About this role
Student Advocate Job Description
Direct Supervisor: Ms. Diana
Professional Responsibilities
• Participate during in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings
• Report to classroom at assigned times.
• Comply with LCS employee attendance policies according to schedule created by DSS
• Display efficient time management skills.
• Maintain a positive and approachable demeanor.
• Maintain confidentiality of children and their families.
• Collaborate with team members and staff.
• Maintain very good verbal communication with colleagues and families as needed
• Good written communication for letters and emails as needed
• Display cultural competency and awareness.
In-classroom Responsibilities
• Support students who require additional prompting to meet classroom expectations.
• Creating visual supports as needed
• Providing manipulatives as needed
• Works closely with teacher to understand how to accommodate the student
• Establish a trusting relationship with all students, specifically students with behavioral or academic challenges,
• Maintain open communication with classroom teacher to ensure student success.
• Support students' educational programs as outlined in their Individual Educational Plan (IEP), Individual Learning Plan (ILP), and/or Behavior Learning Plan (BLP).
• Reinforce learning by offering individual tutoring and small groups as determined by the teacher.
School wide responsibilities
• Ensures that all students are following school rules. Student advocates may redirect and notify a student’s teacher of any issues
• Participate in school wide events
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