2026-27 Graduation Advocate-Poudre Community Academy

**Please Note: This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on May 14, 2026. Connecting Colorado automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5686692{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} ** ### ** ** ### *Please apply directly on our job board via the external link provided. Applications submitted through Connecting Colorado will not be reviewed. Apply directly through our job board here: https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5686692{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} ** Information specific to this position: This position is for the 2026-27 school year at Poudre Community Academy (Title 1). Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred. Pay Range: $23.91-$33.48/hr, based on qualifications and experience These pay rates are based on the 2025-26 school year rates and will be updated when approved during the negotiations process for the 2026-27 school year ** ** Hours/day: 8 ** ** Work calendar days: 185 ** ** Duration of position: Ongoing ** ** **Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. ** --------------------------------------------------------------------------- **SUMMARY: ** Responsible for acting as a liaison and facilitator for secondary students to complete high school and pursue post-secondary education. Collaborate with families, school staff, and community partners to support students with school-related issues including credit attainment, post-secondary goal planning, and addressing barriers to academic success. JOB TASKS: 1. Improve the educational experience of at-risk students by building relationships with students and collaborating with parents and staff to assess student needs and progress towards graduation. 2. Work with counselor, dean, family liaison, social worker, and other staff members to provide support for students at-risk for not graduating. 3. Provide support, direction, and resources for students and families in need of educational services. Collaborate with outside community organizations to support students and families to increase opportunities for academic success. 4. Monitor grades, credits earned, and other educational concerns. 5. Use assessment data/needs analysis and collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop postsecondary educational goals. 6. Support credit recovery online programming for students. 7. Conduct home visits. 8. Maintain all required records, forms, and files. 9. Attend pre-service/in-service/training sessions for professional development. 10. Perform other duties as assigned. **EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED: ** • Bachelor's degree in education, social work, or related field • Two to three years of related experience • Experience working with at-risk and culturally diverse populations, and mentoring and advising students related to academic achievement preferred • Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable • Criminal background check required for hire • Valid US driver's license **Questions regarding this posting can be directed to **[email protected]{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}