About this role
Title: Secondary Aide 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 Eligible for Benefits: No Application Note: This position will remain open until filled after a minimum of five (5) working days. Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews. All applicants shall apply at wsd.schoolspring.com. **TO INTERESTED CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT: ENSURE YOU ARE MARKED AS AN INTERNAL CANDIDATE TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNAL APPLICATION. CLICK HERE FOR A GUIDE (WSD SSO REQUIRED)**
Purpose Statement The role of the Secondary 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 the Counseling and Administration teams, 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)
• Key Role in MTSS Framework: Actively support the MTSS program, focusing primarily on Tier 2 and Tier 3 students by monitoring, mentoring, and facilitating growth.
• Relationship-Building with Students: Prioritize building trust-based relationships with students, addressing academic and behavioral needs only after establishing a connection. Work from the Student Support Center to provide individualized support.
• Guidance and Advocacy: Offer holistic support to ensure students meet the academic and behavioral requirements to advance to the next grade level. This includes liaising with families, teachers, and community partners, and proactively monitoring attendance and behavioral indicators.
• Academic Support and Coaching: Facilitate students' completion of progress charts, reinforce effective study skills, and guide them in transitioning back to Tier 1 support.
• Continuous Communication: Maintain open, timely, and constructive communication with students, families, and staff to foster a strong school-home partnership.
• Data Collection and Progress Monitoring: Regularly assess student progress in attendance, academic performance, and behavior, recording and reporting this information to inform interventions.
• Record Keeping and Confidentiality: Document all relevant student and family interactions while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Student Supervision: Assist in supervising students both in instructional and non-instructional settings, ensuring a safe and supportive school environment.
• Additional Support: Provide a safe, encouraging space for students to explore and build social-emotional skills, guiding them toward positive self-management and interpersonal skills.
• Professional Growth: Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to meetings at the school and district levels.
• Classroom Support and Substitute Coverage: Step into classrooms as needed to provide coverage, engage students in learning, and maintain continuity.
• One-on-One and Small Group Support: Work closely with students individually and in small groups, offering tailored academic and SEL support.
• Due to the dynamic nature of this position, additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned as necessary.
Chromebook Management Vital role in supporting the school's 1:1 technology initiative by assisting with the distribution, maintenance, and troubleshooting of student Chromebooks. This position ensures that students and staff have reliable access to devices and provides first-level technical support. The aide works closely with the IT department, media center staff, and administration to maintain an organized and efficient system for managing school-issued technology.
• Assist with the distribution and collection of Chromebooks to students and staff.
• Perform basic troubleshooting for hardware and software issues.
• Maintain accurate records of Chromebook inventory, checkouts, and repairs, using WSD's ticketing system.
• Coordinate with the district IT department for advanced technical support or device replacements.
• Monitor and manage student compliance with acceptable use policies.
• Provide support for students who forget, lose, or damage their devices.
• Support students in logging in, accessing digital platforms, and resolving login issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized Chromebook help desk or tech support area.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding device issues, fees, or replacements (most communication is automated).
• Help facilitate minor updates and ensure devices are functioning properly.
• Provide training or guidance to students and staff on Chromebook use and care.
• Support testing environments by ensuring devices are test-ready and functioning.
• Attend all Chromebook/ChromeBase and ticketing system trainings.
Testing Coordination Supports the academic success of students by assisting with the administration, coordination, and supervision of standardized and classroom testing. This role ensures a secure, organized, and distraction-free testing environment while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with school, district, and state testing policies. The Testing Aide works closely with teachers, counselors, and administrators to facilitate smooth testing operations and provide accommodations for students as needed.
• Assist in the preparation and organization of testing materials and supplies.
• Set up testing rooms according to standardized testing protocols.
• Monitor students during testing to ensure compliance with rules and prevent academic dishonesty.
• Provide testing accommodations for students with IEPs, 504 plans, or English language learner needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of test materials before, during, and after testing.
• Distribute and collect test materials accurately and efficiently.
• Record attendance and testing participation data.
• Troubleshoot minor technical issues with online testing platforms or devices.
• Communicate with teachers and staff regarding testing schedules and student needs.
• Escort students to and from testing locations as needed.
• Assist with make-up testing sessions and extended time accommodations.
• Report any irregularities or incidents during testing to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a quiet and supportive testing environment.
• Follow all district, state, and federal guidelines related to testing procedures.
• Perform clerical tasks related to testing, such as filing, data entry, and inventory management.
• Attend all Testing Aide trainings.
Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities)
• Technical Proficiency: Competency in using Google Suite (especially Sheets and Docs) to track, analyze, and communicate student progress effectively.
• Instructional Knowledge: Familiarity with tutoring, instructional, and intervention techniques suited to adolescents; ability to adapt support to students' individual needs and development stages.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to creatively address students' challenges, supporting them in setting and achieving their goals.
• Communication Skills: Clear and empathetic communication with students, staff, families, and community partners, fostering open and supportive relationships.
Job Qualifications
• Experience: Previous experience working with students in a school or related environment is preferred.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in technology, education, social work, or counseling is beneficial.
Weber School District has the right to revise this position description at any time. WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER