26 - Online Advocate (2026 - 2027 School Year)

SkillsIt is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staffWe believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.Job Title: Online AdvocateWork Year: 154 days; 9 hours each dayDepartment: Student InterventionReports To: School PrincipalSalary Range: Community Advocate Salary ScheduleBenefits: Fringe Benefits based on PESPA Negotiated AgreementStatus: FLSA Status: Non-ExemptThis position is grant funded. There is no guarantee of continued employement.Summary Of FunctionsThe primary responsibility of the Online Advocate is to engage students, collaborate with others to promote student success, provide student outreach and student support services and ensure that each student successfully achieves personal and program goals.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.RequiredHigh School Diploma or equivalentReliable TransportationValid Colorado Driver's License. Employee will be required to occasionally drive one or more District vehicles. Employee must be insurable by the District's insurance carrierEmployee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human ResourcesMust be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabularyPreferredCompletion of study at an institution of higher educationPrevious experience with at-risk students and familiesPrevious experience in a school settingSpanish speaking skillsSkills And KnowledgeKnowledge of the elements of healthy school engagement and methods of influencing students' active involvement in their own successKnowledge of effective study skills and effective time-management techniques and ability to convey them to high school/middle school students in an effective mannerLove for children and ability to work enthusiastically on their behalfExcellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, verbal and written communication skillsKnowledgeable and comfortable working with technology. Able to competently and persistently apply problem solving skills towards technology issuesAbility to serve on student-centered teams and participate in a collaborative decision making processKnowledge of WRAP Around process and philosophyKnowledge of behavior management techniques in a school settingKnowledge of community services available to students and familiesAbility to record required student data related to attendance, academics, and/or behaviorDemonstrate sound work ethic in achieving both school and personal goalsAbility to maintain a high level of confidentiality with regards to students and familiesEssential Job Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District's/department's goals. Actual duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors.Gather and review attendance data to identify and provide interventions to students who are not actively engaged in school, including, but not limited to, home visits and conference callsEnsure quality and timely documentation of all interventions provided (truancy). Collaborate with leadership to ensure accurate truancy documentation is provided to the courtRepresent school in and attend all scheduled court proceedings related to individual caseload. Follow up with recommendations of the court, school administration, or district administrationMaintain daily student communication and document attendance utilizing identified Pueblo School District 60s' systemsActively recruit new students through community partnerships and events utilizing Pueblo School District 60s' marketing materialsAct as a liaison between the school, student/family, and community in assisting students to thrive in their school environmentWork with families in addressing attendance, academic, and/or behavior issues of identified studentsCollaborate with school social and emotional learning Interventions team to connect students to identified external resources to support individual student needsBuild connections with staff, students, and parents to keep students progressing toward success, including, but not limited to, providing progress reports, facilitating student-parent-staff conferences, collaborate with team members to support the CARE processPossess and share a general knowledge of extracurricular activities and student opportunitiesCoordinate and facilitate the process of accessing community resources for students and familiesProvide families with information related to the needs of their child and act as a resource to parents/guardians by communicating the importance of school attendance and helping students/families understand the judicial process, the steps involved, expectations, etc.Write, maintain, and document appropriate and accurate paperwork and records for all interactions, efforts, and progress of students on caseload, ensuring confidentiality of student and their familiesProvide reports/documentation to interested parties as appropriateUtilize the HelpDesk ticketing system to communicate needs with the IT department. Verify resolution of ticket, and communicate to studentFacilitate student's working with their teachers for academic learning and growthFacilitate student access to accommodations as neededFacilitate students access to identified social emotional support staff as neededChampion District culture of assessment by ensuring active student participation in all assessments and provide active proctoring throughout the yeaUnderstand the student experience in the Online learning platforms, including, but not limited to, progress reports, schedules, and transcriptsActively participate in daily student support meetings to establish goals and objectives for daily student successOccasionally provide transportation to students in district vehicle, in accordance with District policy.Maintain appropriate professional appearance Non-essential DutiesPerform any and all other duties as assigned by the Principal,The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel. The work requires the use of telephone and using fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The employee is continually hearing and speaking to exchange information. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.In An 8-hour Workday, This Job RequiresR – Rarely (Less than .5 hr per day) O – Occasionally (.5 – 2.5 hrs per day)F – Frequently (2.5 – 5.5 hrs per day) C – Continually (5.5-8 hrs per day)NA – Not ApplicablePhysical Requirements SittingFrequentlyStationary StandingOccasionallyWalking (level surface)FrequentlyWalking (uneven surface)OccasionallyCrawlingRarelyCrouching (bend at knees)OccasionallyStooping (bend at waist)OccasionallyTwisting (knees/waist/neck)OccasionallyTurn/PivotOccasionallyClimbing (stairs)RarelyClimbing (ladder)Not ApplicableReaching overheadOccasionallyReaching extensionOccasionallyRepetitive use armsFrequentlyRepetitive use wristsFrequentlyRepetitive use hands graspingOccasionallyRepetitive use hands squeezingOccasionallyFine manipulationOccasionallyUsing foot controlOccasionally*Pushing/PullingMaximum weight: 50 lbs.OccasionallyLifting/CarryingMaximum weight: 50 lbs.OccasionallyWorking ConditionsEmployee will work primarily in a school/office environment with both natural and fluorescent lighting; fast-paced work; constant interruptions; at times works in classrooms and hallways surrounded by students and staff of various ages and abilities; Daily work schedules will vary depending on student and school needs.Instructions For ApplyingAll applicants interested in and qualified for the posted position must submit an online application. Applications that are incomplete and/or not submitted will not be forwarded to the hiring administrator for review. The following will need to be uploaded with the application: current cover letter for the posted position; current resume; copy of transcripts conferring required degree; three current letters of reference (one of which must be from your current supervisor) and any other materials requested on the application.Please note: If hired, a new hire packet will be emailed and must be completed prior to processing. Fingerprints will be required for all employees of Pueblo School District 60 prior to your processing datePueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, disability, need for special education services, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth status, or other status protected by law in admission, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Student Support Services, Andrew Burns, andrew.burns@pueblod60.org, Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer for complaints. This individual can be located at 315 West 11th Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81003, (719) 549-7100. Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to Pueblo School District No. 60's Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer named herein; the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education at (800) 421-3481, OCR@ed.gov; or both. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. (Policy AC, AC-R-1, AC-R-2, AC-E-1, AC-E-2, AC-E-3). Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre esta información, por favor llame a la escuela de su niño.