Deans Assistant (OE) 26/27 SY

JobID: 16505

Date Posted:
3/20/2026

Location:
Oswego East High School

COMPENSATION: $17.00/hour plus benefits *Please note that the hourly rate of pay is inclusive of the mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the Oswego Transportation Association (OTA).

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:

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