Student Services Education Support Professional - Middle School

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 in 11 school buildings, including Weymouth Early Childhood Center, eight elementary schools (grades K-5), Chapman Middle School (grades 6-8), and Weymouth High School (Grades 9-12). At each of our schools, we are committed to fostering curiosity, celebrating diversity, and nurturing a lifelong passion for learning. Our highly qualified educators and staff members work to provide personalized attention and support to ensure that every student thrives.

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

• Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree, or
• Have at least two years of post-secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, or
• Have met a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments:
  Parapro or Work Keys
• Security experience preferred

The Security Education Support Professional supports and carries out responsibilities determined by the Building Principal and/or Associate Principal and/or Assistant Principal and/or Dean to meet the needs of the school. The Security Education Support Professional is directly involved with ensuring safety and security to the school, staff and students. The Security Education Support 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 and common areas, including the 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 removes 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 properties including lockers, backpacks, and school busses when requested and supervised by an administrator
• Communicate over 2 way radio communication using clarity, simplicity, precision, and confidentiality.
• Application of de-escalation skills and behavioral safety training skills (i.e. CPI/Safety Care) as needed
• Participation in district provided job related training
• 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
• Ability to exercise patience, tact and good judgment, professionalism, discretion and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to succeed in complex and changing environment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community

While performing the duties of this job,…