Student Support Monitor

Position: Student Support Monitor ($28,955+)
Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for the position of Student Support Monitors at the following locations:
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School, Maces Lane Middle School, and North Dorchester High School. This position is a 10-month, seven (7) hours a day, full-time position with benefits. The successful candidate must be a team player, while also being a self-starter, able to work independently, and handle confidential information in a fast-paced school environment. This position provides support for the maintenance of school safety/school security.

The Student Support Monitor responds to emergencies, intervenes in interpersonal conflicts, and directs students and staff in crisis situations.

DUTIES:

* Monitors activities that may interfere with a safe and positive school climate (this may include but is not limited to; student conflicts, staff-student conflicts, rumors / misinformation, specific locations or "trouble spots" on school property, potentially volatile or dangerous situations).

* Provides regular and accurate feedback to administrative staff or School Safety and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator regarding activities that may interfere with a safe school environment.

* Documents any information or observations (daily log) regarding violation of school discipline guidelines and reports such violations directly to Principal or Principal's designee.

* Assists administrative staff in crisis intervention/emergency response activities; use of "911" radio for life threatening situations in remote areas of the school and assistance in restoring order during altercations (Ed. Article Sec. 7-306).

* Acts as a Mentor for students at-risk for suspension or expulsion (modeling, positive reinforcement, problem solving, etc.).

* Assists Individual Educational Plan (IEP) Teams and MTSS as appropriate.

* Assists school counselors and/or administration with conflict resolution/mediation activities.

* Assists with school-based parent involvement activities.

* Assists the Student Services Office in communicating school concerns to parents and establishing parent rapport.

* Performs other duties as assigned consistent with program requirements, and as assigned by school administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate required, Associate degree, preferred.

* Post-secondary education preferred with the appropriate ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form.

* Successful experience working with secondary school-age youth, preferably in an education environment.

* Able to successfully complete appropriate TACT 2 and CPR training.

* Able to successfully complete the mandatory state required school safety/security training.

* Valid Maryland driver's license with acceptable driving records.

* Preferred prior law enforcement training with regards to de-escalation techniques and appropriate intervention approaches.