Job Description:

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.

Key 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

Required Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or GED 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous work with students 
• Previous work in security

Skills & Competencies:

• 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

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work is primarily on-site at schools (elementary, middle, or high schools)
• Constant movement between locations
• Responding quickly to incidents, emergencies, or behavioral issues
• May deal with confrontations, disciplinary issues, or safety threats
• Requires maintaining composure and professionalism under pressure
• Patrolling large campuses or responding to incidents quickly
• Occasionally lifting or restraining students (if trained and necessary).
• May need to lift up to 120lbs