Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is Hiring a Deans Assistant (OH) 24/25SY Near Oswego, IL
Deans Assistant (OH) 24/25SY
JobID: 14190
Date Posted: 5/3/2024
Location: Oswego High School COMPENSATION: $16.50/hour plus benefits (24/25 SY Starting Rate per CBA). *Please note that the hourly rate of pay is inclusive of the mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). BENEFITS: Full-time Associates enjoy a robust selection of healthcare benefits including employer paid Life and AD&D insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as three medical plans to choose from including PPO and HMO plans. What's more, CUSD provides a 100% claim reimbursement program for out of pocket expenses (excluding ER services), when an employee is enrolled in our PPO plan and uses our RUSH Healthcare reimbursement program. UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the Oswego Transportation Association (OTA). QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
Ablity to monitor students
Effective communication skills
Proven ability to work well in a team
Ability to use a hand-held stop sign, flashlight, two-way radio.
Stamina to stand for long periods of time, mobility to escort students and visitors
Ability to work out of doors in all weather conditions and with exposure to traffic
Desired Qualifications / Skills:
Experience working with adolescents
Experience working with at-risk youth
Bilingual (Spanish)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Dean's Assistant promotes student safety and building security by maintaining a high degree of visibility in assigned areas with students and/or visitors or other staff when assigned. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains a high degree of courtesy and respect for students, staff and the public by:
Interacting in a professional and controlled manner at all times
Maintaining a personal code of respect for everyone in every encounter
Remaining as neutral as possible in a dispute
Reporting all incidents to supervisors so that a record of what transpired is available
Dressing in an appropriate uniform as required by the school district
Wearing all identification that is required by the administration at all times
Provides emergency, fire drill and/or evacuation procedures when necessary by:
Assisting injured or violated students or other persons in the school building
Providing timely and appropriate emergency assistance toward injured or violated persons on the school campus
Reporting violated or destroyed property on the school campus in a timely way
Escorting and directing students during fire drill and other emergency procedure practices
Assisting any other individuals during emergency procedures
Provides a secure environment for students and staff by:
Encouraging students to maintain order at all times
Encouraging students to cooperate with staff at all times
Assisting other staff when needed and appropriate in crowd control activities
Assisting law enforcement officers on the campus when necessary
Assists other staff in monitoring student behavior before, during and after school activities by:
Monitoring regular & special needs buses
Assists school-age children to cross public streets safely by directing and/or regulating vehicular and pedestrian traffic at specified intersections
Watches for suspicious persons and/or vehicles that may prey upon young children
Provides a safe adult presence that young children may go to when they need assistance while going to and from school
Assisting with special needs student activities
Informing staff of late buses
Monitoring after-school areas during activities
Notifying emergency personnel or police during an after-school activity when necessary
Notifying the security team of violations or emergencies during after-school activities
Enforces and observes all school district policies and state statutes at all times by:
Maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations
Managing disruptive student behavior in a professional manner at all times
Reporting all incidents in a timely manner
Reporting all incidents to supervisors for further action or law enforcement activity
Writing all required reports, memos, or necessary communications
Using all communication devices in a professional and timely manner
Being aware of all confidentiality issues for students, staff, or parents
Operating all security equipment in an appropriate way
Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding all school matters