About this role
MAJOR RESULTS EXPECTED:
• To maintain a safe environment for students, staff, and community patrons. To patrol school property, observe student behavior, and control and report violations of campus policies and behavior standards.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Russian preferred, but not required. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• High School Diploma or equivalent as required by OAR 581-37-030, Oregon Department of Education (appropriate prior experience related to position)
• 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of three years experience working with adolescents in an instructional or supervisory role
• A valid Oregon Unarmed Security Certificate or the ability to earn one
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, and teachers.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate with appropriate student age group requiring the use of both empathetic and disciplinary approaches.
• Ability to deal appropriately and effectively with strangers on campus.
• Ability to supervise students in the school building and on the grounds during the school day and at school sponsored activities with potentially confrontative situations involving physical risk.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve conflicts and to correct students exhibiting improper conduct and to report such conducts to the proper school official(s).
• Ability to promote safe conditions throughout the campus and report unsafe conditions to the school administration.
• Possess an awareness of student behavior, gang identification symbols and language, narcotics and other controlled substances such as alcohol.
• Possess and maintain a valid First Aid card, including HIV training.
• Perform physical requirements which may include:
• Moderate degree of physical stamina
• Frequent standing, walking, bending
• Ability to restrain students, breakup fights, and apprehend trespassers or student offenders
• Ability to patrol and/or run to various locations within the school buildings or grounds
• Ability to work in inclement weather for extended periods of time
• Ability to investigate situations involving students and take preventative or corrective actions.
• Demonstrates support for the District Core Values, in the following manner:
• Such alternative to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable.
• Interacting with colleagues, community members, students and parents in a respectful and trustworthy manner.
• Possesses an awareness and sensitivity to a variety of cultural practices and values.
• Collaborates with peers, parents, students and community members.
• Actively seeks out professional development opportunities.
• Is accountable for actions and following through on personal and professional goals.
• Holds high expectations for self, peers and students.
• Assesses personal performance and student outcomes for improvement.
PREFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist administrators in the supervision of students in the buildings and school grounds during the school day.
• Assist the administration in game management including athletic events, dances, concerts, and other school events, which may occur after school hours.
• Assist administration with monitoring student attendance and discipline.
• Report to the appropriate administrators' violations of campus policies, i.e., truancy, driving, parking, smoking, drug abuse, etc.
• Assist administration in stopping fights between students, resolving conflicts, and similar situations.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student information.
• Approach all strangers who are on campus without authorized business or purpose and notify the administration of trespassers.
• Maintain personal records of events that occur i.e., photograph participants of fights, records of trespassers, graffiti, weapons, drugs and paraphernalia.
• Work cooperatively with law enforcement agencies in relationship to campus security issues.
• Maintain communication radios.
• Coordinate volunteer programs to assist with campus supervision.
• Supervise in-school suspensions, after school detention, and community service projects.
• Assist school administration with fire and earthquake evacuations.
• Assist students with jammed lockers and combination changes.
• Assist in custodial duties regarding spills and litter throughout the campus
• Attend staff meetings and participate in in-service training programs as requested.
• Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem appropriate to the Board or Administration.
• Maintain good working relationships with public, students, and staff.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, BONDING, AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED: * A valid First Aid card * Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance * An Oregon Unarmed Security Certificate * Bloodborne Pathogen Training/Hepatitis B Shot Series Training PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days and hours to be arranged, with salary according to current schedule. EVALUATION: Following the probationary period, performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.