School Climate Advocate
SALARY DETAILS
APPLICATION FILING DATES
April 17, 2026 - May 4, 2026
INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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BENEFITS
Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
NOTE: Positions in this job classification may be offered on a 10-month basis salary and paid time off for 10-month positions will be adjusted accordingly.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Working closely with students and school-site personnel, under the direction of the school site administrator, the School Climate Advocate, will:
- Support school site personnel in implementing multi-tiered systems of support and the District's school site safety policies to build positive school climates.
- Support school personnel with student mediation and conflict resolution.
- Provide support to traditionally marginalized groups and identify available resources within the school, the District, and community per the site administrators' direction.
- Participate in school-wide group guidance programs that support mentoring and other strategies to improve students' nonacademic skills and engagement.
- Participate in school site committees, Safe Passages Collaborative meetings, and collaborative problem solving to develop student action plans with school personnel.
- Provide information to school site administrators regarding causes and effects of campus and community tension.
- Collect and disseminate information regarding disorderly or disruptive conduct or other situations and alert school site administrators when an emergency exists.
- May reference District dashboard data and respond accordingly as per the site administrators' direction.
- May assist a site administrator in counseling and/or mentoring individuals or groups of students.
- Collaborate with community agencies that provide a range of support and services that address at-risk students' needs per the site administrators' direction.
- Maintains confidentiality when dealing with students, families, staff, and community members.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency supplemented with the completion of college courses in psychology, sociology, counseling or other related field.
Experience:
One year of related experience may substitute for the required education.
Special:
The ability to speak another language other than English may be required for some positions. A valid California driver license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have taken classes in subjects such as adolescent development, education/instruction, social services, counseling, or similar course and/or have experience working in support of students of diverse abilities and backgrounds.
- Quickly and successfully develop respective, nurturing, and trusting relationships with others, including students, school staff members, and community members.
- Possess excellent group co-facilitation and engagement skills.
- Are familiar with the community served by the school at which they work.
- Demonstrate strong collaboration and teamwork skills to complete tasks most effectively and efficiently.
- Exercise sound judgment and react calmly and responsibly when faced with stressful situations or emergencies.
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Are familiar with and have experience with technology.
- Work effectively with District personnel, students, parents, the public, and others to build a positive school culture and climates.
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates will need to submit an application and complete a supplementary questionnaire. Candidates may also be requested to submit transcripts to verify for the education requirements. Applications and questionnaires will be reviewed, and candidates who meet our selection standards will be placed on an interest list.
As you apply, we recommend that you make sure your application materials clearly show all of your relevant background and specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities.
***ALL CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO GET FINGERPRINTED AND CLEAR A RIGOROUS BACKGROUND CHECK.***
For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'Hiring Process' section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you submit your application, you should receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application.
DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?
Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net. To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org . The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.
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