Insight Consulting will bring it closer to you. No problem or trouble at school is too big or small to advocate. As an advocate, you ensure these students get the help and resources they need to engage in a positive learning experience. What is a student advocate? A student advocate is a member of a school faculty who works with troubled students or those with problems in their education. We collaborate with teachers and guidance counselors on behalf of students and answer to the school’s principal. In this position our job duties are helping the student through any personal or academic issues, paying attention to their problems, and addressing them as deemed appropriate in your system.
Here are the main goals of our duties to assist students:
- Encouraging student voice and agency
- Providing guidance and mentorship
- Creating a safe and supportive learning environment
- Helping students identify and articulate their needs and concerns
- Modeling advocacy skills and behaviors
- Facilitating student-led initiatives and projects
- Connecting students with resources and support services
- Empowering students to take ownership of their learning and advocate for themselves
- Teaching advocacy skills and strategies
- advocating for students' rights and needs themselves
