Behavioral Student Advocate (0.5 FTE) - Lindale Middle School

Join our team at Anne Arundel County Public Schools as a Behavioral Student Advocate and make a positive impact on the lives of students! We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate individual to fill the role of Behavioral Student Advocate at Lindale Middle School. As a key member of our school community, you will play a critical role in maintaining a safe and orderly environment, supporting students, teachers, and administrators, and promoting positive student behavior. Job Summary The Behavioral Student Advocate will perform school-based duties to support the goal of maintaining a safe and orderly environment. This includes assisting the administration, guidance, and teaching staff with student-teacher and student-student conflicts, monitoring student activities, and intervening as needed to deescalate student disruptions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Monitor areas outside classrooms, including hallways, bathrooms, cafeteria, parking lots, and outside areas Assist teachers and administration in maintaining traffic flow in the building Participate in behavior modification activities and peer mediations Communicate with student families through conferences and phone calls Monitor improvements in student performance and provide positive feedback Support students in adhering to the Code of Student Conduct Escort students to and from classrooms as needed Assist administration in gathering information for investigations Participate in planning activities with other staff Requirements High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required Ability to develop rapport with young people and deescalate aggressive behaviors Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to exercise patience, courtesy, and good judgment when working with students, teachers, administrators, and parents Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students Collaborative and supportive work environment Professional development and training opportunities Are you ready to join our team and make a difference? Apply now to become a Behavioral Student Advocate at Lindale Middle School! Apply for this job