25/26 Assistant- RJC 358230

TITLE: RJC Assistant (Classified)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 48 semester hours or associate’s degree in any discipline. Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children. Ability to solve minor problems and follow detailed written and oral instructions.

Must obtain and maintain a CDL Bus license and drive a bus when called upon to do so.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITES:

• Plans and implements programs and activities to reduce school violence.
• Promotes character education concepts and serves as a positive role model.
• Maintains high visibility throughout the building and grounds.
• Collaborates closely with the school resource officer (SRO).
• Coordinates program-related staff development for faculty and staff as indicated.
• Monitors student behavior and develops interventions for improvement.
• Makes classroom presentations on program-related topics in coordination with instructional staff.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, administration, and staff.
• Involves parents and community as “on-site” advocates in the schools.
• Serves on the Student Services Team and the School Crisis Team.
• Assists the administrative staff with security concerns.
• Periodically participates in alternative and remediation programs, detention halls, and attendance academies.
• Attends scheduled ISS and School Resource Officers program meetings.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities.
• Completes monthly reports and other accountability reports (such as for grants) as assigned.
• Makes recommendations to school administration and staff utilizing needs assessment data and observations.
• Obtains and maintains CDL bus license.
• Completes the pre-trip and post-trip inspection.
• Drives a bus when called upon to do so while maintaining proficiency in driving skills.
• Maintains bus route schedule.
• Maintains discipline and reports undisciplined students to school administration.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops and transport only authorized students.
• Complies with local and state traffic regulations and observes all mandatory safety regulations.
• Reports delays and accidents.
• Cleans the interior of the bus.

• Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing fairness.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess the visual acuity to work with data and figures, operate a computer, do extensive reading and prepare and present written and oral reports and statistical data.
• Must have finger dexterity and be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must become familiar with and maintain the Rapid Responder Program.
• Good knowledge of the school system and individual school crisis response and emergency plans.
• Good knowledge of conflict resolution, aggression management, crisis intervention, and de-escalation strategies, student and staff self-protection, crime prevention, bullying prevention, and drug and alcohol prevention.
• Assists schools in adopting the most successful strategies to train school staff to identify early warning signs and the most effective way to de-escalate potentially violent situations.
• Develop and present educational programs for school personnel, parents, and students as a means of preventing violence in schools.
• Serves as a liaison to schools and community agencies, police, and emergency response personnel.
• Must have a working knowledge of current trends in gang activity.
• Must be able to work as a team player.

Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.

Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License.

REV 04/25