School Support Aide

Richmond Public Schools; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Richmond Public Schools in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a School Support Aide to join the Care & Safety team. This grant-funded, part-time role supports a restorative, safe school environment and assists with morning arrivals, classroom transitions, and student supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (associates preferred), experience with youth, and strong communication skills. Bilingual applicants are highly preferred; salary ranges from $18 to $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associates degree in a human services field preferred.
• Experience working with school-aged youth, preferably in a school setting.
• Ability to communicate comfortably with students and staff (written and oral).
• Knowledge of school procedures, conduct, and learning support practices.
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Bilingual candidates are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with school-based staff to assist morning arrival, transitions, and dismissal.
• Monitor sight supervision in designated areas including halls and bathrooms.
• Escort students to designated locations within the school (office, health, counseling).
• Support restorative practices and approaches with students and staff.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and professional learning opportunities.
• Maintain a calm, professional demeanor in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree in human services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Support Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5846469
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

School Support Aide

Grade Level/Terms of Employment:

Hourly/ 9.5 Months

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Work Location:

Assigned School

Immediate Supervisor:

Lead Care & Safety Associate

General Description:

The School Support Aide is a grant-funded position that will be an integral member of the school-based team. The School Support Aide will be essential in promoting a restorative, safe, and supportive environment for students, staff, and families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with school-based staff to assist with morning arrival, class transitions, and school dismissal
• Monitor and maintain sight supervision of a designated area within the school that is inclusive of hallways and bathrooms
• Collaborates with school staff to escort students to designated locations within the school inclusive of bathrooms, main office, cafeteria, school health office, attendance, and counseling
• Collaborates with school staff to reinforce restorative approaches such as affective statements, community circles, and impromptu conferences when applicable
• A commitment to learning and understanding cultural differences
• A commitment to learning evidence-based restorative practices for adolescents
• Maintains a calm and professional demeanor in an environment with shifting priorities
• Attend monthly staff meetings and division-lead professional learning opportunities
• Completes other duties as determined by the School-Based Manager

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required, Associates degree in a human services field or related field preferred
• Experience working with school-aged youth, preferably in a school setting
• Ability to communicate comfortably (written and orally) with students and school-based staff
• Ability to follow and enforce school-based and division-level practices and procedures as they relate to student conduct, well-being, and learning
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Works independently and efficiently, including the ability to research and gather information from varied sources.
• Possess strong organization, problems solving, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and colleagues
• Bilingual candidates are highly preferred

HOW TO APPLY:

All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access the website at:www.rvaschools.net

Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume' and license. Three reference names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview stepof the selection process.

Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $18 to $20 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Safety/Security

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