Student Advocate; PT

Student Advocate (PT)- 704

Salt Lake City School District East High School - Salt Lake City, Utah Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5936386
Final date to receive applications: Oct 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Details

Work Calendar: Hourly

FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Non-Contract

FLSA Status: Non
- Exempt

Reports To: Principal or Administrative Designee

Starting Wage: $ 16.50 hourly

Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/H

Benefits: Not Eligible

Anticipated

Start Date:

10/12/2026

Priority Screen Date:09/28/2026

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Positions Available: 2

JOB SUMMARY

The Student Advocate assists schools and departments with implementing programs to support students’ emotional and educational growth; assists in monitoring behavior plans and communicating information to those who are in a ‘need to know,’ such as teachers, counselors, and administrators; builds appropriate and productive relationships to engage students in the learning environment; and provides updates and information to parents as directed by administration or counselors.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

• 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.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

• 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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advocate for and provide support to assigned students based on needs, interests, and goals
• Communicate regularly with relevant school personnel and outside agencies to coordinate efforts based on established student plan
• Adhere to and apply school, district, and legal policies and procedures
• Establish appropriate relationships with students to promote a positive learning and working environment. Promote an environment conducive to student achievement and well-being
• Monitor student progress according to program specifications to support that students are meeting goals for academic, attendance, and citizenship
• Assist students in utilizing district-provided systems (e.g., computer systems, Power School, free and reduced lunch, etc.)
• Understand and use the school’s Excellence and Equity Plan (EEP) to support student development in the school
• Implement intervention protocols (PBIS or MTSS) for identified students to address academic and school attendance issues, alleviate isolation, identify support resources, enhance coping skills, and provide referrals to Counseling or administrative staff
• Maintain a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic records (e.g., student goals, parent information, follow-up contacts, evaluations, reviews, interventions, reintegration programs, etc.) to document and compile activities in compliance with program guidelines
• Perform record-keeping, planning, and clerical functions (e.g., individualized plans…