26-27 Safety Support Staff

Racine Unified School District; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Racine Unified School District seeks a Safety Support Staff member to help promote school safety and positive culture. You will patrol assigned areas, monitor access, and assist with emergencies while supporting academic goals and student wellbeing.

The role requires proactive, independent work and strong communication under pressure, with duties during school hours and events. Training in safety and crisis-intervention is provided.

Qualifications

• Trained in ALiCE, CSTAG, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Sensitive Schools.
• Ability to work with multiple supervisors (school/district).
• Strong knowledge of students' needs and family concerns.
• Ability to build relationships with students and staff.
• Commitment to district values and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control access points to the building or specific areas.
• Perform routine patrols to identify and address security risks and document findings.
• Assist with daily safety procedures using on-site safety equipment.
• Communicate emergencies to necessary building staff.
• Collaborate with maintenance, administration, and support staff as situations arise.
• Use de-escalation strategies to intervene when necessary.
• Assist with crowd control during events to ensure safety.
• Document all incidents during designated work time.
• Escort students during hallway transitions as needed.
• Supervise lunch periods when required.
• Provide feedback to safety administration and support planning goals.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing requirements and procedures.
• Work as a collaborative team member.
• Check hall passes and IDs for authenticity.
• Assist in breaking up fights and controlling confrontations.
• Monitor restrooms and locker rooms.

Tools

ALiCE training

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Youth Mental Health First Aid

CSTAG

Trauma Sensitive Schools

Job description

Description

Position Summary: The purpose of the Safety Support Staff position is to provide support to a diverse population of students focused on promoting school safety and positively impacting school culture and climate. Developing and maintaining healthy relationships with students and school staff are vital to one’s individual success in this position. Primary responsibilities include consistently monitoring assigned areas for any security risks or concerns, ensuring a safe environment for students and staff alike, and supporting the academic goals of students. This may include related venues during school hours and extracurricular activities, functions, and events. Must be able to proactively patrol/manage/maintain assigned areas during designated times with little or no direct supervision or oversight. Must also be able to support entrance procedures as it pertains to the assigned school and its needs.

Essential Functions

• Monitoring and controlling access points to the building or specific areas within the building
• Performing routine patrols of the building to identify and address any security risks or concerns and documenting such findings
• Conducting and assisting with daily safety procedures by use of on-site safety equipment
• Assisting with and communicating about any emergencies with necessary building staff
• Collaborating effectively with other staff such as building maintenance, administration, and support staff when situations arise
• Resolving conflicts proactively and, when necessary, intervening with the use of physical de escalation strategies as well
• Assisting with crowd control during events, emergencies, or other activities held in buildings to ensure the safety of all occupants
• Maintaining the confidentiality of staff and student information
• Effectively communicating in high-stress situations with the ability to remain calm and professional
• Consistently documenting all incidents that occur during the designated work time
• Actively support the RUSD strategic planning goals
• Complete other duties as assigned

Work Environment

• School work environment as it relates to this position and its essential functions
• May be required to work additional hours as needed in critical situations
• May be required to travel to different locations within the area supported by RUSD

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Employees will be trained in ALiCE, CSTAG, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Sensitive Schools applications, safety equipment operations, restorative practices, and other training deemed necessary.

Ability to work well under direction from two or more supervisors (school and/or district levels).

Strong knowledge of the strengths, needs, and concerns of the school, students, and families.

Ability to build relationships between students and school staff.

Demonstrate district core values of student-centered decision making, respect, unity, high expectations, diversity, strong relationships, and equity.

Encourage, model, and maintain high standards of professional conduct and appearance.

Excellent attendance and timeliness.

Practice appropriate conflict resolution skills.

Demonstrate fairness and consistency in working with students, colleagues, and other staff.

Multi-task and work independently on position-related needs/tasks.

Use de-escalation, conflict resolution, and relationship-building strategies to support behavior regulation in students.

Provide assistance during hallway transition times and escort students to and from class as needed.

Assist with supervision during lunch periods as needed.

Provide regular feedback to school/district safety administration.

Be flexible and adaptable to meet changing requirements, processes, and procedures.

Work as a collaborative team member.

Check hall passes and/or ID cards for authenticity.

Assist in breaking up fights and controlling confrontational situations.

Monitor all restrooms and locker rooms.

Perform a variety of duties as directed by the building administrator/supervisor.

Safety

Employee is responsible for taking all steps necessary to protect yourself and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Employee is responsible for ensuring all work performed meets the highest industry standards and is done in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements.

Candidate Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Custom Questions