Security Education Assistant at Robbinsdale Academy

Security Education Assistant

Position Available Robbinsdale Academy 7 hours per day, which includes 6.5 hours of paid work time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch time Category 4 ($26.16 per hour) plus benefits based on the current Education Assistant contract.

Essential Functions

• Serve as an advocate for educational equity for all students and families, with a particular emphasis on equity in behavior and safety planning and response.
• Lead/support students and staff during Restorative Practices.
• Work with other Student Safety Coaches to communicate and problem solve situations together that occur through the school day.
• Provide active supervision to students in the hallway, lunchroom, recreational areas and bussing.
• Promote and reinforce positive student behavior.
• Respond to crisis situations, triage, and or Crisis Team as directed by Administrators as needed.
• Develop positive relationships with all students in the building.
• Be knowledgeable of specific disabilities and individual learning characteristics, including IEPs, 504s, and PBSPs when implementing evidence-based Crisis Response Activities.
• Assist staff in observing, recording, and charting behaviors.
• Assist staff with crises, problems, and behavior management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of:
  De-escalation techniques;
  Trauma-Informed Practices;
  Restorative Practices;
  Non-violent defensive tactics; CPI holds and restraints (always relying on least restrictive interventions);
  Ability to:
  Physically intervene with physically aggressive students using proper procedures;
  Proactively identify and suggest ways to reduce safety risks and liability, prevent and manage workplace disruptions and improve school-community relations relating to safety;
  Coach, direct, and receive feedback to inform staff in times of crisis/physical intervention while following IEPs or 504s. Provide de-escalation techniques to students who are upset, distressed, distraught or dysregulated;
  Work closely with building administrators to provide building security (Health and Safety Team);
  Communicate and complete required documentation with administration about all safety concerns, critical incidents, restrictive procedures;
  Recognize, identify, intervene, and support when students are becoming aggressive, or disorderly, due to behavior or emotional decompensation;
  Always use least restrictive techniques;
  Be of support in emergency preparedness activities, drills, and safety committees in collaboration with the building administrator.

Education and Experience Requirements

• An Associate degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field (preferred) Two (2) years' experience in public safety Or:
  Substitution for the general education and experience includes having a combination of education and experience that equals four (4) years in performing duties related to public safety.

Application Procedure

Apply on-line at  Posting open until filled Equal Opportunity Employer