Building Safety Assistant
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Building Safety Assistant JobID: 5107Position Type:Support Staff/Security AssistantDate Posted:11/7/2024Location:Round Lake Middle School, Round Lake Heights, ILDate Available:11/14/2024Additional Information: Show/HideJOB SUMMARY:This class is accountable for providing security services for the safety and welfare of students, staff, and visitors while on school grounds; monitoring the main lobby/entrance and other areas of school grounds; assuring student compliance with school and District rules and procedures; and communicating information in response to inquiries. This class also provides a positive role model for students and promotes positive relationships with students.DAYS/HOURS:10-Month PositionHours: 7:00am to 3:00pmSALARY RANGE:$21.98/hourREQUIREMENTS:* High School Diploma or a general education development (GED) certificate.* Two (2) years of full-time employment or equivalent work that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed.* CPR/First Aid Certificate may be required.* Ideal candidate would have experience working with high school studentsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:* Knowledge of and respect for the diverse backgrounds (cultural, linguistic, environmental) of students and how these characteristics affect the student's life and learning;* Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RtI);* Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and District policies and procedures;* Knowledge of standard safety practices and procedures;* Knowledge of the similarities and differences between cognitive, communicative, physical, social, and emotional needs of students and the factors that influence these different needs;* Interpersonal and social skills;* Verbal and written communication skills;* Ability to administer first aid in emergency situations;* Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RtI);* Ability to assist and reinforce elements that support a safe, healthy, and effective teaching and learning environment;* Ability to be sensitive and respectful in communications regarding all children and families, regardless of differences in cultural heritage, lifestyle, values, and home environment;* Ability to effectively employ a variety of strategies that reinforce positive behavior;* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints;* Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;* Ability to follow oral and written direction, seeking clarification as needed;* Ability to react well under pressure;* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information;* Ability to reinforce the development of student social skills by using appropriate strategies to modify the environment;* Ability to use appropriate defense measures to protect self or others in adverse situations;* Ability to use ethical practices for confidential communication about students;* Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrate initiative to act without being asked;* Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;* Ability to write reports and correspondence consistent with the duties of this position;* Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.* Assesses danger and calls for assistance if necessary;* Assists in dealing primarily with level 1 infractions and support Tier 1 and 2 behavioral interventions as part of the RTI process connected to emotional and behavioral development;* Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring a safe, efficient, and effective work and learning environment;* Assists teachers and administrators in the direct supervision of students for the purpose of ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures relating to the student behavior code;* Assists teachers and administrators in the loading and unloading of school buses, making sure that safe and courteous conduct is observed;* Communicates school policies and enforcement procedures to students, personnel, and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding and the potential consequences of violation;* Controls hallway disturbances and defiance of authority and may be required to control nearby classroom disturbances;* Controls the entrances and exits of visitors, students, and employees;* Escorts students as may be required for the purpose of ensuring students are at appropriate location;* Establishes and maintains satisfactory, respectful working relationships with the school environment;* Intervenes to halt or prevent fights, disturbances or other incidents and diffuse threatening or confrontational situations between students or others; helps to ensure order is restored and students are unharmed;* Issues visitor passes, assists authorized visitors and directs to proper personnel/department, confronts unauthorized persons for questioning, routes or detains them, issues trespass warnings to individuals on school property for non-legitimate reasons, and calls for assistance as needed;* Maintains a commitment to ongoing professional development; participates in professional organizations as well as various committees related to school safety;* Maintains an awareness of vehicles entering and leaving school grounds;* Maintains complete, accurate, and legible records related to assigned activities;* Meets and greets students, staff, and public in a positive manner;* Monitors students' first hour for tardiness and single period truancies; checks hall passes of students going to/from class and visitor passes;* Monitors various areas of school grounds using multiple security cameras;* Reports any inappropriate activities or unauthorized persons on or around school to appropriate personnel;* Resolves student conflicts and/or fights in a safe and professional manner and makes referrals involving student misconduct or duress as appropriate;* Responds immediately to reports of drugs, weapons, or other emergencies in the school;* Testifies at District or judicial proceedings as needed;* Warns violators of rule infractions and detains persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts;* Watches for disturbances, fights, unauthorized visitors, or criminal activity;* Performs other related duties as required.Application Procedure:Apply online at