Student Engagement Specialist Full Time

Type: Full-time

Job Description

Status: Non-Exempt. Dining with students and weekend rotations required.

Rotating Shifts: Evenings run from 2:45p to 11:15p
Non-School Days begin at Discretion of Dir: 6:45a or 8:45a

Nights begin at 10:45p for either 8 or 10 hours

Must be 21 years or older

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

1. Completes required Orientation and Training modules successfully

2. Demonstrates a working knowledge of information in the Handbooks

3. Studies the Behavioral Improvement Plans (BIPs) of each student

4. Establishes positive and effective relationships quickly with students and staff

5. Exhibits an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries

6. Works with other Student Engagement Specialists to implement meaningful activities for students

7. Observes and practices using de-escalation skills, interventions and consequences

8. Works with students to ensure campus areas are clean, orderly and presentable

9. Responds positively to a supervisor's request to perform other duties

CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. Completes work thoroughly, promptly, and efficiently

2. Supports approved decisions, responsibly completing tasks with minimal supervision

3. Holds self and students accountable for doing the right things

4. Is responsive and responsible, acknowledging verbal requests, phone, text, and emails

5. Maintains confidentiality and professionalism as a representative of LRA

6. Knows learning and safety expectations for students which define the LRA culture

7. Demonstrates an understanding of the Phase System; consistently using it with students

8. Supports and promotes the LRA values/norms (I AGER); and wants to work with us

9. Greets all visitors, parents and reviewers with a smile and the utmost respect

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

a. High School Diploma. Able to pass thorough background screening

b. CPR & First Aid certified or successful completion within first two weeks

c. Successful completion of LRA’s Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

a. Able to learn to observe student behavior interactions accurately

b. Able to learn to safely apply de-escalation actions

c. Able to learn to safely participate when behaviors require hands-on restraints

d. Able to run and walk to keep eyes on a potential AWOL student