Student and Family Advocate Job at Glenwood Community Schools, Glenwood, IA

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  • Glenwood Community Schools
  • Glenwood, IA

Job Description

Student and Family Advocate JobID: 1698

  • Position Type:

    Student Support Services

  • Date Posted:

    3/13/2026

  • Location:

    Glenwood West Elementary

  • Date Available:

    2026-2027 SY

  • Closing Date:

    Until Filled

Student and Family Advocate

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CERTIFIED STAFF

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Building Principal

Roles:

The SFA will perform these essential roles and functions within our system of multi-tiered support:

  • Tier I: lead and participate in building PreK-8 PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) and grades 6-12 CKH (Capturing Kids' Hearts) implementation and leadership work.

  • Tier 2: Small Group student support; organization and facilitation of SIT (Student Intervention Team) for behavior supports

  • Tier 3: Individualized support for students

  • District Level Work: Collaborate with administrators, counselors, AEA personnel,the district Curriculum Coordinating Council (CCC), and others to collect, analyze, and respond to Social Emotional Behavioral data

Responsibilities:

  • Design and lead high-quality, engaging programming for students, staff, and families

  • Lead and participate as an active Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) team member to identify root causes of student behavioral issues, implement appropriate interventions, and report on data at ongoing SIT meetings

  • Support school staff, students, and families by sharing and implementing evidence-based interventions that will promote positive behavioral outcomes (ie: restorative practices, de-escalation strategies and interventions, PBIS and CKH strategies)

  • Support Social Emotional Behavioral practices at the district-level by working with the CCC to monitor and implement the district strategic plan

  • Provide direct services to students, utilizing research-based techniques to meet individual or small group needs

  • Consult with teachers, team members, parents, additional resource providers, and

appropriate outside agencies regarding factors impacting the student's academic performance/progress

  • All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • B.A./B.S. in mental health, education, or a related field. Prefer candidates who hold or are eligible to obtain an Iowa BoEE license as a teacher, school social worker, school psychologist or school counselor.

  • Possess a strong understanding of how to support students' social, emotional and behavioral needs.

  • Prior training and experience with trauma informed practices, social emotional learning competencies, and developing effective support plans preferred.

Preferred Skills:

  • Strong commitment to serving struggling and underserved/under-resourced students

  • Experience working with community agencies in providing support networks to assist students and families; experience supporting public school students

  • Knowledge of individual and group counseling skills

  • Possess strong problem-solving and organizational skills; willingness to persist with students

  • Advocacy skills, including the ability to negotiate, compromise, and confront conflict professionally

  • Ability to cooperate and communicate effectively with students, families, and school personnel

Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Knowledge of MTSS and skills in identification, monitoring and implementation of tiered supports

  • Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students

  • Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions

  • Awareness and ability to access community resources

  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

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