Constable / Student Support Services / Safety Monitor

MOT Charter School; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MOT Charter School is seeking a Constable / Student Support Services / Safety Monitor to support building leadership in ensuring safety for students, staff, volunteers and visitors.

You will monitor, escort, and respond to emergencies, participate in the safety plan, coordinate with staff and law enforcement, and help maintain a positive school climate.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication with students, staff and families.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work well with diverse groups.
• Experience in safety or school environment preferred.
• Ability to learn MOT Charter Handbook and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of conflict de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Enhance safety and well-being of students, staff, volunteers and visitors.
• Serve as first responder to onsite emergencies.
• Supervise and monitor students during school events and activities.
• Escort students or unauthorized visitors.
• Assist with bus, recess and lunch duties.
• Lead on the school’s safety plan and assist during crises.
• Monitor interior/exterior of the building before, during, and after school.
• Monitor exterior doors and restrooms.
• Provide crowd control in hallways, parking lots, cafe, etc.
• Assist with student incidents and investigations.
• Coordinate with local/state law enforcement as needed.
• Participate in Safety Team and provide staff safety training.
• Attend required Training for State of Delaware schools.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative teamwork

Calm under pressure

First responder mindset

Discretion & confidentiality

Crowd management

Job description

Position: Constable / Student Support Services / Safety Monitor

Reports to: Building Principal

Position Overview

Constables play an important role in supporting building leadership in ensuring the safety and security of all members of the MOT Charter School community.

GENERAL Performance Expectations

• Understand and support the vision of the MOT Charter School.
• Maintain a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to changing needs and situations.
• Balance multiple priorities and deal effectively and diplomatically with students, parents, teachers, as well as the administrative team.
• Serve as a positive role model for students and professionals alike.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and efficient work habits.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of effective educational practices and the school's objectives.
• Work cooperatively with other faculty, staff, and administrators to support the school's objectives.
• Proactively contribute to a positive school climate.
• Develop and maintain positive relations within the school community as well as those outside the school community.
• Build community by participating in school events.

SPECIFIC Performance Expectations

• Primary responsibility is to enhance and ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff, volunteers and visitors and facilities of MOT Charter School.
• Serve as a first responder to any onsite emergency.
• Duties include the supervision and monitoring of students within and outside the school building. This includes events at the school that may take place in the evenings or weekends.
• Escort students and/or unauthorized visitors.
• Assist with bus, recess and/or lunch duty.
• Serves as the lead on the building's comprehensive school safety plan and assists building administrators and staff in the event of an actual crisis.
• Monitors the interior and exterior of the building before, during and after school to ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors - including parking lots.
• Monitor and secure exterior doors throughout the day.
• Monitor restrooms periodically throughout the day.
• Provide crowd control in hallways, parking lots, café, etc., and intercedes in the event of disturbances.
• Help to ensure order is restored and students are unharmed in the event of a higher-level incident.
• Assist building administrators with student incidents, including but not limited to bullying, fights, thefts, weapons, substance abuse and student mental health.
• Assists Administrators with investigations when needed.
• Maintain knowledge of MOT Charter Handbook.
• Communicates with students and staff to discuss altercations, behavior and expectations.
• Maintains, and keeps updated, the emergency drill records through the school and state Emergency Response Portal
• Communicate and coordinate with local and state law enforcement agencies as necessary.
• Serve as member of school building Safety Team
• Provide professional development on safety measures for staff.
• Attend and complete all required Training for State of Delaware schools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years law enforcement experience. Retired or resigned from the agency in good standing.
• Must possess and maintain firearms certification for handgun as required by the Delaware Constable Board of Examiners professional standards for Constables.
• Must be in good physical health - able to lift 50 pounds and able to respond quickly as required by emergency situations.
• Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility and ambulatory needs of students.
• Must obtain, or possess and hold in good standing, a Delaware Constable Certification.
• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of student behavior management preferred.
• Knowledge of laws, codes and regulations pertaining to safety and student discipline preferred.
• Good communication skills with staff, students, parents and community members.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools.

Disclaimer: This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of this position. It is not intended to limit, or in any way to modify, the right of any supervisor to assign, direct or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The use of a particular illustration shall not be used to exclude non-listed duties of similar kind or level of difficulty.