Student Safety Assistant

About the role#

Student Safety Assistants work directly with students and staff to foster and maintain a safe, supportive learning environment. This role involves performing tiered interventions, managing school safety procedures, and collaborating with administration to implement behavior management plans.

What you'll do#

• Assist administration in maintaining a secure learning environment and screening visitor access.
• Serve as a liaison between school counselors and outside agencies.
• Provide tiered interventions, including social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques.
• Implement crisis intervention procedures and assist in managing physical altercations according to school guidelines.
• Collaborate with staff to establish school-wide procedures for discipline and behavior management.
• Maintain student class attendance records and perform other assigned duties.

What you'll need#

• High School diploma or equivalent required. College coursework in education, psychology, child development, sociology, or related fields is preferred.
• Experience working with the welfare and safety of students or others, preferably in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques, conflict resolution, and safety procedures.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff and students, build positive relationships with families, and communicate effectively.
• Technology competency and the ability to perform tasks under administrator supervision.
• First aid and CPR certification is preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting heavy objects and frequent walking or bending.

Location & details#

• Location: Towson, Maryland.
• Modality: On-site.
• This is a full-time, paid position with a rolling application term.