Student Advocate Manager

Description : The Student Advocate Manager supervises Student Advocates across the North Cook region in support of the Student Advocate ALOP program goals. The goal of the Manager is to ensure full caseloads for advocates, be the first point of contact for advocates when questions arise, and to report to the Director of ALOP to help solve issues that arise with the school and/or district. Managers can be organized by level (i.e. high school, middle school, elementary school), by school feeder pattern, or any other way that best supports the program.

Supervisor: Director of Student Advocacy ALOP

Work Schedule: 260 days

FLSA status: Exempt

Retirement : IMRF

Essential Duties

• In collaboration with the Director of ALOP and school personnel, recruits, hires and onboards Student Advocates
• Supervises, evaluates and supports Student Advocates
• Works with Student Advocates to organize and manage caseloads
• Supports Student Advocates in the development of student success plans, student goal setting, and the collection of appropriate data
• Facilitates weekly team meetings and case reviews and assists in program design and development
• Schedules, plans, and participates in family outreach visits/home visits as well as family engagement events to promote family participation in the student's learning experiences
• Creates monthly data report for school staff and facilitates data collection for state reporting and program advancement
• Monitors program implementation focusing on maintaining program integrity and meeting district needs
• In collaboration with the Director of ALOP, facilitates ongoing collaboration with home school staff to help align SA ALOP procedures with existing school policies and practices
• Participates in planning and delivery of professional learning and provides daily technical assistance to Student Advocates
• Oversees budgets and purchasing of supplies and materials for Student Advocates
• Facilitates student and advocate transitions throughout the feeder pattern
• Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and/or supervisory experience preferred, but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Spanish speaker preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Friendly and patient demeanor including conflict resolution skills
• Able to travel by vehicle to North Cook ISC area schools

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