Behavior Support Advocate - School-based

Behavior Support Advocate - School-based Washington Elementary School District 6 Mountain View - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Washington Elementary School District Job Details Job ID: 5952635 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Oct 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Pay Grade: F(Non-Exempt Support Staff Salary Placement) Department: VariousSchool Accountable To: Principal FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Calendar: 199 days Creation/Revision Date: February 27, 2018 Summary: Under general direction, incumbent(s) handles the implementation of the school discipline, truancy, and tardiness programs. In addition, incumbent(s) recommends appropriate level of disciplinary action for students, investigates referrals, documents and maintains proper paperwork, while supporting a positive and productive climate and culture. Essential Functions: Handles the implementation of the school-wide behavior management, bullying, truancy, and tardiness programs by working with administration and the School Discipline Committee, school staff, and the District office. Recommends appropriate level of disciplinary action for students who violate school expectations. Investigates discipline referrals. Completes paperwork and data entry requirements. Implements disciplinary action according to District and school policies and procedures. Models and facilitates school-wide programs that promote positive self-esteem, decision-making skills, conflict resolution, and peer mediation. Supports interventions for teachers and parents prior to Team Approach Process (TAP) referrals, including participating in child study teams, monitoring functional behavioral assessments and student behavior intervention plans. Supplies pertinent discipline and attendance data to support the TAP process. Communicates with staff, parents, and students regarding discipline, truancy, and tardiness. Communicates with parents, under direction of the principal, regarding student progress and concerns including improvements in specific academic areas and behavioral problems. Assists the principal and school team in conducting threat assessments using District guidelines. Reports student conduct to applicable law enforcement agencies. Collaborates with resource officers and local law enforcement agencies regarding prevention plans. Monitoring and observing classrooms, hallways and recess areas for student behaviors. Attends and participates in staff meetings, professional development seminars and other student support related meetings. Maintain visibility and accessibility on the school campus and at school-related activities and events during work day. Recognize indicators of disruption of the orderly conduct of the school and implement strategies. Participation in school wide climate and culture team to evaluate data, discuss strategies and implementing new ideas for continuing positive behavior between students, staff and community. Provide guidance to and instruction for teachers in the implementation of discipline policies and school safety, with training provided as needed. Required Qualifications: To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary. Two years of work experience with students.. High school diploma Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints ( IVP ) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC). Preferred Qualifications: It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position. Experience in a public education system; Two years of student services related experience; Possession of a valid CPI Certification Card. Knowledge and Skills Required: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include: Demonstrating instructional skills; Applying facilitation skills; Knowing child abuse reporting requirements; Applying school discipline procedures and intervention procedures; Knowing special education laws and regulations; Utilizing WESD Board policies including truancy, discipline, tardiness, etc. Demonstrating child development theories; Knowing basic mathematical concepts; Using typical activities within a classroom environment; Being a positive influence with children; Demonstrating appropriate techniques and procedures; Facilitating group activities in a learning environment; Applying school rules, policies and procedures; Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information. Knowledge of organizational practices; Skill in organizing and prioritizing work activities; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; Skill in both verbal and written communication; Skill in the use of personal computers and related software. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions: The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Washington Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Washington Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $15.76 to $18.92 Per Hour Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide Support Staff > Safety/Security Support Staff > Supervisory Aide Contact Information Lydia Garcia 4650 W Sweetwater Ave Glendale, Arizona 85304 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Mountain View