Student Council Assistant; SMS

Student Council Assistant

The Student Council Assistant provides leadership, guidance, and supervision for the school's Student Council program. The advisor works alongside student leaders to promote student voice, leadership development, citizenship, school spirit, service, and positive school culture. The advisor supports students in planning and leading activities that strengthen the school community while developing their leadership and collaboration skills. Student Council programs are designed to empower students to serve as representatives of their peers and active contributors to school improvement efforts.

Co-Curricular Salary - Class VIII - $965 (annually)

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, support, and supervise Student Council members and elected officers.
• Facilitate regular Student Council meetings and leadership development activities.
• Guide students in identifying school needs, gathering student feedback, and representing student voice.
• Support students in planning and implementing school-wide events, service projects, spirit activities, and community engagement opportunities.
• Help student leaders set goals, manage projects, conduct meetings, and evaluate outcomes.
• Attend PTA meetings with students (quarterly)
• Foster leadership skills including communication, collaboration, problem-solving, organization, and ethical decision-making.
• Collaborate with staff, administration, families, and community partners to support Student Council initiatives.
• Ensure all activities align with district policies, school expectations, and student safety guidelines.
• Manage communication, event logistics, budgets, and fundraising activities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Current district employee preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in student leadership development, civic engagement, and school improvement.
• Ability to mentor middle school students and support student-led decision making.

Time Commitment:
Approximately 2 meetings per month, plus additional time to coordinate school events, service projects, leadership activities, and student council-sponsored initiatives throughout the school year.

Primary

Purpose:

To empower students to develop leadership skills, serve their school community, strengthen school culture, and ensure student voices are heard in the decisions and activities that shape the middle school experience.