Character Coach (7.5 Hours/181 Days)

Aiken County Public Schools•Aiken, SC

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Character Coach is to work with all stakeholders to help promote safety and security in all areas of the school as well as reports any potentially unsafe situation to appropriate supervisory personnel in a timely manner.

Requirements

Meets Highly Qualified standards as defined by the Every Student Succeeds Act: Associate’s Degree preferred, or High School diploma or general education degree with 60 hours college credit from an accredited college, or passing score on the ParaPro exam.
Experience working with children.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write and/or type routine reports and correspondences.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of district personnel or organizations.
Ability to edit documents for accuracy and clarity.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Application of percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is required.
Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems.
Ability to quickly assess employee, departmental, and administrative needs and provide timely feedback.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and district employees.
Ability to perform duties with a high level of detail and accuracy.
Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.
Frequent writing and use of technology are required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate with administration and school resource officer to develop procedures to increase the safety and security of the school.
Patrol corridors, restrooms, and school grounds observing situations to ensure a safe and secure environment.
Supervise specific areas at specific times as scheduled or assigned by school administration.
Monitor school entrances as needed.
Tactfully address students and adults who are not wearing identification badges, visitors passes, an appropriate uniform, or another acceptable form of identification in the school building.
Attend appropriate in-service programs which will increase security and/or safety skills (such as CPR training, conflict, resolution, de-escalation programs, etc.).
Supervise classrooms and/or group gatherings in emergency situations or as assigned.
Push into classes and do interventions with students.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned for the purpose of creating a safe and secure environment.