Security - Student Intervention Specialist - Mesa Center for Success
About The Position
Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years. Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) Base Hourly: $19.64 Class/Calendar: B21, 9.25 months Benefits: Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance Performance Pay: Available annually New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position Job Summary: To support the safety, well-being, and success of students by assisting with behavior management and de-escalation strategies; to resolve behavior concerns and determine appropriate response; to observe and document student behavior; and to collaborate with staff to maintain a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required
- Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
- Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and public; good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability and willingness to work with special needs students
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
Nice To Haves
- Previous work with students
- Previous work in security
Responsibilities
- Assist in non-crisis or physical intervention or restraint during de-escalation of students
- Monitor, observe and document behavior of students in seclusion or reset room
- May be required to assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations (i.e. toileting, feeding, dressing suctioning, etc) to ensure their functioning in a school environment
- Transfer and/or lift students to assist them in the performance of their daily activities
- Identify students and non-students who are in violation of school rules or state laws and report to the appropriate authorities
- Assist with student supervision and transitions throughout the school day and in various school settings to promote safety, engagement, and appropriate behavior.
- Assist bus driver with bus security and discipline problems; ride school bus as needed
- Identify students and non-students who are in violation of school rules or state laws and report to the appropriate authorities
- Serve as witness in a disciplinary due process hearing or court case as required
- Participate in meetings to share information and observations, collaborate with team members, and improve strategies, skills, and knowledge for student support
- Submit oral and written reports to school/district as required
- Ability to work over contractual hours when needed
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Benefits
- Sick leave
- holidays
- retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System
- health, and life insurance
- Performance Pay: Available annually
- New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
- New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
