Safety Specialist : Per Diem

Safety Specialist

MISSION:

The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

WHO YOU ARE:

Safety Specialists are responsible for the overall safety and security of the school.  As the Safety Specialist, you will play a critical role in the school’s culture and climate.  A calm, structured, and positive learning environment is a top priority for the team. Student engagement is critical in supporting their success in the classroom and school community.

Do you have what it takes?

• Education and Experience:

• • High school diploma or equivalent required.

• • Security guard training (SORA) certification is required.

• • Preferred Skills and Work Experience: 

• • Previous experience in security is a plus.

THE ROLE:

• Provides for the safety and security of students, staff, visitors, and School District property in accordance with district policies to provide an educational climate that is conducive to learning. 
• Conducts ongoing security patrols of the building. 
• Enforces Board policies regarding smoking, parking, loitering, trespassing, theft, vandalism, property damage, alcohol, drug abuse, and other school rules and regulations. 
• Reports concerns and incidents which may require corrective action to the Principal. 
• Encourages appropriate student conduct with regard to school rules and regulations and regulations. 
• Assists visitors to the school in receiving proper directions, assists in maintaining a log of all visitors, and prevents unauthorized persons from entering the building. 
• Monitoring all access to buildings, preventing unauthorized entry and exits to buildings by staff, students, and visitors. 
• Checks student passes when classes are in session; escorts students to and from Principals' offices as directed. 
• Assists school administrators with investigations as assigned.  
• Physically separates students involved in altercations and maintains crowd control as needed in accordance with established guidelines regarding the use of force. 
• Monitors grounds in the morning to prevent loitering and improper parking of vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Salary range: $33,900-$40,000

• Term of Employment: 10.5 Months/ Full-time

• Union: MPTEA

Are You Ready To Join The Village?

Here’s what you can expect-

• The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
• Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
• Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.
  

Next Steps: MPTCS is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of responses received not every applicant will be contacted.  If you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to move forward in the selection process.

Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.