Security Deans Assistant (OH)

COMPENSATION:  $17.00/hour plus benefits (25/26 SY Starting Rate per CBA). *Please note that the hourly rate of pay is inclusive of the mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

BENEFITS:  Full-time Associates enjoy a robust selection of healthcare benefits including employer paid Life and AD&D insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as three medical plans to choose from including PPO and HMO plans.  What's more, CUSD provides a 100% claim reimbursement program for out of pocket expenses (excluding ER services), when an employee is enrolled in our PPO plan and uses our RUSH Healthcare reimbursement program.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the Oswego Transportation Association (OTA). 

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
• Ablity to monitor students
• Effective communication skills
• Proven ability to  work well in a team
• Ability to use a hand-held stop sign, flashlight, two-way radio.
• Stamina to stand for long periods of time, mobility to escort students and visitors
• Ability to work out of doors in all weather conditions and with exposure to traffic

Desired Qualifications / Skills:

• Experience working with adolescents
• Experience working with at-risk youth
• Bilingual (Spanish)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Dean's Assistant promotes student safety and building security by maintaining a high degree of visibility in assigned areas with students and/or visitors or other staff when assigned.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Maintains a high degree of courtesy and respect for students, staff and the public by:
•    Interacting in a professional and controlled manner at all times
•    Maintaining a personal code of respect for everyone in every encounter
•    Remaining as neutral as possible in a dispute
•    Reporting all incidents to supervisors so that a record of what transpired is available
•    Dressing in an appropriate uniform as required by the school district
•    Wearing all identification that is required by the administration at all times

Provides emergency, fire drill and/or evacuation procedures when necessary by:
•    Assisting injured or violated students or other persons in the school building
•    Providing timely and appropriate emergency assistance toward injured or violated persons on the school campus
•    Reporting violated or destroyed property on the school campus in a timely way
•    Escorting and directing students during fire drill and other emergency procedure practices
•    Assisting any other individuals during emergency procedures

Provides a secure environment for students and staff by:
•    Encouraging students to maintain order at all times
•    Encouraging students to cooperate with staff at all times
•    Assisting other staff when needed and appropriate in crowd control activities
•    Assisting law enforcement officers on the campus when necessary

Assists other staff in monitoring student behavior before, during and after school activities by:
•    Monitoring regular & special needs buses
•    Assists school-age children to cross public streets safely by directing and/or regulating vehicular and pedestrian traffic at specified intersections
•    Watches for suspicious persons and/or vehicles that may prey upon young children
•    Provides a safe adult presence that young children may go to when they need assistance while going to and from school
•    Assisting with special needs student activities
•    Informing staff of late buses
•    Monitoring after-school areas during activities
•    Notifying emergency personnel or police during an after-school activity when necessary
•    Notifying the security team of violations or emergencies during after-school activities

Enforces and observes all school district policies and state statutes at all times by:
•    Maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations
•    Managing disruptive student behavior in a professional manner at all times
•    Reporting all incidents in a timely manner
•    Reporting all incidents to supervisors for further action or law enforcement activity
•    Writing all required reports, memos, or necessary communications
•    Using all communication devices in a professional and timely manner
•    Being aware of all confidentiality issues for students, staff, or parents
•    Operating all security equipment in an appropriate way
•    Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding all school matters