Student Advocate; Title VI American Indian Program

Job Details

• FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)
• Contract Status:
  Non-Contract
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Reports To:
  
  Principal or Administrative Designee
• Work Calendar:
  Hourly
• Starting Wage: $16.25 hourly
• Salary Schedule/Lane:
  86/H
• Benefits:
  Not Eligible
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  02/23/2026
• Positions Available: 1

This position is contingent upon available funding (Title VI federal grant funding).

The Student Advocate
- Title VI American Indian Program supports American Indian/Alaskan Native students and families to access community and District resources; provides information on services available to eligible students about education under Title VI provisions; conveys information regarding school and district activities and procedures; develops relationships and resources to help families and refers families to other agencies.

• All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze, and interpret English written and verbal communications
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, scanner, fax machines, etc.)

• Experience working with student groups, community support agencies, community participation and involvement, or other job-related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced using data-based software
• Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

• Establish positive individual relationships with American Indian/Alaskan Native students
• Regularly visits elementary and secondary schools to mentor and advocate for American Indian/Alaskan Native students based on needs, interests, and goals
• Regularly visits elementary and secondary schools to confer with teachers, counselors, and other school personnel regarding the academic needs of American Indian/Alaskan Native students
• Develop relationships and resources within the community to provide needed assistance to eligible families and students
• Collaborate with community leaders, organizations and stakeholders to identify outreach opportunities and develop strategic partnerships that enhance the impact of our programs
• Promote family involvement and provides tools to families to improve children’s academic, social‑emotional, and behavioral success
• Create and implement innovative outreach strategies to authentically connect with students and families (e.g., porch visits and other off‑site efforts, etc.)
• Prepare written materials (e.g., correspondence, memos, reports, data, etc.) to document activities, providing written reference, and convey information from administrators or counselors
• Co‑create and give presentations and work–shops to relevant stakeholders around Title VI rights and services available to them
• Maintain a variety of confidential and non‑confidential manual and electronic records
• Assist students and families to access community and District resources (e.g., clothing, food, holiday assistance, medical insurance, etc.)
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars, as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions
• Work under limited supervision, utilizing time‑management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information and meeting deadlines
• Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties
• Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Employee supervisory responsibilities:
  No

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical…