Prevention Specialist

Position Type:
Paraeducators & Instructional Assistants/Prevention Specialist

Date Posted:
8/31/2026

Location:
Student Services & Prevention

Date Available:
As soon as possible

Closing Date:
09/08/2026
Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Jared Reynolds, Director at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io

Hours per week: 29

Job Title

Prevention Specialist

Department

Student Services & Prevention

Supervisor

Director

Salary Schedule

Hourly ESP (72)

Lane Placement

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Contract Length

Hourly Only

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Last Review Date

November 2021

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary
Create, update, and deliver bullying prevention presentations in elementary assemblies and secondary classrooms. Promotes the "Don't Stand By Be an Ally" program. Maintain knowledge and understanding of effective bullying prevention strategies. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.


Essential Functions

• Communicate with schools to promote and schedule bullying prevention presentations.
• Maintain records and compile data.
• Teach, update, and develop bullying prevention presentations.
• Maintain professional behavior including reliability and punctuality.
• Travel to schools required and mileage reimbursement will be offered.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed (Windows, Google Drive, Microsoft Office)
• Ability to keep consistent and accurate documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with schools and students and co-workers.
• Effective instructional and classroom management skills
• Ability to organize multiple tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Required Education and Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Current valid driver's license
Reliable transportation


Required Prior Experience
None


Assigned Decision Making

• Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines.
• Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions.
• Concerns for safety of self and others.

Interactions with Others
Positive interaction with students, teachers, administrators, support staff and supervisors.


Supervisory Responsibility
None


Budget Responsibility
None


Working Environment
Work setting is mainly in the school setting in classroom or large gathering areas. May experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups of students.


Physical Requirements - Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 15 lbs.

Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.