School Safety and Prevention Specialist

School Safety and Prevention Specialist POSITION DESCRIPTION: Position is eligible for membership in the Service Employees International Union No 925. SUMMARY: Under the direction of the School Safety and Crisis Manager and School Administrator, the School Safety and Prevention Specialist ("SSPS") patrols the school campus to ensure the safety and protection of students, staff, and property. They serve as a proactive team member focused on relationship based and student-centered preventative strategies. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Interact and engage with students to help build a safe and positive school climate while providing supervision and positive behavior redirection Assist in maintaining a safe environment for students and staff by supervising hallways, parking lots, grounds, and adjacent area and de-escalating situations May provide coverage at after-hours school functions Assist administrators in escorting, searching, and conducting incident investigations and submit required documentation as requested Participate in safety briefings and coordinate efforts with school administration, SRO, custodial services and other agencies as directed Assist administration with campus security systems as needed Attend meetings and trainings as required Participate in emergency response planning Provide assistance to other agencies as needed Assist with traffic and crosswalk control as needed Provide assistance to school and district administration in completing school safety audits Other duties as assigned by Building Administrator or School Safety and Crisis Manager SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of emotional development of adolescents and the impact on behavior Knowledge of methods to safely de-escalate and adapt to difficult situations Knowledge of safety practices and procedures Ability to perform job duties in a professional and respectful manner with good judgement. Possess strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy Possess effective oral and written communication skills Ability to work with diverse populations Ability to read, interpret and follow oral and written directions, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures Ability to work inside and outside in all weather conditions Ability to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the general public in a professional manner EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school graduation or GED equivalent Two years of college course work in an applicable field preferred Two years of experience working with middle and/or high school age youth LICENSE/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must pass a pre-employment physical Possession of a valid Washington State Driver's License and access to personal vehicle CPR, AED, and First Aid preferred WO RKING ENVIRONMENT: Generally, the job requires 60% walking, 20% standing and 20% sitting. The job is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment and is subject to various temperature variations and adverse weather conditions in a generally hazard free environment, and in a clean atmosphere. The usual and customary methods of performing the functions of the job require the following physical demands: Occasionally reaching and handling Seldom to frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling Seldom stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling APPLICATION PROCEDURE: External and Internal Applicants: To apply to this posting, all applicants must submit an online application https://www.applitrack.com/lakewashington/onlineapp/default.aspx FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW Please review LWSD Human Resources Employment Policies: https://www.lwsd.org/employment/hr- employment-policies, which includes our non-discrimination policy. We are not able to sponsor employment at this time. LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE