School Safety and Prevention Specialist

Sowela; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District is seeking a School Safety and Prevention Specialist to patrol campuses, build a safe climate, and support students and staff. The role emphasizes relationship-based, student-centered preventive strategies and collaboration with administration, SROs, and custodial teams.

Responsibilities include supervising common areas, assisting with after-hours events, and contributing to emergency planning and safety audits as part of district-wide safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of college coursework preferred.
• Two years of experience with middle/high school youth.

Responsibilities

• Interact with students to promote a safe, positive school climate and provide supervision and behavior redirection.
• Supervise hallways, parking lots, grounds and adjacent areas; de-escalate situations.
• Assist in after-hours events and escort/search/incidents investigations with required documentation.
• Coordinate safety efforts with school administration, SRO, custodial services and other agencies.
• Participate in safety briefings, emergency planning and safety audits.

Job description

Lake Washington School District# School Safety and Prevention SpecialistRecruitment began on October 26, 2026Expires on November 26, 2026Full-TimeApply NowPOSITION DESCRIPTION:Position is eligible for membership in the Service Employees International Union No 925.SUMMARY:Under the direction of the School Safety and Crisis Manager and School Administrator, the School Safety andPrevention Specialist (“SSPS”) patrols the school campus to ensure the safety and protection of students, staff,and property. They serve as a proactive team member focused on relationship based and student-centeredpreventative strategies.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Interact and engage with students to help build a safe and positive school climate while providingsupervision and positive behavior redirection Assist in maintaining a safe environment for students and staff by supervising hallways, parking lots,grounds, and adjacent area and de-escalating situations May provide coverage at after-hours school functions Assist administrators in escorting, searching, and conducting incident investigations and submit requireddocumentation as requested Participate in safety briefings and coordinate efforts with school administration, SRO, custodial servicesand other agencies as directed Assist administration with campus security systems as needed Attend meetings and trainings as required Participate in emergency response planning Provide assistance to other agencies as needed Assist with traffic and crosswalk control as needed Provide assistance to school and district administration in completing school safety audits Other duties as assigned by Building Administrator or School Safety and Crisis ManagerSKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of emotional development of adolescents and the impact on behavior Knowledge of methods to safely de-escalate and adapt to difficult situations Knowledge of safety practices and procedures Ability to perform job duties in a professional and respectful manner with good judgement. Possess strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy Possess effective oral and written communication skills Ability to work with diverse populations Ability to read, interpret and follow oral and written directions, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures Ability to work inside and outside in all weather conditions Ability to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers,administrators, parents, and the general public in a professional mannerEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school graduation or GED equivalent Two years of college course work in an applicable field preferred Two years of experience working with middle and/or high school age youthLICENSE/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must pass a pre-employment physical Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License and access to personal vehicle CPR, AED, and First Aid preferred