School Safety Assistant - (26-27

Description

The School Safety Assistant serves as a key member of the HFCA Operations and Culture Team and is responsible for maintaining a safe, orderly, and welcoming environment that supports teaching, learning, and student well-being. This role focuses on campus supervision, safety monitoring, student engagement, and emergency preparedness, working collaboratively to promote a school culture grounded in consistency, care, and accountability.

The School Safety Assistant partners closely with the Operations Team, and School Leadership to proactively prevent incidents, support restorative practices, and ensure safety protocols are implemented across all areas of the campus. This role provides essential support in student supervision, climate management, visitor access, and emergency response, contributing directly to HFCA’s commitment to a positive, inclusive, and secure school community.

Maintaina visible presence across hallways, entrances, and common areas to promote safety, order, and respect for learning spaces.

Patrol school grounds and designated areas during assigned hours to ensure a secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Monitor entry and dismissal to ensure authorized access and safe transitions.

Conduct hall sweeps to prevent loitering, truancy, or disruptive behavior.

Observe and report any unusual, unsafe, or prohibited activity to the Dean of Culture, Principal, or designee.

Assist in maintaining compliance with visitor management and building access procedures.

Respond promptly to incidents and emergencies, applying de-escalation, restorative, and crisis-response techniques to maintain safety.

Support emergency preparedness efforts, including drills, lockdowns, and evacuations.

Render basic first aid within the limits of training and school policy. Student Engagement and Culture Building

Build positive, trusting relationships with students to encourage appropriate behavior and a sense of belonging.

Reinforce HFCA’s PRIDE values and restorative justice principles through daily interactions.

Provide guidance and redirection to students in a calm, respectful manner.

Escort or supervise individual students as needed to ensure safety and support positive choices.

Collaborate with the school leadership team to address patterns of behavior that impact school climate.

Participate in restorative conversations and re-entry meetings following behavioral incidents. Incident Reporting and Documentation

Accurately document incidents, observations, and student interactions according to HFCA protocols.

Maintain daily logs and submit reports in a timely and confidential manner.

Contribute to tracking and analysis of safety or climate-related trends for continuous improvement.

Partner with the Operations and Culture teams to ensure consistent implementation of school-wide safety procedures.

Engage in professional development focused on de-escalation, cultural competency, and trauma-informed practices.

Support school events, assemblies, and community activities as part of the HFCA team.

Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and accountability in all interactions.

Perform other duties as assigned to promote safety, equity, and student success.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth in an educational, community, or safety-related setting.

Demonstrated ability to engage respectfully with adolescents and build positive relationships grounded in trust and consistency.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to de-escalate tense situations and promote restorative outcomes.

Ability to maintain composure and sound judgment in high-stress or emotionally charged situations.

Proven dependability, professionalism, and ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and HFCA’s PRIDE values (Purpose, Responsibility, Integrity, Drive, Excellence).

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student information appropriately.

Reliable attendance and…