Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
7/31/2023
Location:
District-Wide/ Multiple Locations
Mission: The Chester Upland School District is committed to providing all students the opportunity to achieve excellence in the four A's: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities.
The senior leadership team continues to build a talented and committed team to ensure all students are prepared to graduate from Chester Upland school’s career and college ready! The C.O.R.E. is the foundation for which our district stands:
C- Children First: The well-being and continuous learning of every child will drive decisions.
O- One Chester Upland: With dedicated community of partners, parents, students and staff, we will excel, united as One Chester Upland.
R- Reimagining: Through a mode of continuous improvement, we will apply four important levers for change, collaboration, capacity building, deepening knowledge of pedagogy, and focusing direction to improve outcomes for all.
E- Equity, Excellence, and Emotional Intelligence: We will ensure equitable access to a quality education that includes emotional intelligence and leads to excellence across all opportunities and services.
Position Function
The School Safety Officer shall be responsible for protecting the safety and welfare of students and school personnel in accordance with policies of the Chester Upland Board of Education as set forth in approved Administrative Regulations.
Essential Functions
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To serve as the responsible person in school buildings to provide for the safety and welfare of students and school personnel under the direction of the Principal and the School Safety and Security Coordinator.
- ?To actively assist in supervising general deportment in corridors, lunchrooms, restrooms and school grounds during the hours in which schools are in session.
- To maintain decorum and order on school grounds and in the vicinity of schools and at schools and Board of Education events as directed by the Principal or School Safety and Security Coordinator.
- To carry out administrative procedures necessary in maintaining safety and welfare including liaison with public safety officials and school officials.
- To monitor the buildings at all times, including the monitoring of lavatories periodically during the day.
- To comply with the strict regulation against sitting down and socializing.
- To respond promptly to the signal for calling the School Safety Officer.
Additional Duties:
- Performs relates duties as required.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Abilities, Competencies:
Knowledge of:
- Demonstrated knowledge of the current development, social, economic, and educational needs of the student population.
Ability to:
- Oversee and coordinate the activities of others in the effective implementation of School District policies and procedures
- Express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to motivate others and stimulate team and group processes.
- Take individual initiative, accept responsibility and be held accountable.
- Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Plan and organize work.
Ideal Candidate will have the ability to demonstrate the following:
- A commitment to success for all of the Chester Upland students and specifically to raising the academic achievement of all the children in this district
- A desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities for professional development
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- An ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications Profile:
- Preferred successful completion of Class 1, Special Officer training.
- Health and physical characteristics suitable for law enforcement duties.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
CHESTER UPLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The information in this job description is for compliance with the Chester Upland School District Board Policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and qualifications for the position. The incumbent may perform or be assigned other duties.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Chester Upland School District (CUSD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CUSD ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 267-916-5169.
