High School Student Success Liaison (PT)- 708

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

2d•$18

About The Position

The High School Student Success Liaison plays a vital role in mentoring and guiding students through the academic and personal challenges of high school. In collaboration and under the direction of administrators, teachers and staff, the Liaison supports students' educational growth and personal development to ensure they stay on track for academic success. This position is focused on supporting pathways for academic success by creating a welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered environment—one where every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to reach their full academic potential. The Liaison helps foster a sense of belonging by providing valuable information and resources, promoting student engagement, and facilitating meaningful peer connections. Through encouragement and consistent support, the Liaison helps students find their sense of place in the school community—a grounding space that feels like home, where friendships are formed, and academic success is nurtured.

Requirements

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
Associates (minimum 48 semester hours) or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution
The higher education institution official transcripts, or college diploma must be provided with your application or upon a contingent offer of employment. Unofficial transcripts can be a placeholder until official transcripts are provided.
Experience working with high school age students (14-18 yrs old)
CPR/First Aid certificate or obtain certification within 30 days of employment
Effective communication skills with both children and adults; speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze, and interpret English written and verbal communications
Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, scanner, fax machines, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or another related field
21 years of age or older
Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

Responsibilities

Oversee an area for students to gather, study, and an optional area to eat lunch while promoting good study habits to complete classwork
Assist in developing and implementing age-appropriate program activities to support student needs and encourage academic developmental growth
Give new students, incoming transfer students, parents and guardians tour of the school and facilities, and assist with directions to classes
Establish appropriate relationships with students to foster a positive learning environment conducive to student achievement and well-being
Provide resources for students to connect with activities such as athletics, clubs, or special programs (e.g., PACE, CTE, Family Services, etc.) and students with GPAs of 3.5 or higher on how to join the National Honor Society
Assist school administration, teachers and staff to promote student recognition milestones (e.g., Honor Roll students with 3.5 or higher GPA, birthday, stellar attendance, etc.)
Offer support to classrooms and work with students under teacher direction as assigned
Provide early warning or interventions for issues or situations and inform appropriate personnel for resolution while adhering to district policies, procedures, and state law.
Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) and monitor students’ actions and interactions with peers to maintain the personal safety of students
Refer students to appropriate personnel (e.g., administrators, teachers, staff, etc.) for additional support with school attendance, academic challenges, and provide support to alleviate student isolation
Administer first aid and adhere to safety practices to students as needed; obtain First Aid/CPR certification within first 30 days of employment
Be an additional resource to parents and guardians of students to help them register for online school programs (e.g., PowerSchool, Canvas, fee waivers, free or reduced lunch programs, etc.) and assist with registering for credit-recovery courses or summer school as needed
Assist with planning and execution of annual programs (e.g., 8 th grade visit field trip for incoming Freshman students, 9 th grade orientation, Back-to-School Night, etc.)
Adhere and apply to all school, district, and legal policies and procedures
Draft and assist with a wide variety of reports, documents, and correspondence of a confidential and non-confidential nature (e.g., letters, memorandums, meeting agendas, periodic and ad-hoc reports for department, district, and state, etc.)
Communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
Work under limited supervision; utilize prioritization strategies; accurately process detailed information; be attentive to detail
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
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements
Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit