Student Success Advocate - Freshman Connection

Position Type:
Summer Vacancies/Student Success Advocate

Date Posted:
2/10/2026

Location:
South Elgin High School

Date Available:
08/11/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Freshman Connection Student Success Advocate:
Bartlett HS/ Elgin HS/ Larkin HS/ South Elgin HS/ Streamwood HS

Professional Learning: August 11 (2 hours)

Dates: Wednesday, August 12 & Thursday, August 13, 2026

Staff hours: 8:45 am m to 12:15 pm

Student School Day: 9 am to 12 noon

Summer Experiences Rate: The employee will receive their regular rate of pay unless they are new to the position. If the candidate is new to the position the starting hourly rate is $19.78.

Position / Title: Student Success Advocate - Freshman Connection

Bargaining Unit: SUM

Department/Location: Office of Schools and Equity & Innovation

Calendar Days: 3

Reports To: Assistant Principal of Freshman Success

JD Revision Date: 01/09/2026

Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

The prevention, mitigation, response and recovery for safety and security at secondary schools. Assist in the administrative functions of the Dean's/Principal's office. Supervision of cafeteria, hallways and other public areas on school grounds, with a focus student safety and security of the building and property

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Ability to interact in different situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and precisely under stressful conditions.
• Supervision in maintaining an orderly atmosphere, which is conducive to educational development and individual growth.
• Support the administration in the implementation of district and school regulations and policy. This includes but is not limited to enforcing and monitoring dress code, , pass privileges, visitors, school assemblies, before and after school security, bus arrivals and/or departures, lunchroom, parking lot, escorting students in the building, and other assigned areas.
• Supervision of behavior management in the halls, bathrooms, office, classroom, grounds and extra-curricular programs and events.
• Take all reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, staff and facilities.
• Work professionally and cooperatively with administration, colleagues, and school personnel.
• Supervision of conflict resolution and crisis intervention.
• Assist in investigations, translations (if applicable), and staff consultations.
• Assist with emergency response management according to District procedures and as directed by the principal/designee.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.

Experience / Knowledge

• Ability to work with high school students

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30 lbs. with proper technique.

Terms of Employment

• This is a temporary position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. U-46 reserves the right to terminate the position by the third day of student attendance if a minimum number of students do not register or enroll.