Position:
Security - Student Intervention Specialist - Mesa Center For Success
Type:
Public
Location:
Urban
Job ID:
135794
County:
East Maricopa
Posted:
September 24, 2026
Contact Information:
Mesa Public Schools
549 North Stapley Drive
Mesa, Arizona 85201
District Website
Contact:
Recruitment
Phone: 480-472-7210
Fax:
District Email
Job Description:
To support the safety, well-being, and success of students by assisting with behavior management and de-escalation strategies; to resolve behavior concerns and determine appropriate response; to observe and document student behavior; and to collaborate with staff to maintain a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in non-crisis or physical intervention or restraint during de-escalation of students
- Monitor, observe and document behavior of students in seclusion or reset room
- May be required to assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations (i.e. toileting, feeding, dressing suctioning, etc) to ensure their functioning in a school environment
- Transfer and/or lift students to assist them in the performance of their daily activities
- Identify students and non-students who are in violation of school rules or state laws and report to the appropriate authorities
- Assist with student supervision and transitions throughout the school day and in various school settings to promote safety, engagement, and appropriate behavior.
- Assist bus driver with bus security and discipline problems; ride school bus as needed
- Identify students and non-students who are in violation of school rules or state laws and report to the appropriate authorities
- Serve as witness in a disciplinary due process hearing or court case as required
- Participate in meetings to share information and observations, collaborate with team members, and improve strategies, skills, and knowledge for student support
- Submit oral and written reports to school/district as required
- Ability to work over contractual hours when needed
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous work with students
- Previous work in security
Skills & Competencies:
- Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
- Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and public; good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability and willingness to work with special needs students
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Work is primarily on-site at schools (elementary, middle, or high schools)
- Constant movement between locations
- Responding quickly to incidents, emergencies, or behavioral issues
- May deal with confrontations, disciplinary issues, or safety threats
- Requires maintaining composure and professionalism under pressure
- Patrolling large campuses or responding to incidents quickly
- Occasionally lifting or restraining students (if trained and necessary).
- May need to lift up to 120lbs
Other: