Security - Success Program (Student Intervention Specialist) - Mesa

Security - Success Program

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Rate:

$19.64

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

B21, 9.25 months

Hours:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Benefits:

Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

OVERVIEW:

To assist in monitoring and providing security and protection for special education students, staff and property; to gather information to de-escalate situations, resolve behavior concerns and determine appropriate response; to convey information and provide written support

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or GED required

Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and public; good verbal and written communication skills

Ability and willingness to work with special needs students

Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time

Successfully pass agility test for security staff

Successful completion of security training program prior to the end of probationary period

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluate specific security needs of classrooms and across campus to ensure a safe environment

Evaluate emergency situations to determine appropriate response to ensure safety of students, staff and property

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 (i.e. toileting, feeding, dressing suctioning, etc) to ensure their functioning in a school environment

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 in student control in surrounding neighborhood as appropriate

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

Participate in various meetings to share information and/or improve skills and knowledge

Serve as witness in a disciplinary due process hearing or court case as required

Submit oral and written reports to school/district as required

Ability to work over contractual hours when needed

Regular and on-time attendance required

Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the effective and efficient function of the work unit

SUPERVISION

Site Administrator

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.