Safety Support Staff

Overview

The Safety Support Staff position provides support to a diverse population of students with a focus on promoting school safety, school culture, and climate. Building healthy relationships with students and staff is vital to success in this role. Primary responsibilities include monitoring assigned areas for security risks, ensuring a safe environment, and supporting the academic goals of students. This may include coverage during school hours as well as extracurricular activities, functions, and events.

The ability to proactively patrol, manage, and maintain assigned areas with little or no direct supervision is essential, and the role includes supporting entrance procedures as it pertains to the assigned school.

• Monitor and control access points to the building or specific areas within the building
• Perform routine patrols to identify and address security risks and document findings
• Assist with daily safety procedures using on-site safety equipment
• Assist with and communicate about emergencies with necessary building staff
• Collaborate effectively with staff such as maintenance, administration, and support staff when situations arise
• Resolve conflicts proactively and, when necessary, intervene with de-escalation strategies
• Assist with crowd control during events, emergencies, or other activities to ensure safety
• Maintain the confidentiality of staff and student information
• Communicate effectively in high-stress situations while remaining calm and professional
• Document all incidents that occur during the designated work time
• Actively support the district strategic planning goals
• Complete other duties as assigned

• School work environment related to this position and its essential functions
• May be required to work additional hours as needed in critical situations
• May be required to travel to different locations within the area supported by the district

• Employees will be trained in ALiCE, CSTAG, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Sensitive Schools applications, safety equipment operations, restorative practices, and other training deemed necessary
• Ability to work well under direction from two or more supervisors (school and/or district levels)
• Strong knowledge of the strengths, needs, and concerns of the school, students, and families
• Ability to build relationships between students and school staff
• Demonstrate district core values of student-centered decision making, respect, unity, high expectations, diversity, strong relationships, and equity
• Encourage, model, and maintain high standards of professional conduct and appearance
• Excellent attendance and timeliness
• Practice appropriate conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrate fairness and consistency in working with students, colleagues, and other staff
• Multi-task and work independently on position-related needs/tasks
• Use de-escalation, conflict resolution, and relationship-building strategies to support behavior regulation in students
• Provide assistance during hallway transition times and escort students to and from class as needed
• Assist with supervision during lunch periods as needed
• Provide regular feedback to school/district safety administration
• Be flexible and adaptable to meet changing requirements, processes, and procedures
• Work as a collaborative team member
• Check hall passes and/or  for authenticity
• Assist in breaking up fights and controlling confrontational situations
• Monitor all restrooms and locker rooms
• Perform a variety of duties as directed by the building administrator/supervisor

The employee is responsible for taking all steps necessary to protect themselves and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses. The employee is responsible for ensuring all work performed meets the highest industry standards and is done in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

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