School Support Assistant - Open Classroom

Salt Lake City School District; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake City School District invites applications for a School Support Assistant who will help supervise students and perform clerical tasks in support of classroom instruction. The role may include substitute teaching duties in emergencies.

The position is part-time (FTE 0.7375), up to 29.5 hours per week, with a starting wage of $17.50 hourly and non-contract status. Work includes preparing materials, recording attendance, and assisting teachers with lessons and routine operations.

Qualifications

• Fingerprinting and criminal background check required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR/First Aid certification within six months of hire
• Ability to perform basic math, including fractions, percentages, and ratios
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities; development stages; classroom management; lesson planning; time management
• Ability to operate standard office equipment

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom work under teacher direction to support lesson plans
• Administer tests and evaluations under supervision and monitor student progress
• Support learning plans and behavior plans to meet IEP goals
• Collaborate with teachers to evaluate progress and implement objectives
• Lead small groups and support in various settings to maintain a positive learning environment
• Supervise students in classrooms, library, playground, lunch and field trips
• Prepare teaching materials and maintain attendance and records
• Report incidents to ensure student safety
• Maintain confidentiality and professional relationships with staff and stakeholders
• Participate in meetings and coordinating activities

Skills

Basic math

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Time management

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phone / copier / scanner / fax

Job description

Positions Available

Positions Available: 1

Job Summary

The job of the School Support Assistant is to perform a variety of specialized duties to assist school operations in the daily supervision of students, performing a variety of school level and classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process. This position also assists other personnel as needed to ensure an efficient and effective work environment, including performing substitute teaching duties under emergency situations.

Salary & Working Hours

• FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)
• Contract Status: Non-Contract
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Reports To: Principal or Administrative Designee
• Work Calendar: Hourly
• Starting Wage: $ 17.50 hourly
• Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/J
• Benefits: Not Eligible
• Anticipated Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Priority Screen Date: 10/19/2026

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:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Hold or obtain CPR/First Aid certification with in six months of hire
• Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios
• Knowledgeable of age-appropriate activities; stages of child development; classroom management techniques; developing effective lesson plans; and planning and managing time effectively
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, scanner, fax machines, etc.)

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher and paraeducator to provide a method to support and reinforce lesson plans
• Administers tests and evaluations, under supervision of teacher (e.g., DRA, DIBELS, observational data for IEP goals, etc.) monitors student progress
• Implements students' learning and behavior plans to meet students' social and behavioral interventions, health care plans, and ensure compliance with IEPs
• Confers with teachers assisting in evaluating student progress and implementing student objectives. Provides appropriate classroom intervention with students under the Teacher's direction (e.g., booster groups, individual instruction, small group instruction, etc.) improving student learning and academic success
• Lead small groups; learn through play; communicate orally and in writing; and adhere to safety practices
• Monitors individual and groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, library, playground activities, lunch and recess, field trips, bus boarding and exiting, etc.) providing a safe and positive learning environment. Operate physical education equipment and playground activities using standardized methods
• Work under direct supervision using standardized procedures; provide information and advise others; operate within a defined budget
• Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g., grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to implement lesson plans and document student progress
• Reports incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students
• Provides a positive learning environment, and adhere to Education Code, administrative and school policies
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, data recording, answering telephone, responding to security doorbell, etc.) to support the teacher and administrator
• Assists other personnel as required and needed (e.g., instructors, site administration, paraprofessionals, etc.) ensuring an efficient and effective work environment; schedule activities and meetings; gather, collate, and classify data; identify and create action plans to resolve issues as they arise
• Disinfect playground areas between student use
• Utilize resources from other work units to meet goals and objectives
• Work with frequent interruptions; adapt to changing work priorities; be attentive to detail; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and present information to others
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
• Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to perform the duties of the position effectively
• Participate in various meetings to receive and convey information
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements effectively and efficiently
• Perform other duties as assigned, including supervising students in a classroom setting to implement emergency substitute lesson plans
• EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No
• WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: School Support Assistant Physical Demands Form

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the base 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, [phone]. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, [phone].