Safety Assistant-Middle School

Safety Assistant

The safety assistant provides security services for the safety and welfare of students, staff, and visitors while on school grounds; monitoring the main lobby/entrance and other areas of school grounds; assuring student compliance with school and District rules and procedures; and communicating information in response to inquiries. This class also provides a positive role model for students and promotes positive relationships with students.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

A. Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate
• Two (2) years of full-time employment or equivalent experience that aligns to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below OR
• Meet one of the following four options:
• 1) completed 50 semester hours of college credit at a regionally accredited institution of higher education
• 2) Obtained an associates degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
• 3) met a formal state assessment by ONE of the following means:
• Passed the ETS ParaPro assessment (460 or higher)
• Passed the applicable ACT WorkKeys assessment (applied math-4; reading for information-4, writing/business writing-3; and an "Acceptable" on the Instructional Support Inventory
• 4) Met state paraprofessional approval PLUS 300 Professional Training Points (PTPS)

B. Credentials:

• Candidates may be required to possess a current Illinois Motor Vehicle Class D Operator licence.
• Candidate may be required to have CPR and First Aid certification

C. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of restorative practices, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and positive behavior support strategies.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, District policies, procedures, and student confidentiality requirements.
• Knowledge of school safety procedures, emergency response protocols, and crisis prevention practices.
• Knowledge of the cognitive, social, emotional, communicative, and physical needs of students and factors that influence student development and behavior.
• Knowledge of and respect for diverse cultural, linguistic, environmental, and socioeconomic backgrounds and their impact on student learning and engagement.
• Effective interpersonal, relationship-building, and conflict resolution skills with students, staff, families, and community members.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information and respond appropriately to questions, concerns, and complaints.
• Ability to apply restorative practices, MTSS principles, and behavior intervention strategies to support positive student outcomes.
• Ability to establish rapport with students and reinforce positive social, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, ethical practices, and confidentiality when handling sensitive student and staff information.
• Ability to assess situations, exercise sound judgment, remain calm under pressure, and respond effectively during emergencies or crises.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions while demonstrating initiative and independent decision-making when appropriate.
• Ability to analyze information, maintain accurate documentation, and prepare reports and correspondence related to assigned duties.
• Ability to administer first aid and utilize approved safety, de-escalation, and protective techniques when necessary to maintain safety.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds while contributing to a safe, healthy, and inclusive learning environment.

Essential Functions

• Assesses situations for potential danger, responds appropriately, and calls for assistance when necessary.
• Supports Tier 1 and Tier 2 behavioral interventions within the MTSS framework and assists with Level 1 student behavior incidents.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, orderly, and effective learning environment through collaboration with staff and administration.
• Supervises students in hallways, common areas, arrival/dismissal, and school activities to ensure compliance with school expectations and behavioral standards.
• Assists with student arrival, dismissal, bus loading/unloading, parent pick-up/drop-off, crossing areas, and traffic flow to promote safety.
• Monitors entrances, exits, hallways, parking lots, school grounds, and assigned areas to identify safety concerns, unauthorized activity, or behavioral issues.
• Conducts building security procedures including perimeter checks, monitoring door access systems, and maintaining awareness of vehicles entering and leaving campus.
• Utilizes security systems and tools including radios, security cameras, visitor management systems, email, eHallpass, and other monitoring platforms.
• Manages visitor access procedures including issuing visitor passes, verifying authorization, directing visitors appropriately, and addressing unauthorized access concerns.
• Intervenes in conflicts, fights, disturbances, or confrontational situations using de-escalation and safe intervention strategies to restore order and maintain student safety.
• Responds immediately to emergencies, including incidents involving weapons, drugs, medical situations, threats, or other safety concerns.
• Escorts students, visitors, or others as needed to ensure appropriate supervision and location compliance.
• Monitors student movement including hall passes, tardiness, truancy concerns, and visitor authorization procedures.
• Communicates school rules, safety procedures, and behavioral expectations to students, staff, visitors, and families as appropriate.
• Documents incidents, maintains accurate records, prepares reports, and communicates concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Reports suspicious behavior, safety concerns, unauthorized individuals, or criminal activity to appropriate personnel or authorities.
• Assists building administration with emergency preparedness activities, safety drills, and implementation of school safety procedures.
• Maintains positive, professional, and respectful relationships with students, staff, families, and community members.
• Participates in required training, professional development, committees, and direction provided by supervisors or lead safety personnel.
• Performs other related duties, including assignments at other district locations, and adheres to district uniform and professional expectations.