Substitute: Culture Keeper Eligibility Pool (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District•Oakland, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Culture Keeper Substitutes (formerly School Safety Officers) are assigned to a variety of school campuses. You may expect to be assigned to all grade levels and locations. The primary function is to perform a variety of complex, basic duties requiring good communication skills, including assisting others in the workplace; monitor an assigned school campus; maintain order and safety; and assure student compliance with school and district policies and regulations. This role involves maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the community, and communicating with students and staff to provide and receive information regarding school activities.

Requirements

Graduation from high school and three years of relevant experience.
Valid California Driver’s License, if applicable.
Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.
Consistent mental alertness.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects up to 50 pounds, occasionally 50+ pounds.
Ability to bend and twist at the waist, reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
Dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties.
Ability to see to read, write, and use the computer.
Ability to hear and speak to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.
Knowledge of complex, basic methods of individual and group supervision.
Knowledge of requirements to maintain a school environment in a safe and orderly condition.
Knowledge of attitudes, interests, and emotional development of adolescents and teenagers.
Knowledge of good communication and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Knowledge of District policies regarding student discipline, health, safety, and other procedures.
Knowledge of first aid techniques.
Ability to perform a variety of complex, basic duties involving individual and group supervision.
Ability to monitor an assigned campus to maintain order and security.
Ability to assure student compliance with school and District policies and regulations.
Ability to learn, interpret, apply, and explain laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to observe situations and accurately determine an effective course of action.
Ability to operate a two-way radio.
Ability to communicate clearly with students, staff, and others.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to meet schedules and time lines and maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Ability to maintain complex, basic records.
Ability to administer first aid.
Ability to complete work accurately and as directed with many interruptions.

Nice To Haves

Higher education and experience for School Culture Keeper II.
More difficult and complex duties for School Culture Keeper II.
Provide work direction to assigned staff for School Culture Keeper II.
Demonstrate validated test skills at a higher proficiency for School Culture Keeper II.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of complex, basic duties requiring good communication skills, including assisting others in the workplace.
Monitor an assigned school campus.
Maintain order, safety, and security.
Assure student compliance with school and district policies and regulations.
Unlock doors and school facilities.
Monitor lunch areas, walkways, restrooms, and parking lots.
Observe students during passing periods between classes, lunch, and break periods.
Assure timely return of students to class.
Respond to calls regarding classroom disturbances, behavior problems, or related situations.
Escort students to the office for disciplinary action.
Prepare incident reports.
Utilize good communication skills to prevent student conflicts and fights according to established guidelines and intervene as necessary.
Advise students of consequences if rules are violated.
Enforce school and District rules, regulations, and policies for the safety of students, staff, and property.
Report unusual activities or unauthorized persons on campus to appropriate personnel.
Prevent illegal parking and loitering on school grounds according to established procedures.
Check vehicles for appropriate parking stickers.
Assist in the investigation of illegal activities.
Search backpacks, cars, and lockers for alcohol, weapons, drugs, drug paraphernalia, and related items according to established procedures and district policies.
Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community.
Communicate with students and staff to provide and receive information regarding school activities.
Operate a two-way radio to communicate with school office and other site personnel.
Administer first aid as necessary.
Perform related duties as assigned.