TDAS Middle Level Family Advocate

Qualifications

• A.A. Degree or equivalent education and qualifying experience
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, families and school personnel in a diverse environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple assignments
• Bachelor's Degree in Education or closely related field preferred
• Experience in a K-12 school setting and familiarity with best practices in youth development, cultural competency and special education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of school equity program administration
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in both oral and written forms
• Ability to work with administrators, teachers and support staff to support inclusive school culture
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, consultants, associates, school officials and the general public

Essential Duties

• Student empowerment and celebration through incentivized community opportunities
• SEL support
• Family connection - clear and consistent communication
• Communication for all stakeholders, especially middle school staff
• Definition of programming established and communicated
• Highlight understanding of diverse gifted learners for middle school staff
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, parents, and students
• Work closely with administrators, teachers, and parents/guardians to support student success in school, including academic performance, attendance and/or behavior
• Serve as a resource in the schools to meet the needs of students and their families, specific to Middle Level TDAS
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, parents, and students, and interact in a manner that models intercultural sensitivity and respect
• Aid in building connections between parents and learning community, specific to Middle Level TDAS
• Aid in creating an inclusive environment for Middle Level TDAS students throughout the School District and in identifying barriers and obstacles to access, inclusion and belonging
• Partnership with district leaders and communities of color to work toward improving and sustaining improved attendance for Middle Level TDAS students of color and identified student groups
• Increase parent involvement in the school community
• Increase graduation rates for students of color, identified student groups, and secondary/elementary students
• Improve and validate the self-concept, identity, and culture of identified students
• Enthusiastically promote the School District's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures
• Encourage parents to attend and be active in all meetings and empower them to voice their concerns, needs, opinions and priorities

Physical Factors

• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing