Student Safety & Intervention Specialist

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Arizona retirement matching

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a dedicated on-site role to support student safety and well-being through behavior management and de-escalation strategies. You will resolve behavior concerns, observe and document student behavior, and collaborate with staff to maintain an inclusive educational environment.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, and involves assisting with non-crisis or physical interventions as needed, along with supervision duties and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred experience with students.
• Preferred work in security.

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 be required to assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations
• Transfer and/or lift students to assist them in the performance of their daily activities
• Identify students and non-students who are in violation of school rules or state laws and report to the appropriate authorities
• Assist with student supervision and transitions throughout the school day and in various school settings to promote safety, engagement, and appropriate behavior.
• Assist bus driver with bus security and discipline problems; ride school bus as needed
• Identify students and non-students who are in violation of school rules or state laws and report to the appropriate authorities
• Serve as witness in a disciplinary due process hearing or court case as required
• Participate in meetings to share information and observations, collaborate with team members, and improve strategies, skills, and knowledge for student support
• Submit oral and written reports to school/district 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

De-escalation techniques

Observation & documentation

Student support

Communication skills

Physical safety handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a dedicated on-site role to support student safety and well-being through behavior management and de-escalation strategies. You will resolve behavior concerns, observe and document student behavior, and collaborate with staff to maintain an inclusive educational environment.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, and involves assisting with non-crisis or physical interventions as needed, along with supervision duties and potential overtime.