Student Advocate Aide

Mountain View Junior High; West Haven (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Mountain View Jr. High in West Haven, Utah seeks a Secondary Aide (Student Advocate) to support students below proficiency through targeted guidance, resources, and collaboration with administrators, counselors, and families.

This role focuses on building relationships, mentoring at-risk students, and helping them meet graduation goals within the Weber School District framework. 8 hours/day, 180-day calendar, benefits eligible as outlined in the district guide.

Responsibilities

• Scholarship Search & Application Support: build and maintain a curated database of local, regional, and national scholarships while assisting students with essays, resumes, and recommendations.
• Financial Aid & FAFSA Completion: guide students and families through financial aid processes, hosting workshops and assisting with FAFSA/state applications.
• Student Outreach & Mentorship: engage at‑risk students, build trust, and support academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional growth.
• Key Role in MTSS Framework: support Tier 2 and 3 students with monitoring, mentoring, interventions, and progress tracking.
• Relationship Building with Students: develop trust-based relationships to address academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional needs.
• Guidance and Advocacy: collaborate with families, teachers, counselors, and community partners to monitor attendance, engagement, and behavior.
• Academic Support and Coaching: help students set goals, monitor progress, and develop study habits for eventual return to Tier 1.
• Communication and Collaboration: maintain open, professional communication with students, families, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Data Collection and Progress Monitoring: collect and analyze attendance, academics, engagement, and behavior data for interventions.
• Record Keeping and Confidentiality: document interactions accurately while upholding confidentiality and district policies.
• Student Supervision: assist in supervising students in instructional and non-instructional settings.
• Social‑Emotional Support: provide a safe environment to develop resilience and interpersonal skills.
• Professional Growth: participate in ongoing professional learning and school/district meetings.
• Classroom Support and Substitute Coverage: provide classroom aid and substitute coverage as needed.
• One-on-One and Small Group Support: work with students individually or in small groups on targeted support.

Job description

Mountain View Jr. High in West Haven, Utah seeks a Secondary Aide (Student Advocate) to support students below proficiency through targeted guidance, resources, and collaboration with administrators, counselors, and families.

This role focuses on building relationships, mentoring at-risk students, and helping them meet graduation goals within the Weber School District framework. 8 hours/day, 180-day calendar, benefits eligible as outlined in the district guide.