Student Support Assistant (PT)- 180

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Support Assistant supports the school’s educational mission and department administrators in a safe and efficient manner. The role requires professional judgment, and assignments may shift among the described responsibilities based on the needs of the school or department. The position supervises students during lunch, recess, and other non-academic activities, and may also provide materials preparation, record-keeping, and clerical support to teachers and administrators. This is a part-time, hourly position of up to 29.5 hours per week, with an FTE of 0.7375. It is non-contract and non-exempt, reports to the Principal or an Administrative Designee, and offers a starting wage of $16.50 per hour. Benefits are not available. The anticipated start date is November 16, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
Speak, read, write, and present professionally in English, and analyze and interpret written and verbal communications.
Adaptability and understanding of cultural differences in a diverse environment.
Hold or obtain a CPR/First Aid Certificate and Utah Food Handler Certificate within 30 days of employment.
Consistently maintain composure and patience in challenging situations.
Flexibility to handle changing work priorities.
Selected candidates must be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Supervise students during non-academic activities and help ensure that they behave appropriately and remain safe.
Promote a positive environment that prepares students for learning.
Supervise playground activities indoors or outdoors, patrol the perimeter, and respond promptly to conflicts or safety issues.
Identify and bring potential safety concerns to an administrator’s attention.
Report incidents, including fights and suspected child abuse or substance abuse, in accordance with district policies, procedures, and state law.
Prepare teaching materials, perform record-keeping and clerical functions, and organize related reports to support teachers and administrators.
Participate in assigned meetings and training opportunities, and present information to others as needed.
Adapt to changing priorities and interruptions, collaborate with other work units, and meet deadlines.
Work under limited supervision, prioritize tasks, process detailed information accurately, and maintain attention to detail.
Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.