Deans Assistant (11am - 7pm)

Job/FLSA Status Full-Time, Non-Exempt Reports to Assistant Principal of Building Control Position Summary Provides supervision and security while enforcing safety measures for students and facilities. Role Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent; Current, valid Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC), may be obtained during probationary period Current, valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, may be obtained during probationary period Current, valid Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification, may be obtained during probationary period Must successfully complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Intervention training biennially Must successfully complete Restorative Practices (RP) training biennially Position Responsibilities Sets up and operates weapons detection system (walk-through and handheld), screening students and all school visitors. Greets and runs security (scan) stations as students enter the building(s), cafeteria, and events. Supervises students in the hallways, restrooms, and cafeteria, as well as upon boarding and exiting school buses. Performs hallway sweeps of tardy students and supervises excessively tardy students. Conducts student searches and locker searches with dean of students and police liaison when necessary. Escorts students and visitors through the building when necessary. Removes students from classrooms when requested by teachers. Conducts mediations and restorative circles at the request of students, deans, administration or other staff. Helps students resolve attendance and truancy problems when they interfere with the students' academic progress and success. Logs student infractions, referrals and mediations in Student Information System (SIS). De-escalates student conflicts and breaks up physical altercations between students. Assists deans with paperwork for minor infractions (tardies, no-show teacher detentions, no-show deans' detentions). Provides supervision and security on school days and for the following events: Board of Education meetings, basketball/football/volleyball home games, Hillcrest basketball away games, Thanksgiving basketball tournament, SSC wrestling tournament, homecoming tailgate/dance, winter dances, prom, graduation, winter and spring musical/play/drama performances, freshman orientation, PPS parent nights, futures night, and Esports events as needed. These events will be offered in order of seniority and if no volunteers are available then the duties will be assigned by reverse seniority. Refers students to counselor and social worker as necessary. Other related duties as assigned by Assistant Principal of Building Control or designee. Essential Skills And Experience Knowledge of basic office procedures and operation of office machines/equipment; Must be discreet and maintain strict confidentiality on student matters; Ability to read, write, and converse fluently in English to effectively communicate with staff, students, families, and other visitors.; Must maintain courtesy and professionalism with colleagues, parents, students, and other visitors. Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience Experience working in a high school setting Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred Reporting to this position N/A Physical demands and work environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Terms Of Employment 10-month work year as defined in the AFT/IFT Local 943 collective bargaining agreement. Starting wage between $17.86 - $19.65/hour, based on education and verified experience (wages expected to increase by more than 20% with the new collective bargaining agreement in July/August); Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension; Sick and personal days; 10+ paid holidays; Generous fringe benefits as provided by the current Agreement; Annual performance evaluation in accordance with the current negotiated Agreement and Board policy. 30-minute unpaid lunch and two paid 15-minute breaks. #J-18808-Ljbffr Thornton Fractional High School District 215