Student Safety & Behavior Intervention Specialist

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement matched through Arizona Sun

Health insurance

Life insurance

Performance pay

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Arizona is seeking a Behavior Support Assistant to help with behavior management and de-escalation strategies; to observe and document student behavior; and to collaborate with staff to maintain a supportive and inclusive educational environment.

The role is on-site across campuses; may assist with personal care support as needed; handles safety and supervision during transitions; and requires reliable attendance and the ability to respond quickly to incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with students is preferred.
• Experience in security is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in non-crisis or physical intervention or restraint during de-escalation of students
• Monitor, observe and document behavior of students in seclusion or reset room
• May assist students with personal care needs due to medical conditions or physical limitations
• Transfer and/or lift students to assist them in daily activities
• Identify students and non-students in violation of school rules or state laws and report to authorities
• Assist with student supervision and transitions to promote safety and engagement
• Assist bus driver with bus security and discipline problems; ride school bus as needed
• Submit oral and written reports as required
• Ability to work over contractual hours when needed
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Skills

Communication skills

Special needs support

Stamina for standing/walking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mesa Public Schools in Arizona is seeking a Behavior Support Assistant to help with behavior management and de-escalation strategies; to observe and document student behavior; and to collaborate with staff to maintain a supportive and inclusive educational environment.

The role is on-site across campuses; may assist with personal care support as needed; handles safety and supervision during transitions; and requires reliable attendance and the ability to respond quickly to incidents.