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Under the guidance of the Assistant Lake County Regional Superintendent, the ALOP Student Advocate assists the Regional Superintendent in providing leadership, supervisory and administrative skills to promote educational excellence for the staff and educational development for each student. Essential Functions Case management of approximately 30 students Ensures that ALOP procedures are implemented with fidelity (ie obtaining consent, SSP goal development/monitoring, case note documentation, etc) Prepares and facilitates frequent in-person check-ins with all students Works as a liaison between family and school to create and implement a plan for students academic and social-emotional success Provides ongoing support in areas of academic deficiencies (credit recovery, executive functioning support, tutoring, etc), social emotional development, and resources around other identified areas of need. Works collaboratively with schools and programs to define and outline the role of school staff in improving student participation, performance, and success for individual students Schedules, plans and participates in family outreach visits and family engagement events Proactively communicates with parents/guardians in order to support student growth Participates in the planning of transportation for students to and from school, as necessary Shares performance data and serves as program ambassador at staff/school meetings. Monitors attendance, behavior, and grades Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Education Required: Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, colleagues, school districts and community Excellent communication, organization, and case management skills Advocacy skills, including the ability to negotiate, compromise, and confront conflict, including crisis intervention Willingness to persist with students, despite their behavior and decision-making. Experience in creating safe and welcoming social emotional learning environments Passion for serving at-risk and underserved youth Experience fostering strength based educational programming Education and/or Other Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in a human service field Master's Degree Preferred Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required. Physical Requirements: It mainly involves office work, with some standing or walking, exerting up to 10 pounds of force regularly, and high dexterity in operating office equipment, including a keyboard, phone, and copier. The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, and the ability to hear and speak to understand, respond to, and build relationships with a diverse clientele Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr Sylvania

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