Interim Campus Safety Manager (Behavior Response)

Aspire Public Schools•Oakland, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an interim (temporary) position in Oakland, CA The position is approximately 70% overseeing school site safety for students, staff, and community members on campus. 20% consists of student Social Emotional Learning through relationship building, conflict resolution strategies and staff development focused on best practices for student and staff interactions. 10% consists of Campus Monitor monitor duties and responsibilities. ABOUT ASPIRE Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. JOB SUMMARY The Interim Campus Safety Manager supervises a team of Campus Monitors. The position is approximately 70% overseeing school site safety for students, staff, and community members on campus. 20% consists of student Social Emotional Learning through relationship building, conflict resolution strategies and staff development focused on best practices for student and staff interactions. 10% consists of Campus Monitor monitor duties and responsibilities. The Campus Safety Manager is also responsible for strong models of relationship development, conflict resolution skills through managing student behavior that allows our students to thrive in their learning environments. Other duties include monitoring and supporting students during lunch and passing breaks to ensure a safe, secure and comfortable environment conducive to student interaction and learning.

Requirements

Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently; ability to work as a team and in stressful environments
Knowledge of how to interact, develop interpersonal relationships and work collaboratively with persons from varying backgrounds and experiences
Knowledge of best practices in conflict-resolution
Strong team-building and leadership skills
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively and interact effectively with different audiences
Computer and Internet search skills
California Driver’s License or California Identification Card
High School Diploma or GED and some college experience
3-5 years working with school-aged children
3-5 years in a supervisory role relevant to position
Verbally communicate, including the ability to speak and hear at normal room levels and on the telephone
Occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 30 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, frequently required to sit, stand, move, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear
Clear the Department of Justice background screening
Authorized to work in the United States
Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual - Spanish & English preferred
AA or Bachelor degree
First Aid and CPR training

Responsibilities

Implement, model and enforce policies and practices as they relate to student discipline and Aspire cultural norms
Participate when required in parent conferences involving matters related to discipline
Respond to and participates in complaints or investigations of student misbehavior; work with school site staff such as principals, psychologists and counselors in determining appropriate recommendations for resolutions
Provide supervision of students during school sponsored activities
Assign work of, supervise, train and evaluate direct reports (PLPs) as well as approve timesheets
Participate and train all site staff on Safety drills, emergency plans, and policy development related to safety
Manage emergency issues in alignment with Aspire practices while ensuring the learning environment is positive and productive
Often involved with de-escalating students who have experienced trauma and mediating conflicts between students
Support Campus Monitor supervision management including delivering high-quality professional development aligned with best conflict resolution practices; ensure through coaching and observation that supervision is operating in a professional manner and in compliance with applicable regulations
Effectively build and maintain relationships with parents, community stakeholders and students to establish mutual trust, respect and cooperation that facilitates safe learning environments
Work with other school staff to ensure sufficient level of supervision coverage in all areas of the lunch room, school yards, and/or parking lot
Administer first aid as needed
Identify any major security or safety hazards and major repair needs in the recess area and ensures safety rules are followed
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.