ROE 21 Seniors Plus Student Advocate/Instructor (ALOP)

Job Details | IASA Job Bank

Toggle Navigation

• Home
• Sign In or Register
• Search for Openings

Welcome to the Illinois Education Job Bank where you can Search Openings, Save Resumes, and Apply Online for FREE!

Job Details

ROE 21 Seniors Plus Student Advocate/Instructor (ALOP)

Share:

Print:

Duties

Are you passionate about empowering at-risk youth and breaking down barriers to academic success? ROE21 is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Seniors Plus Student Advocate/Instructor to join our Alternative Learning Opportunities Program (ALOP). In this pivotal role, you will serve as both a mentor and an instructor, providing personalized support and tailored instructional programming to help students navigate their path to graduation and beyond. If you possess strong advocacy skills and a background in human services or education, join us in empowering underserved youth to unlock their potential.

KEY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Job Goal: The Student Advocate/Instructor empowers Seniors Plus ALOP students by eliminating barriers to learning through personalized support. By implementing tailored instructional programs and fostering essential life skills, this role drives academic achievement and prepares students for a successful transition to graduation and post-secondary opportunities.

• Manage a caseload of approximately 40 students, ensuring all ALOP procedures (consent, SSP goals, and documentation) are implemented with fidelity
• Monitor academic progress by tracking attendance, grades, and behavior; maintain accurate records and provide regular progress reports to the ALOP Coordinator
• Oversee hybrid learning logistics, ensuring students are enrolled in active, correct courses and monitoring their progress within the online learning platform
• Facilitate frequent in-person check-ins and SEL sessions to support social-emotional growth, executive functioning, and crisis intervention
• Provide targeted academic intervention through tutoring, credit recovery support, and the creation of supplemental/enrichment resources to address learning gaps
• Guide post-secondary transitions by assisting students with career and post-secondary exploration
• Foster a safe, strength-based learning environment (both in-person and online) using effective classroom management and consistent policy enforcement
• Cultivate student engagement by recognizing achievements, addressing individual learning needs, and celebrating positive behaviors
• Act as a primary liaison between the school and home through proactive communication, home visits, and family engagement events
• Partner with school staff to define support roles, share performance data, and serve as a program ambassador during staff meetings
• Promptly report concerns regarding student well-being, behavioral issues, or personal crises directly to the ALOP Coordinator

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a human services field (social work, education, etc.), Master's Degree and Professional Educator License (PEL) preferred
• Experience with at-risk youth preferred.
• Valid IL Driver's License
• Familiarity with ROE 21 School Districts and partner schools
• The Seniors Plus Advocate/Instructor will be a hybrid of office-based case management and field-based student advocacy.

Salary/Benefits

Full time 12-month position with salary and benefits - $49,080.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Offers of employment will be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, and criminal background check, as well as meeting the Faith's Law background requirements. Candidates who refuse to submit to employment requirements will be disqualified from the hiring process.

Additional Notes

Offers of employment will be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, and criminal background check, as well as meeting the Faith's Law background requirements. Candidates who refuse to submit to employment requirements will be disqualified from the hiring process.

How to Apply

Mail or email cover letter, resume, transcripts, three professional references, and the ROE #21 Employment Application to Mrs. Jennifer Bruner, ALOP Director, 502 W Jackson St., Marion, IL 62959, jbruner@roe21.org. The ROE 21 Employment Application can be found here: Application-Form-2020.pdf.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.roe21.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Application-Form-2020.pdf

Email Address

jbruner@roe21.org

School District

Regional Office of Education #21

Position Website

https://www.roe21.org/job/roe-21-student-advocate-alop/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

5/1/2026

Application Deadline

6/30/2026

Start Date

5/1/2026

Share:

Print:

"Back to Search Results Job Details

District Name ROE #21 Building Name Address 901 Public Square

Benton, IL 62812 Phone (618) 438-9711 Fax 618-998-9226 IASA Region Shawnee County Williamson Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Other School Service Personnel Grade Level Other

Job Alerts Sign Up

217-753-2213

Help

• About
• Disclaimers
• Resources
• RSS Feed
• Contact IASA
• Interim Education Service Corps
• Privacy Policy

Copyright IASA Illinois Education Job Bank 2026. All Rights Reserved.