Title:
STUDENT ENCOURAGER
Reports to:
Building Principal
Job Objectives:
Builds positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and all stakeholders. Works collaboratively with the Dean of Students and Principals in order to reinforce Restorative Practices.
Minimum
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
- Documentation of a clear criminal record.
- Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position.
- Training in physical and behavioral management techniques
- Skilled in the implementation of PBIS strategies.
Responsibilities
and Essential
Functions:
The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.
- Promote the building PBIS program and initiatives.
- Assist classroom teachers with the implementation of PBIS programming.
- Collaborate with the principal and counselors on PBIS initiatives.
- Maintain positive communication with families and staff members.
- Patrols hallways and common areas to ensure students are in class engaged in learning.
- Redirects and engages with students who are not in classrooms. De-escalates students as needed using appropriate techniques.
- Upholds board policies, follows administrative procedures, and complies with the Employee Code of Conduct.
- Promotes a favorable image of the school district.
- Promotes the proper care and use of school property.
- Assist the
- Communicates high expectations and shows an active interest in student progress.
- Maintains high standards for student conduct. Counsels students to acknowledge and manage responsible personal conduct.
- Keeps the principal/Dean of Students informed about persistent behavior problems or student concerns.
- Takes precautions to ensure staff and student safety. Reports unauthorized persons or suspicious circumstances immediately.
- Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
- Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
- Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.
- Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
- Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a professional appearance.
- Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
- Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
Abilities
Required:
The following characteristics and physical skills are essential for the successful performance of assigned duties.
- Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude.
- Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
- Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal, writing, and listening skills.
- Verifies and correctly enters data. Completes detailed paperwork accurately and timely.
- Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
- Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.
- Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
- Travels to meetings and work assignments.
- Actively pursues and participates in professional growth and development.
Working
Conditions:
Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.
- Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
- Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
- Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
- Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
- Duties may require lifting, carrying, or moving work-related supplies/equipment.
- Duties may require standing, reaching, bending, crouching, and/or kneeling.
- Duties may require prolonged use of a computer keyboard and monitor.
- Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.