Care & Safety Assistant - Charlottesville High School (2026-2027)

Charlottesville High School; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlottesville City Schools – Charlottesville High School is hiring a Care & Safety Assistant to support safety initiatives and foster a positive school culture. The role involves monitoring premises, assisting with incidents, and guiding visitors while building trusting relationships with students.

Requirements include a high school diploma, some experience with adolescents, and first aid/CPR credentials. This full-time, 185-day position is paid hourly and reports to the Principal.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent). Minimum six months of related experience working with adolescents in an education or community environment.
• Able to respond to difficult situations and take appropriate action in stressful or emergency situations per policies.
• Familiarity with secondary school operations and adolescent development. Community ties in Charlottesville desired.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and other relevant certifications (e.g. UMAB, CPI) are assets.

Responsibilities

• Regularly monitor hallways, common areas, and exterior doors to address unauthorized visitors and unsafe behavior.
• Assist administration, staff, and students in upholding the school’s code of conduct and CCS safety policies.
• Provide assistance/direction to visitors and support safety matters as needed.
• Build positive relationships with students and serve as liaison between students and administration.
• Identify potential conflicts and intervene to de-escalate; support conflict resolution.
• Support wellness initiatives and promote a positive school culture.

Skills

Bilingual English + other World Lang

De-Escalation Techniques

Student relationship building

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Care & Safety Assistant - Charlottesville High School (2026-2027)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907762

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Care & Safety Assistant

Location: Charlottesville High School

Reports to: Principal

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Summary

As a part of our School Safety initiatives, the Care & Safety Assistantprovides support to our schools and, more importantly, helps to ensure that our students are safe. The foundation of these initiatives is a commitment to wellness and promoting a positive school culture.

Essential Duties:

• Regularly monitor hallways, common areas, and all exterior doors to address any unauthorized visitors or intruders, unsafe or unexpected behaviors, and unsecured entrances.
• Assist school administration, staff, and students in upholding the school’s code of conduct and CCS safety policies
• Provide assistance/direction to visitors to the school
• Assist the school administration with serious and routine incidents and security matters
• Build positive, prosocial relationships with students
• Serve as a liaison between students and school administration
• Identify situations between students and between students and staff that could elevate into conflict, and engage/intervene to de-escalate
• Resolve disputes between students using de-escalation techniques, encouraging positive communications, and working to minimize conflicts

Education & Experience:

High School Diploma (or equivalent). Minimum six months of related experience working with adolescents in an education or community environment. Ability to respond to difficult situations and to take appropriate action in stressful or emergency situations according to Board policies and procedures. Familiarity with secondary school operations and adolescent development. Relationships within the Charlottesville community. Current First Aid, CPR, and other relevant certifications (e.g. UMAB, CPI) are assets.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Attend all meetings and training sessions as directed. Duties as assigned by the building principal.

Staff will be trained and supervised in areas such as:

• 1) De-Escalation/Mandt
• 2) Mental Health & Stress First Aid
• 3) Charlottesville City Schools Policies & Procedures
• 4) Department of Criminal Justice Services Safety Training
• 5) Culturally Responsive Practices

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge and practice of Culturally and Trauma Responsive strategies and bilingual in English and another World Language preferred. In addition, knowledge and experience in working and sustaining equitable services in the learning environment.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS: Duties performed typically in school settings include: classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting, up to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Regular instruction of special needs children may be necessary. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members and parents is required. Occasional contact with medical professionals may be required. Frequent contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary.

Contract Length

185 Days

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $28.49 to $42.05 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Safety/Security

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Justin Malone , Principal
• Charlottesville High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]