Teacher Assistant - Student Advocate

Teacher Assistant - Student Advocate
Non-contract, no benefits

Hours a day: 5.9
Hourly rate: $10.85
 
Contact Information:

• Name: Sean Gallacher
• Phone: (801) 610-8765
• Email: mgallacher@alpinedistrict.org

The job of Student Advocate is done for the purpose/s of monitoring referred students; providing clerical support to assigned school site personnel; communicating information to staff and the public; providing complete and accurate records; and providing information and/or direction as may be requested.

Essential Functions

• Administers first aid and prescription medications to students (under the direction of a health care professional) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs within established guidelines.
• Answers telephone calls for the purpose of screening calls, transferring calls, responding to inquiries and/or taking messages.
• Assists with processing of documents, forms, mailings and materials (e.g. attendance, enrollments, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
• Attends department and/or in-service meetings for the purpose of gathering information required to perform functions.
• Distributes materials (e.g. mail, checks, supplies, messages, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring delivery to addressee.
• Maintains manual and electronic documents files and records (e.g. letters, forms, reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established
• administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and materials (e.g. forms, office supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring items' availability.
• Monitors students referred for illness or disciplinary action for the purpose of ensuring student welfare and maintaining a secure office environment.
• Prepares standardized documents (e.g. form letters and memos, calendars, bulletins, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to other parties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
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• Requirements:
• age 16+
• High school diploma or equivalent.