Culture Keeper - Montera Middle School

Position: Culture Keeper - Montera Middle School (2025-26)
The District and SEIU 1021 are working together to create promotional opportunities for existing staff, therefore this job posting is available for five (5) days for internal candidates based on our collective bargaining agreement.

Position Description

TITLE:

Culture Keeper

REPORTS TO:

Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:

As Assigned

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

WORK YEAR/

HOURS:

207 days/7.5 hours or duty days and hour as assigned

ISSUED:

Revised:
June 27, 2007

Revised:
October 2021

Revised:
December 2022

SALARY GRADE:

WTCL 207 / Range 28

BASIC FUNCTION:
Perform a variety of proficient, prescribed duties requiring good communication skills, including assisting others in the workplace; provide work direction to assigned staff, monitor an assigned school campus; maintain order, safety and monitor; assure student compliance with school and District policies and regulations. Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community; communicate with students and staff to provide and receive information regarding school activities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Perform a variety of proficient, prescribed duties requiring good communication skills, including assisting others in the workplace; provide work direction to assigned staff; monitor and monitor an assigned school campus; maintain order, safety; assure student compliance with school and District policies and regulations.

* Unlock doors and school facilities; monitor lunch areas, walkways, restrooms and parking lots; observe students during passing periods between classes, lunch and break periods; and assure timely return of students to class.

* Respond to calls regarding classroom disturbances, behavior problems or related situations; escort students to office for disciplinary action; and prepare incident reports.

* Utilize good communication skills to prevent student conflicts and fights according to established guidelines and intervene as necessary; advise students of consequences if rules are violated.

* Enforce school and District rules, regulations and policies for the safety of students, staff and property; report unusual activities or unauthorized persons on campus to appropriate personnel.

* Prevent illegal parking and loitering on school grounds according to established procedures; check vehicles for appropriate parking stickers.

* Assist in the investigation of illegal activities; search backpacks, cars and lockers for alcohol, weapons, drugs, drug paraphernalia and related items according to established procedures and District policies.

* Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community; communicate with students and staff to provide and receive information regarding school activities.

* Operate a two-way radio to communicate with school office and other personnel.

* Administer first aid as necessary; prepare related reports.

* Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Proficient, prescribed methods of individual and group supervision

Requirements to maintain a school environment in a safe and orderly condition

Attitudes, interests and emotional development of adolescents and teenagers

Good communication and interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

District policies…