Campus Safety

Township High School District 214•Buffalo Grove, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This work involves supervising the behavior of students outside the classroom, assisting the teachers with immediate disciplinary problems in the classroom, promoting the well-being and safety of students, and providing assistance and direction to campus visitors. There is considerable contact with students, staff, parents and the general public. Must be tactful, use fairness and independent judgment when dealing with a variety of problems and emergency situations experienced by students and visitors. The employee must also exercise initiative in keeping informed of procedures and policies. An employee in this position works within clearly established systems and procedures, must exhibit organizational skills and exercise independent judgment and confidentiality in the performance of duties. The Campus Safety must exhibit initiative and embrace a collaborative team approach to accomplish the mission of the district.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have physical ability to lift/move supplies, materials, and office equipment up to 40 lbs.
Must sit at workstation for extended periods of time and/or move frequently from workstation to various other areas of building.
Must organize and prioritize workflow.
Must be proficient in the use of computers, office practices, procedures and office equipment.
Must project a positive image of the district to students, staff and the general public as well as exhibit a positive employee attitude.
Must demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills, and communicate clearly and respectfully with students, staff, parents, visitors and the general public.
Must have awareness of a variety of student needs, including physical and social emotional needs.
Must hold a valid driver's license.
Must complete district approved Crisis Prevention Institute training (CPI).
Must have physical ability to move about frequently and quickly throughout the school campus.
Must have possession of a valid Red Cross First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/AED Certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Supporting school safety and district crisis plans.
Responding to emergency or crisis situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.
Promoting a safe school environment by observing and reporting behavior of students, parents and visitors on school property.
Promoting a clean school environment and ensures that school policies and procedures are followed school wide by supervising student's behavior outside of the classrooms.
Assisting visitors by helping them obtain a visitor's pass and directing them to the appropriate location.
Supporting and supervising students in non-academic settings.
Assisting students who appear ill, distraught, or otherwise needy, by contacting parents or appropriate school personnel and referring to the appropriate services.
Promoting a clean school environment and correcting student misperceptions of others by modeling appropriate behavior and/or talking to the students.
Assisting the DHSSSW and School Resource Officer in escorting students to and from various locations.
Participating in appropriate professional development activities in order to enhance job performance.
Cultivating and developing inclusive and equitable working relationships with staff, students and community members.