Campus Security Monitor Paraprofessional - Mandan High School

Mandan Public Schools is currently seeking to hire a Campus Security Monitor for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. This position is a full time long term substitute position that will convert to a full time permanent position for the 2025-2026 school year and follows the school calendar.

Position Summary

• Under basic supervision, assists in monitoring activities, enforcing policies, and communicating observations that impact the well-being of the school community. Works in partnership with local law enforcement, emergency responders, and other public safety entities as needed.
  
  

Essential Functions:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following

• Patrol school property, including buildings, parking lots, entrances, and outdoor areas to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors.
• Operate and monitor security cameras and alarm systems to detect suspicious behavior and prevent incidents.
• Assists in documenting all incidents, accidents, and suspicious activities in written or spoken reports with key information. Maintain detailed records for review by administrators or law enforcement.
• Recognize and evaluate potential security threats or hazardous conditions and take appropriate steps to report and/or mitigate risks.
• Regularly patrol hallways, cafeterias, and other areas to ensure a safe and orderly environment, especially during transitions between classes or breaks.
• Assists with supervising students and assists in maintaining good student behavior; guides students to stay on task in work and play activities; alerts teacher to student's special behavioral and learning issues.
• Monitors student behavior and documents special issues and problems; assures all required written reports are completed and submitted daily; assists with clerical duties and record keeping as needed.
• Be a visible presence and a resource for students in need of assistance, whether for emotional support or guidance in resolving conflicts.
• Observe student interactions to identify potential bullying, fighting, or other negative behaviors. Report or intervene as appropriate.
• Communicates with parents, students, and staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information.
• Assists with individual and small group interventions to improve student behavior.
• Supervises students in a variety of settings including classrooms in a group or one-on-one, during meal times, and on the playground to maintain student safety; enforces District policies and rules of conduct and reports behavior issues, disciplinary incidents, and other concerns to teacher or principal.
• Supports the relationship between the Mandan Public Schools and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and School staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and School information; follows compliance rules governing child abuse; performs related duties as required or assigned.
  
  

Reports To:

• Building Principal
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Skill in:

• Monitoring and improving student behavior and learning skills.
• Assisting children and special needs students, and assessing educational needs.
• Maintaining composure, and working effectively in classroom and school facility environments.
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with students, using patience, understanding, and caring.
• Assisting students to improve behavior and socialization skills.
• Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
  
  

License and Certification Requirements:

A valid North Dakota State Driver's License may be required.

Physical Demands And Working Environment

Work is performed in a standard classroom and office environment; may be required to physically restrain students.

Application Procedures

Please attach a resume to your electronic application. All application material must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Application form and resume should demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applications should include information which directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials.

Employment requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment.

A state and federal background check will be conducted on the final candidate.