Actively supports the school’s MTSS framework, focusing on Tier 2 and Tier 3 students through monitoring, mentoring, intervention support, and progress tracking.
• Relationship Building with Students: Builds trust‑based relationships with students, foundational to addressing academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional needs.
• Guidance and Advocacy: Provides holistic support to help students meet academic, behavioral, and graduation requirements; collaborates with families, teachers, counselors, and community partners while proactively monitoring attendance, engagement, and behavioral indicators.
• Academic Support and
  
  Coaching:
  
  Supports students in setting goals, completing progress monitoring tools, developing effective study habits, and building skills necessary to transition back to Tier 1 support when appropriate.
• Communication and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Maintains open, timely, and professional communication with students, families, staff, and community stakeholders to foster strong school‑home partnerships and coordinated support.
• Data Collection and Progress Monitoring: Collects, monitors, and analyzes student data related to attendance, academic progress, engagement, and behavior to inform interventions and support plans.
• Record Keeping and Confidentiality: Maintains accurate documentation of student and family interactions while adhering to confidentiality requirements, professional ethics, and district policies.
• Student Supervision: Assists in supervising students in both instructional and non‑instructional settings to maintain a safe, supportive, and productive learning environment.
• Social‑Emotional Support: Provides a safe and supportive environment where students develop social‑emotional skills, self‑management strategies, resilience, and positive interpersonal skills.
• Professional Growth: Participates in ongoing professional learning, staff collaboration, and school and district meetings to support continuous improvement.
• Classroom Support and Substitute Coverage: Provides classroom support and substitute coverage as needed to maintain continuity of instruction and student engagement.
• One‑on‑One and Small Group Support: Works closely with students individually and in small groups to provide targeted academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional support.
• Attendance is an Essential Function of this Position: Physical presence at the worksite is essential to collaborate, interact directly with team members, staff, students, and guardians, and access on‑site resources.
• Additional Duties: Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed due to the dynamic nature of the position.

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

• Technical Proficiency: Competency in using Google Suite (especially Sheets and Docs) to track, analyze, and communicate student progress effectively.
• Instructional Knowledge: Familiarity with tutoring, instructional, and intervention techniques suited…