Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Safe Schools Assistant

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE JOB:

Work involves responsibility for planning and implementing violence prevention programs for schools. This includes conducting physical safety audits and implementing prevention and intervention efforts to avoid violence. The incumbent will help school districts establish collaborations with their local police agencies, youth advocacy groups, and families to make the school community emotionally and physically safe for children to learn. Work is performed under the direction of the superintendent and will serve as a member of the school safety committee.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Coordinates the development, implementation, presentation and evaluation of violence prevention and intervention efforts for Payette School District;

• Coordinates school safety audits and assists school administrators in developing site-specific safe school policies, plans and procedures;

• Develops and coordinates the presentation of a broad range of community education programs concerning the issues of violence in schools and the efforts being undertaken to prevent it;

• Plans and directs public relations activities including disseminating information to the community regarding program policies and procedures;

• Trains school staff to identify early warning signs and the most effective way to de-escalate potentially violent situations;

• Provides technical assistance to schools and communities to identify violence prevention strategies;

• Develops and presents educational programs and training for school personnel, parents and students as a means of preventing violence in schools;

• Serves as a liaison to schools and community agencies, police, emergency response personnel;

• Represents the District on district safety committees and other advisory boards in matters of mutual interest; Maintains accurate records and prepares reports as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Thorough knowledge of federal and state confidentiality regulations;

• Thorough knowledge of factors that place students at risk of becoming involved in violent or risky behaviors;

• Thorough knowledge of the early indicators of violent or other risky behaviors;

• Good knowledge of conflict resolution, aggression management, crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies, student and staff self-protection, crime prevention and drug and alcohol prevention;

• Good knowledge of public and private agencies that provide prevention treatment;

• Good knowledge of crisis response and emergency management plans;

• Working knowledge of adolescent development and related behaviors;

• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;

• Ability to secure the confidence and cooperation of the community;

• Ability to recognize and early indicators of violent or risky behaviors;

• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions;

• Physical conditions commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A) Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor’s degree and four years experience in social work, education, criminal justice or closely related field which must have involved the management of a safe schools program, hostage intervention program, emergency and disaster plans, emergency response programs or related programs;

or B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and eight years experience in social work, education, criminal justice or closely related field, four of which must have involved the management of a safe schools program, hostage intervention program, emergency and disaster plans, emergency response programs or related programs;

or C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in A) and B) above.

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal and/or superintendent in conformance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position shall be considered in all respects “employment at will”. The “employment period” and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs