Safety Team Member - FT

Akron Public Schools; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Public Schools is seeking Safety Team Members to transport students and assist with safety and security across district sites. The position is non-exempt and hourly, with a range of duties to maintain a safe school environment.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, Ohio background check, valid driver’s license with under six points, and ability to drive extended shifts. Civil responsibilities include monitoring, collaboration with APS staff, and adherence to district safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass Bureau of Criminal Investigation background check.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with fewer than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Exercise judgment and tact when interacting with staff, students and visitors.
• May ride school buses to support safety and student safety.
• Safely transport families, students or staff to designated locations.
• Monitor student behavior to support a positive educational environment.
• Interact with students during class changes, lunch and dismissal.
• Provide mobile safety support at off-site events and locations.

Skills

High stamina

Driving long shifts

Judgment and tact

Teamwork

Clear communication

Following directions

Active listening

Organizational skills

Situational awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Opens October 28, 2026 Posting Closes November 13, 2026

The Akron Board of Education announces openings for Safety Team Members, Job Code 318, Time Schedule 380. This position is responsible for transporting students. Salary: $18.79 - $25.98. This is a School Employees Retirement System position. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.

The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Trisha Daily, Personnel Technician, Human Resources, at 330-761-2951.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or G.E.D.;
• Must satisfactorily complete Bureau of Criminal Investigation background check.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License.
• Must have less than 6 points on license.

Desired

• Must have a high degree of physical stamina to be capable of performing the physical demands of the job;
• Ability to drive for extended periods during assigned shifts to support district-wide safety and operational needs
• Ability to be tactful and exercises good judgment;
• Ability to work effectively with others;
• Ability to work with diverse populations;
• Ability to communicate oral and/or written ideas and directives clearly and effectively;
• Ability to follow oral and written directions;
• Effective, active listening skills;
• Organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Frequent requirement to climb, i.e., steps on bus;
• Occasional requirements to restrain.

Position Description

• An employee in this position exercises a high level of judgment and tact in working with staff, students and visitors in APS buildings or other assigned areas;
• May also be assigned to ride school buses to support student behavior and safety of students;
• Safely transport families, students, or staff to designated locations in support of district programs and services;
• Monitor student behavior to support a positive educational opportunity for each child;
• Interact with students while monitoring the halls during class changes, lunch and dismissal;
• Provide mobile safety support at off-site events and locations where Akron Public Schools (APS) students are present (e.g., athletic events, field trips, community gatherings);
• Monitors school parking lots, school grounds and all common areas in a school building or school bus to provide a safe, orderly, and affirming school environment;
• Reports to administrators when students violate the Code of Student Behavior or specific building rules;
• Assists in locker searches and building searches when warranted;
• Assists in monitoring visitors to the building to provide access information and sign in procedures;
• Assists in monitoring student activities;
• Conduct regular patrols and respond to incidents across multiple school sites and district facilities using a district-issued vehicle;
• Conduct regular patrols and respond to incidents across multiple school sites and district facilities using a district-issued vehicle
• Maintain accurate travel logs and follow all district protocols related to vehicle use and student transport
• Collaborate with a diverse range of APS staff, students, families, and community partners to promote a safe and welcoming environment
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills when interacting with stakeholders in high-pressure or sensitive situations
• Exhibit sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when responding to safety-related concerns across various school and community settings
• Remain flexible and responsive to rapidly changing assignments and priorities, including last-minute driving requests or safety deployments
• Ensure compliance with all district safety policies, transportation regulations, and student confidentiality requirement
• ?Assists in monitoring student, staff and visitor activities before and after school and during class changes;
• Assists Safety and Security and building administration with specific or anticipated security problems, which may include students, parents, visitors, and/or intruders;
• Works with APD and SRO's, Student Services, and Safety personnel, building counselors and administrators to provide a safe, orderly, and affirming educational program;
• Perform surveillance inside or outside as deemed necessary by building principal;
• Performs duties deemed necessary by the principal or supervisor or Director of Safety and Security or designee for maintenance of a safe, orderly and affirming environment;
• May interact with parents through telephone or personal conference regarding student absences;
• May promote positive participation opportunities for students in the building within the course of the school day;
• May interact with students in refocusing and restoring their attention to classroom, school and district rules;
• May interact with building personnel and students to insure successfully transitioning students from alternative programs into regular building and/or classroom environment;
• May identify and communicates the needs of students to building personnel and referral sources;
• Works under the supervision of the Director of Safety and Security and the building principal or designee.

If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Capital at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").