Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Student Support Monitors. This position provides support for the maintenance of school safety/school security. The Student Support Monitor responds to emergencies, intervenes in interpersonal conflicts, and directs students and staff in crisis situations. This is a ten (10) month, benefits eligible, position.

DUTIES:

• Monitors activities that may interfere with a safe and positive school climate (this may include, but is not limited to; student conflicts, staff-student conflicts, rumors / misinformation, specific locations or “trouble spots” on school property, potentially volatile or dangerous situations).
• Provides regular and accurate feedback to administrative staff or Director of Pupil Services regarding activities that may interfere with a safe school environment.
• Documents any information or observations (daily log) regarding violation of school discipline guidelines and reports such violations directly to Principal or Principal’s designee.
• Assists administrative staff in crisis intervention/emergency response activities; use of “911” radio for life threatening situations in remote areas of the school and assistance in restoring order during altercations (Ed. Article Sec. 7-306).
• Acts as a Mentor for students at-risk for suspension or expulsion (modeling, positive reinforcement, problem solving, etc.).
• Assists Individual Educational Plan (IEP) Teams and MTSS as appropriate.
• Assists school counselors and/or administration with conflict resolution/mediation activities.
• Assists with school-based parent involvement activities.
• Assists the Student Services Office in communicating school concerns to parents and establishing parent rapport.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate required.
• Post-secondary education preferred with the appropriate ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form.
• Successful experience working with secondary school-age youth, preferably in an education environment.
• Able to successfully complete appropriate TACT 2 and CPR training.
• Valid Maryland driver’s license with acceptable driving records.
• Preferred prior law enforcement training with regards to de-escalation techniques and appropriate intervention approaches.