Student Support Assistant - Clayton Middle School

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

• Fingerprinting and successful completion of a criminal background check required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Speak, read, write, and present professionally
• Adaptability and understanding of cultural differences while working in a diverse environment
• Hold or obtain a CPR/First Aid Certificate/Utah Food Handler Certificate within 30 days of employment
• Consistently maintained composure and patience in challenging situations
• Flexibility to handle changing work priorities

Prior to Employment

• Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand
• Ability to lead, guide, and coordinate people and projects
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of child development and ability to identify and adapt directives to students of all ages

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Supervise students during non-academic activities to ensure students are behaving appropriately and are safe
• Promote a positive environment to prepare students for learning
• Playground supervision outdoors and indoors (in case of rain or snow), walk around perimeter, respond quickly to break-up scuffles, etc.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
• As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 25 pounds
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements effectively and efficiently
• 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

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.