Crisis Management Assistant Position Available In York, South Carolina

Crisis Management Assistant
Rock Hill School District
Sullivan Middle School – Rock Hill, South Carolina This job is also posted in Rock Hill School District 3
Job Details

Job ID:

5235224

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 12, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma required, college background preferred
At least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education; or An associate’s degree (or higher); or An approved state or local academic assessment that measures the paraprofessional’s knowledge of and ability to assist in instruction at the appropriate level. Paraprofessionals may meet the assessment requirement by passing the ParaPro Assessment (ETS.org). The minimum passing score on this test is 456. One of the three options listed is required within six months of employment.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Experience working with students with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma, stress and at-risk population in one-to-one and/or small group settings
Experience working with students in middle school and high school
Cooperative, able to work with supervising teachers and other staff members
Eager to learn new strategies such as Restorative Practices
Skills in interpersonal relations with pupils, parents, teachers, staff and the general public
Skills in data collection and maintaining required documentation of student performance
Demonstrates excellent independent self-management and organizational skills in the workplace
Outstanding references from current and former supervisors
Satisfactory SLED (SC Law Enforcement Division) report

Salary Range:

Support 2

Length of Contract:

185 days/7 hours per day

Starting Date:

2025-2026 College transcripts, three references, and a copy of appropriate credentials should also be submitted during the application process.
Prior to employment, the District will request a criminal record history check for past action of crimes. For this reason, information about date of birth, gender, and race is requested as a part of the application process.
The district reserves the right to make changes to the job posting/description as necessary to meet the district’s needs.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

Purpose Statement:

The job of the Crisis Management Assistant (CMA) is done for the purpose/s supporting students in crisis at each school assigned, providing redirection, de-escalation, self-regulation and other crisis prevention intervention techniques to reduce student outrage and return student to class. The CMA is considered a Tier 2 intervention, with the goal of assisting students in crisis and returning them to their general education classroom. The CMA will implement Restorative Practices activities along with crisis prevention interventions to assist school staff, decreasing out of school suspension and learning loss.
This job reports to the Principal/Director of Mental Health
Essential Functions
Support general education classroom teachers by modeling best-practice strategies through the use of restorative practices, CPI and other self-regulatory techniques as they work with students in crisis.
Support students in crisis, exhibiting a lack of self-regulation in the regular classroom, by providing a safe, quiet space with an opportunity to work through the immediate issues involving anxiety, anger and fears in order to return to their classroom.
Collect data on all student visits, including frequency, duration and intensity of crisis and specific interventions utilized as well as the outcome of each intervention.
Consult and share data on students in crisis with principals, general education teachers as well as the school’s MTSS team members.
Support the students going through the MTSS process to offer “check-in/check-out” with students that may exhibit inappropriate behaviors, lack of social skills to start and end their day with positive and nurturing approaches.
Support the school guidance counselor, mental health service providers, teaching staff, ISS staff and administration to provide Restorative Practices strategies
Participate in all required training provided by the District and the Mental Health Department
Collaborate with all school staff and administration to provide consistent behavior management techniques throughout the school day for each child in crisis.
Work with classroom teachers to develop capacity in the effective use of crisis intervention techniques.
Support classroom teachers through observing the child in the general education and other school settings.
Adhere to the ethical standards, established rules and regulations of the Rock Hill Schools District/York 3 as well as the state of South Carolina.
The employee must be able to become trained in the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques that may require a two-person restraint.
The position requires a collection of data on students, meeting deadlines with time constraints, interacting with the public and staff.
The employee is responsible for safety, well-being of students in crisis. Must be able to meet demands from several people.
Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform single, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

KNOWLEDGE

is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand written and oral instructions. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes. ABILITY is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups, establishing effective relationship while maintaining confidentiality, working as part of a team with frequent interruptions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others. Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job’s functions. There is opportunity to affect the organization’s services.
Working Environment
Ability to perform minimal physical demands: Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 20% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under some extreme physical requirements.
Experience
Experience with working with students ages 12-18; students with behavioral challenges, students that may have been through the court systems and juvenile justice systems.
Education
High school diploma
Higher education preferred (2-year degree or bachelor’s degree)
Certificates & Licenses
Valid high school diploma
Current certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or willing to receiving certification
Clearances
Satisfactory SLED (SC Law Enforcement Division) report; outstanding references from current and former employers
Required Testing Pre-employment TB Test Continuing Educ. / Training None Specified
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Salary Grade
Support 2
Terms of Employment 185 days/7 hours per day

Position Type:

Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required