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Richmond Public Schools lists this Care and Safety Zone Supervisor (Formerly Safety & Security) opportunity in richmond, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Care and Safety Zone SupervisorThe Care and Safety Zone Supervisor work collaboratively with the Director, of Safety and Security, and school-based leadership to cultivate and maintain a safe and loving school culture using both trauma and restorative lens. Additionally, the Care and Safety Associate serves as a mentor to students in need of additional social-emotional support and works to engage parents and families as partners, in alignment with the Division's priorities.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Works proactively to build authentic relationships with students, families, school-based staff, and other stakeholders that are centered around safety and supportSupports the implementation of tiered supports for students struggling to meet behavioral expectations, including participation in alternatives to out-of-school suspensionsModels and implements trauma-informed and restorative strategies such as conflict resolution, mediation, and de-escalation including engaging students in conversations about a peaceful resolution to conflict, and the importance of using social-emotional skills to resolve conflictLeads community and healing circles with students to support their social and emotional developmentWorks collaboratively with school-based staff including school administrators to identify and address safety concernsSupports the implementation of the Student Code of Responsible Ethics (SCORE)Conducts home visits with school staff to support student attendance effortsAdheres to the State requirements for the Safe Schools Assessment, planning, and reportingServes as a member of both school-based threat assessment teams and school culture and climate teamsAssists in breaking up physical altercations (when necessary) between students and using appropriate measures to keep them safe during the duration of a physical conflictRenders First Aid when appropriatePrepares incident reportsPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications:High school diploma or its equivalent requiredCompletion of two years of college courses or an associate's degree from an accredited institution in social work, political science, criminology/criminal justice, or related courses preferredThree years of recent, successful experience in juvenile justice, law enforcement, or social services, preferably with juveniles, or any combination of education and related experience preferredMaintains state certification as established by the DCJSMaintain certification in Division-approved restraint trainingAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, school leaders, and staffAuthentic, effective, and professional verbal and written communicationStrong problem-solving abilitiesAbility to adapt to changing priorities and situations and the ability to operate effectively in a team environmentBilingual skills with proficiency/fluency in Spanish preferred
Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23220, US
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