Student Support Assistant (PT)- 262

Position Details

Work Calendar:Hourly

FTE:0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)

Contract Status:Non-Contract

FLSA Status:Non- Exempt

Reports To:Principal or Administrative Designee

Starting Wage:$ 16.25 hourly

Salary Schedule/Lane:86/H

Benefits:Not Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 08/12/2025

Positions Available:1

JOB SUMMARY

The Student Support Assistant provides support to the educational mission of the school and department administrators in a safe and efficient manner. This position requires professional judgment. Individuals in these roles may be asked to move between roles and responsibilities in this job description based on the need of the school or department. This position will supervise students during lunch and recess periods.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

1. High school diploma or a recognized equivalent
2. Speak read write and present professionally analyze and interpret English written and verbal communications
3. Adaptability and understanding of cultural differences while working in a diverse environment
4. Hold or obtain a CPR/First Aid Certificate/Utah Food Handler Certificate within 30 days of employment
5. Consistently maintained composure and patience in challenging situations
6. Flexibility to handle changing work priorities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

1. Job related experience
2. Spanish or other language proficiency including ability to read write speak and understand
3. Ability to lead guide and coordinate people and projects
4. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records using a variety of technology systems
5. Strong problem-solving skills
6. Knowledge of child development and ability to identify and adapt directives to students of all ages

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervise students during non-academic activities to ensure students are behaving appropriately and are safe
2. Promote a positive environment to prepare students for learning
3. Playground supervision outdoors and indoors (in case of rain or snow) walk around perimeter respond quickly to break-up scuffles etc.
4. Be proactive in identifying addressing and bringing to the attention of the administrator any potential safety concerns. Report incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students and adhere to district policies procedures and state law
5. Prepare teaching materials as needed perform record-keeping and clerical functions and organize related reports (e.g. worksheets booklets scheduling copying data recording grades attendance anecdotal records etc.) to support teachers and administrators
6. Participate in various meetings as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions attend additional training opportunities as deemed necessary present information to others
7. Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions; work as part of a team by collaborating with own and other work units; meet deadlines
8. Work under limited supervision; utilize prioritization strategies; accurately process detailed information; be attentive to detail
9. Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
10. As needed roll push pull bend reach stoop and lift up to 25 pounds
11. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements effectively and efficiently
12. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds some stooping kneeling crouching and crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting 40% walking and 50% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment and its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact Human Resource Services Salt Lake City School District () or call .

Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age color disability gender gender identity genetic information national origin pregnancy race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs services and employment including its policies complaint processes program accessibility district facility use accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination harassment and retaliation: Tina Hatch Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator 406 East 100 South Salt Lake City Utah 84111 You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights Denver CO .