Security Education Support Professional-Middle School

Security Education Support Professional – Middle School

Weymouth Public Schools – Maria Weston Chapman Middle School, Weymouth, Massachusetts

• Job : 5809800
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jun 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Security Education Support Professional

Weymouth Public Schools is a dynamic and inclusive learning community dedicated to "Educational Excellence for Every Weymouth Student." Our vision is centered on empowering each individual to reach their full potential in a diverse, equitable, and supportive environment. We educate over 5,600 students across 11 school buildings, including the Maria Weston Chapman Middle School (grades 6‑8). The Security Education Support Professional supports and carries out responsibilities determined by the building leadership to ensure a safe and secure environment for staff, students, and visitors.

The Security Education Support Professional reports directly to the Building Principal and/or Associate Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean.

• Associate degree or higher, or
• At least two years of post‑secondary education equivalent to 48 credit hours from an accredited institution, or
• Met a rigorous standard on a formal Massachusetts‑endorsed assessment (Parapro or Work Keys),
• Security experience preferred.

The position is involved with ensuring safety and security to the school, staff, and students. The professional understands boundaries and diplomacy with colleagues, families, and community members and communicates information for or from parents/guardians to the building administrator(s).

• Manage admittance of all students and visitors/substitutes.
• Provide supervision of halls, common areas, lunchrooms, and bathrooms to reduce disruptive behavior.
• Monitor and accompany students between activities or classes.
• Supervise student groups to ensure safety.
• Watch for possible hazards and remove items harmful to students, employees, or visitors.
• Refer chemical use and other concerns to supervisors in a timely fashion.
• Communicate with supervisor regarding student attendance and behavior concerns.
• Direct traffic before and after school and collaborate with administration on supervision and concerns of parking lots, as assigned.
• Assist in the search of vehicles and other property including lockers, backpacks, and school buses when requested and supervised by an administrator.
• Communicate over 2‑way radio with clarity, simplicity, precision, and confidentiality.
• Apply de‑escalation skills and behavioral safety training (e.g., CPI/Safety Care) as needed.
• Participate in district‑provided job‑related training.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the building administrator(s).

• Collaboration, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate computers, use Google Suite, Aspen X2, and other required programs.
• Patience, tact, good judgment, professionalism, discretion, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to succeed in a complex and changing environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and speaking/ listening; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; use of hands to assist students; response required in emergencies. The environment may include dusty, cold, hot, indoor, and outdoor conditions. Regular interaction with students, staff, and the public is required.

Non‑Exempt.

183 work days as specified under the provisions of the Weymouth Educators Association (WEA) Unit D Contract. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a CORI background check.

Weymouth Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

$24.00 to $28.96 per hour.

• Joseph Amoroso, Associate Principal
• Maria Weston Chapman Middle School
• Phone: (781) 337‑4500