Our District:

The Sultan School District is one of the larger geographical school districts in the Puget Sound area, consisting of approximately 325 square miles. Sultan School District has approximately 2,000 students enrolled K-12. Students are currently served by two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and an alternative high school; and the Sno-Isle Skills Center, a cooperative vocational technical school.

Our Community:

Located northeast of Seattle (seven miles east of Monroe) or about 20 minutes from the Woodinville area, Sultan is surrounded by a beautiful environmental setting. Our “backyard” is the scenic Skykomish River and Cascade Mountains. Sultan School District includes the community of Sultan, Startup, and Gold Bar. Students from Index attend Sultan High School.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should apply through our web-based application program and upload the required supporting documents at https://sultan.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/index.aspx Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following documents:

• A letter of application addressing the qualifications and requirements of the position
• A current resume
• Three or more letters of recommendation (including current or former supervisors)
• Three confidential reference forms which will be completed electronically by your references
• Unofficial copy of transcripts
• Copy of Washington State Certificate
• Note: Current district employees need to submit only a letter of application on-line using the internal application process.
• Questions? Contact Crystal Plotkin in Human Resources, 360-793-9800, 514 4th Street, Sultan, WA 98294

This assignment is grant dependent. It is anticipated that this assignment will continue from year to year as advocate meets grant goals Documentation is part of this process, as noted in the job description.

Sultan School District is committed to nurturing lifelong learning through collaboration and respect among students and their families, community members, and educators. Working together, we will provide a supportive environment while encouraging academic success and fostering social, emotional, physical and recreational development.

Under direction of the Executive Director of Special Programs, the Student Support Advocate will provide for student success by supporting students in maximizing their potential; to provide behavioral, educational, and vocational counseling to individuals and small groups of students; assist students in understanding and seeking solutions to social, emotional, or academic issues; serve as a resource for staff and families pertaining to success; be a liaison to community resources.

CONDITIONS: EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION. The preceding lists of positions functions, qualifications and requirements are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.A. or B.S. in social work, psychology or equivalent work experience in social services or related field.
• Knowledge, skills and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse group of students.
• Ability to maintain and verify appropriate confidential records, meet schedules and deadlines, communicate with persons of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, communicate effectively in oral and written form.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MSW or MA/MS in social services preferred.
• C.P.P. Preferred
• Knowledge and/or experience with drug/alcohol/tobacco laws in relation to
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Experience assisting students and families with academic, mental health and social programs.
• Experience and/or training with cultural and learning diversity

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT: Under supervision of the Ex. Dir. of Special Programs, the "Student Support Advocate” is to be a case manager to help identify at-risk students’ needs and to connect students and families with relevant services in and outside the K-12 system. The Student Support Advocate keeps students engaged in school by assessing needs, connecting them to existing community resources, and advocating for their needs with community and state agencies. This support also addresses the needs of the family in order to assist students in reaching their potential.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with high school and middle school staff to identify at-risk students based on the prevalence of risk factors such as: student instability, school success issues, poor peer relations, family conflict or behavioral health concerns within the family, abuse, food insecurity, housing or homelessness issues, aggressive or violent behavior, other evident economic disadvantage
• Provide case management services, which is a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy
• Meet with students and families to identify and fully understand issues impacting the student’s performance at schools.
• Develops effective prevention and intervention strategies and techniques designed to result in better academic performance, improved attendance, and overall appropriate school and life actions.
• Develops individualized Student Success Plans.
• Implements programs involving students, families, community resources and relevant staff to address issues.
• Coordinates direct student services that shall include, but not be limited to face-to-face sessions, phone calls, and email correspondence with an individual or the student’s family to address the students needs.
• Coordinate Indirect Student Services that include face-to-face contact, telephone, letter writing, email correspondence with an individual’s support system, including but not limited to: teachers, school administration, school nurses, mental health professionals, chemical dependency professionals, medical professionals, probation officers, housing navigators, prevention intervention specialists, McKinney-Vento specialists, 2-1-1, and the VOA Access line.
• Work with County Human Services Researcher Investigator and County Contract Manager on data collection and reporting requirements. Data reporting and collection is a priority of the program. Utilize County-designed Access (or other format) database and adhere to all data collection methods and reporting requirements.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Attend internal meetings and trainings, community meetings, share and train district staff and external providers through information sharing; external trainings and other needed outreach not directly related to a particular case management student.
• Prioritize the recruitment of at-risk students who are or have family members who are struggling with chemical dependency, mental illness, and/or meeting basic needs. All services will be delivered in a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed manner.
• May help purchase ORCA cards, bus tickets or gas vouchers to ensure students and families are able to connect with services and the providers identified in student success plans.
• Assist families with navigating complex support systems like DSHS
• Assist students without medical coverage with enrollment in WA Apple Health
• Prioritize the recruitment of at-risk students who are or have family members who are struggling with chemical dependency, mental illness, and/or meeting basic needs. All services will be delivered in a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed manner.
• May help purchase ORCA cards, bus tickets or gas vouchers to ensure students and families are able to connect with services and the providers identified in student success plans.
• Assist families with navigating complex support systems like DSHS
• Assist students without medical coverage with enrollment in WA Apple Health

  Requires:

• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance

• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act

• Complete SafeSchools online trainings prior to start date and annually thereafter

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  CONDITIONS: EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION. The preceding lists of positions functions, qualifications and requirements are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

• Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:

  The recommended applicant, if not a current employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.

  
  Disclosure Statement and Background Check

  Pursuant to Chapter 43.43, Washington Laws of 1990, the recommended applicant will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he/she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol.

  
  The Sultan School District #311 is an equal opportunity employer. The district complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District Title IX Officer and/or Section 504 Coordinator, 514 4th ST, Sultan, WA 98294. Federal/State Criminal History Background Clearance will be required at applicant’s expense (employment status contingent on verification). The Sultan School District requires any employee hired in a position requiring a CDL to undergo a drug test as part of the employment process. Satisfactory completion of such a test is a condition

  of employment.

  Applicants are hereby notified that the Sultan School District is a weapon and drug-free work environment.

  
  “Working collaboratively to achieve excellence for all students.”