Campus Safety Assistant-Elementary

Conejo Valley Unified School District•Thousand Oaks, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a site administrator or designee, this role provides supervision to students during morning drop-off, recess, lunch, and end-of-day release. The Campus Safety Assistant monitors parking areas, guides traffic, and ensures students comply with health and safety regulations. This position is distinct from the Campus Safety Assistant-Secondary role, focusing specifically on elementary school campuses.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience that will provide the ability to meet the minimum qualifications and perform the essential functions of the position.
Some experience working with school-aged children is highly desirable.
Valid First-Aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) Certificates shall be obtained for permanency in this classification (within 6 months of employment) and must be renewed as necessary during employment.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Knowledge of general campus safety and security.
Knowledge of age-appropriate communication strategies.
Knowledge of fundamentals in first aid and response to various common student injuries.
Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques amongst school-age children.
Knowledge of District and school policies, rules, and procedures.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations, including basic first aid, CPR, AED, and bloodborne pathogens.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to be courteous and respectful of others.
Ability to exercise good judgment, exhibit integrity, and resourcefulness.
Ability to communicate and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and others.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
Ability to diffuse confrontations and discourage violence and vandalism.
Ability to understand and respond appropriately to emergency procedures.

Nice To Haves

First aid and CPR certification is highly desirable.
Alternate variations of education/experience may be considered by Personnel Commission staff as acceptable to qualify for participation in the examination process.
Additional work experience beyond the minimum requirement may be supplemented for required minimum education requirements.

Responsibilities

Patrol and monitor assigned District school campus areas and/or property to maintain order, safety, and security.
Supervise students in walkways, lunch areas, restrooms, parking lots, play fields, and adjacent areas.
Monitor students inside classroom and multipurpose room areas during non-instructional time, including during rainy days or as assigned.
Assist students in the cafeteria with receiving meals and facilitate lunch lines, including helping younger students with opening food items.
Assist students with and participate in cleaning up lunch areas, including spills, disposing of trash, and wiping tables.
Assist in conflict resolution according to established guidelines and intervene as necessary.
Advise students of consequences for rule violations.
Take action to prevent or break up fights and disturbances, and escort students to the office for disciplinary action.
Issue equipment approved for use in lunch time outdoor activities and maintain order in games and play activities.
Evaluate student injuries, determine the course of action, perform minor first aid, and complete required paperwork.
Enforce school and District rules, regulations, and policies for the safety and security of students, staff, and property.
Report unusual activities or unauthorized persons on campus to appropriate personnel.
Monitor campus for unauthorized personnel entry, check for visitors' passes, and direct/escort the general public to the administration office.
Encourage and promote courtesy among students, report cases of unusual behavior or other problems, and observe and report safety hazards.
Prevent students from engaging in unsafe activities.
Identify, correct, and/or report safety hazards that may compromise student/staff safety.
Monitor parking lots for proper parking procedures and traffic flow, and open and secure gates.
Assist with crowd control at school events.
Assist in custodial duties, including wiping tables and benches in cafeteria and/or outside eating areas.
Perform related duties as assigned.