Sand Ridge Jr - PT Secondary Aide; Student Advocate

weber school district sand ridge junior high - roy, utah open in google maps

job : 5969140
Final date to receive applications: posted until filled
posted: oct 22, 2026 6:00 am (utc)

starting date: immediately

title: secondary aide

emphasis/es: student advocate

calendar/contract: 180 days

salary schedule: lane 4(b) of the educational support paraprofessionals salary schedule
hours: 5.75 hours/day | 28.75 hours/week

benefits-eligible
: no

flsa status: non-exempt

application note:
this position will remain open until filled after a minimum of five working days (three working days if emergency hire is indicated above). Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews. Current employees of weber school district should ensure they are marked as an internal candidate to access to the internal application.

this position is funded, in full or in part, through grant allocations or student enrollment-based funding sources. Continued employment (or the position’s hourly workload) is contingent upon the availability of future funding, as determined on yearly basis.

purpose statement:

the role of the student advocate aide is to support students below proficiency in a relational, non-punitive manner, fostering trust and rapport. This role is essential in helping students build academic, behavioral, and social skills through encouragement and tailored guidance, allowing them to stay on pace or progress within the weber school district graduation plan. Working under the guidance of administration and counseling, the advocate aide will provide direct support, help students access school and community resources, and collaborate with all stakeholders in the student's educational journey.

essential functions and responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• student outreach & mentorship: proactively engage and mentor at-risk students by cultivating strong, trust-based relationships that support their academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development. Through holistic advocacy and targeted interventions, empower students to overcome personal barriers, build essential life skills, and stay on pace for graduation.
• key role in mtss framework: actively support the school’s mtss framework, with a primary focus on tier 2 and tier 3 students through ongoing monitoring, mentoring, intervention support, and progress tracking.
• relationship building with students: build trust-based relationships with students, recognizing that meaningful connections are foundational to addressing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• guidance and advocacy: provide holistic student support to help students meet academic, behavioral, and graduation requirements. Collaborate with families, teachers, counselors, and community partners while proactively monitoring attendance, engagement, and behavioral indicators.
• academic support and coaching: support students in setting goals, completing progress monitoring tools, developing effective study habits, and building the skills necessary to transition successfully back to tier 1 support when appropriate.
• communication and collaboration: maintain open, timely, and professional communication with students, families, staff, and community stakeholders to foster strong school-home partnerships and coordinated student support.
• data collection and progress monitoring: collect, monitor, and analyze student data related to attendance, academic progress, engagement, and behavior in order to inform interventions and support plans.
• record keeping and confidentiality: maintain accurate documentation of student and family interactions while adhering to confidentiality requirements, professional ethics, and…