2026 - 2027 Family Advocate @ BMHS

The School District of Beloit is seeking a Family Advocate to foster positive and collaborative partnerships between families, schools, and the broader community to support student achievement and well-being. This position helps families navigate school programs, services, and procedures; strengthens home-school communication; and builds trust through cultural responsiveness and relationship-centered engagement.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the main point of contact for families at assigned school(s), arranging conferences, translation, and other supports as needed

• Provide welcoming, informative assistance to new students and families joining the district

• Maintain positive, professional relationships with families, community partners, and staff

• Demonstrate cultural competence and help cultivate cultural proficiency among staff and families

• Assist families in accessing educational and community resources (e.g., applications for services, transportation, technical support)

• Communicate proactively with families regarding student progress, opportunities, and services to strengthen engagement

• Facilitate and/or participate in family meetings and conferences to support students' academic and social development

• Maintain accurate and confidential logs, reports, and records of family outreach activities

• Organize events that celebrate diversity, highlight student success, and connect families to the school community

• Collaborate in planning and attending community engagement activities and cultural celebrations

• Participate in district and school meetings, training, and committees to support family engagement goals

• Support home visits and office meetings to address family needs and provide relevant information

• Refer families to outside agencies for additional services (e.g., social, health, or financial support)

• Bilingual staff may provide translation and interpretation as part of the district's plan

• Perform other related duties as assigned

ABOUT US: The School District of Beloit is committed to preparing students who are college and career ready, empowered with effective communication, critical thinking, and life skills, which enable them to be productive global citizens. We are located on the southern Wisconsin state line in Rock county approximately 50 miles from Madison, 70 miles from Milwaukee, and 90 miles from Chicago.

We invite you to explore the career opportunities at the School District of Beloit. We are a diverse and dynamic district serving over 4,000 students with six (6) elementary (4K-5) schools, two (2) middle schools (6 - 8), one (1) traditional high school (9-12) under the Ford NGL academy model, and one (1) alternative high school.

Our schools are staffed by highly qualified, talented employees and receive support from instructional content specialists and student services staff. We have programs for every child: advanced learning, virtual/online classes, early childhood, all-day 4K, dual-language immersion, an advanced technical training center, and a state-recognized intervention model.

Our mission, values, and goals support the academic success of our students. Our dedicated and talented teachers, administration, and staff reinforce and encourage high academic expectations, quality instructional practices, viable curriculum, student engagement, and an emphasis on 21st Century Learning that highlights critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.

Beloit was forged in fire and heavy industrial manufacturing, but we survived the great recession with a renewed spirit. We celebrate a proud legacy of strength, beauty, and diversity. Located in southern Wisconsin and bordering northern Illinois, Beloit's best assets include a beautiful riverfront; charming downtown full of shops, hotels and restaurants; the internationally renowned Beloit College; the Beloit International Film Festival; miles of hiking and bike trails; interesting museums; and, of course, the School District of Beloit. This town of 37,000 is also the headquarters for several national and international companies including Hendricks Commercial Properties, ABC Supply, Kerry Americas, Rakuten, and PlayMonster.

We invite you to be a part of our thriving community!