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North Cook Intermediate Service Center/ROE Student Advocate in Des Plaines, Illinois
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North Cook Regional Office of Education/
Intermediate Service Center
Position Title: Student Advocate
Description:
This is a full time, year round, student support position working for the North Cook Regional Office of
Education/Intermediate Service Center in collaboration with a specific North Cook District that will be identified
upon hiring. Specific work schedule to be developed by the Director of Student Services based on school and
North Cook calendars. This is a non-certified position working with the School Based & North Cook
Intermediate Service Center team. The Student Advocate works directly with students in a North Cook School
District and reports to the Director of Student Services primarily in a school environment.
Job Summary:
? Maintains a caseload of 25-32 students in grades 6-8 or grades 9-12, based on school placement.
? Works with students, families and the educational support team in establishing/writing success plans
setting realistic goals, schedules and plans for monitoring student academic and social/emotional
success
? Monitors attendance, behavior and grades and is a first responder in the event of student crises;
maintains accurate records of student engagement & interactions
? Schedules, plans and participates in family outreach visits and family engagement events to promote
family participation in the students learning experiences and conducts wellness checks if needed
? Connects students and families to additional support services as needed and acts as a liaison to
service providers
? Supports all school based initiatives actively and engages with all staff and administration to promote
student success. Attends all staff meetings & student problem-solving and staffing meetings as needed
Preferred Skills:
? Strong commitment to serving struggling and historically underserved students in middle and/or
high school
? Experience in working with community agencies in providing support networks to assist students
and families; experience supporting public school students in grades 6-12 is preferred
? 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
Qualifications:
Candidates should have experience supporting historically underrepresented youth. A Student Advocate should
provide students with a positive pattern of engagement at school, fuel motivation, and foster development of the
life skills needed for graduation and post high school learning and careers. Spanish Speakers and those with a
BA are highly preferred.
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Salary, Benefits and Working Conditions:
The Student Advocate will earn a salary of approximately \$45,000 depending on experience, skillset and
level of education. This position includes the following benefits:
? Individual Health insurance, PPO or HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield (employee paid family
insurance option)
? Vision
? Dental, MetLife
? Life insurance, MetLife 1x annual salary and \$50,000
Retirement benefits for this position are facilitated through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
As a 12-month employee, you will receive 12 vacation days (adding one day annually up to 20
maximum), 12 sick days, and 2 personal days. Also, NCISC observes Federal and State holidays (4th of
July, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Break (3 days), Christmas Day,
New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr.s Birthday, Presidents Day, Good Fr iday-Observed, Memorial Day
and Juneteenth).
The NCISC takes great pride in its reputation for professional educational service and support to the
educational professionals, students and their families in our region and beyond. The North Cook
Intermediate Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Procedure:
Individuals interested in applying for this position must complete the online application in its entirety, including a
cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references.
For questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Allison Slade, Director of Student Services, at either
aslade@ncisc.org or 847-803-5606.
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