Student Advocate Support Specialist – Immigrant Student (TEMPORARY .5 FTE for the 2024-2025 School Year)

Description: The Student Advocate Support Specialist will provide cultural and instructional support for multilingual learners and create and maintain a culturally integrating learning environment and experiences for students, parents and school staff. Support district children and families as they make school connections and need information on school readiness, remediation and enrichment opportunities, summer school, graduation plans, and post-secondary experiences/training.Job Summary:Assist building staff in orienting new multicultural students in the building and provide ongoing cultural and academic support.Consult with students and staff in district schools and programs.Serve as a liaison between Multicultural families and the school district to meet the needs of parents and students.Develop and facilitate parent involvement with Multicultural programming and schools.Generate community involvement and resources for Multicultural families.Develop cultural resources to meet the needs of staff, students, and district families.Serve and participate in local communities.Provide input when impacting Multicultural students/families, i.e. student/parent surveys, advisory groups, etc.Attend district department meetings and work with leadership staff of Multicultural issues/initiatives.Develop cultural resources to meet the needs of staff, students, and district families.Connect/collaborate with building staff (administration and teachers) to develop, plan culturally-specific family engagement events, and/or parent sessions.Meet and collaborate with the Parent Involvement Department (parent engagement), Communication Education (classes and opportunities), Communication Department (language specific communication).Meet and collaborate with the Teaching and Learning Department. Demonstrating professional demeanor; maintaining confidentiality; representing the district in a positive manner; establishing and maintaining a positive image with sites and community.Demonstrating commitment to own professional growth.Inspiring trust by demonstrating competence, reliability, sincerity, and caring; demonstrating adaptability and flexibility. Network and connect with surrounding Cultural Liaisons from nearby school districts on role, responsibilities, and specific duties.Collaborate with school districts, including Northwest Suburban Integration School District.Qualifications: BA/BS degree, preferably in social work, psychology or related field.Experience working with cultural and ethnic populationExperience working with youth and families in high-risk environmentsExperience working with cultural and ethnic populationExperience working with youth and families in high-risk environmentsThe ability to interact effectively with people of diverse educational, cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgroundsThe ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholdersThe ability to lead and encourage staff to reach established strategic objectivesThe ability to involve others in planning and decision-makingExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsUnderstanding of minority cultural issuesAbility to work with students and parents in academic, home, and community settingsStrong human relation skills and abilitiesUnderstanding of community structuresAbility to access community resourcesAbility to bridge home and school environmentsAbility to work independentlyApplication Procedure:Apply onlineStudies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.Equity is one of ISD728's core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.