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Safety Aide (Dexter Middle School) at Whittier City School District Print Application Deadline 8/20/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/6/2026 Contact Cynthia Vasquez Number of Openings 1 Salary Single Rate $16.90 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info $16.90 hourly Length of Work Year 22 hrs./week Employment Type Part Time About the Employer Welcome to the Whittier City School District, a Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade school district with eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one K-8 school, and two virtual learning academies. We serve approximately 6,300 students who matriculate into the Whittier Union High School District. Whittier City School District offers advanced technology programs, including 1:1 devices, Apple TV, and innovative instruction to support all students. Whittier City School District is one of seven local districts that join together in a Special Education Cooperative (SELPA) serving Whittier area special needs students. The Board and community support the Visual and Performing Arts, including music and art teachers at every school. Whittier puts "Students First. Every Decision - Every Day. Job Description /
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SAFETY AIDE GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the principal or designee, assists in ensuring student safety by monitoring campus buildings and grounds, controlling access to the campus, assuring student compliance with school policies and performing related work as required.
REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrates an understanding, patient and receptive attitude towards students of varied age groups; Communicates effectively in oral and written English; Understands and carries out oral and written directions; Displays sufficient stamina to permit performance of duties in inclement weather; Tactful and helpful under unfavorable or difficult situations; Demonstrates empathy when working with students having special needs; Maintain routine records Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with children and adults.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties of the safety aide are not limited to, but may include the following: Assisting with student control on grounds and in buildings, including halls, walkways, cafeteria/eating areas, parking lots, campus entrances and restrooms Providing appropriate leadership for students to earn their respect and cooperation in following directions and school rules Checking students' passes for authorization to be out of class Checking visitors' passes and directing general public to the administration office, in accordance with campus sign-in procedures. Escorting law enforcement officers and search dogs Investigating and reporting incidents of persons loitering on or near the campus and students leaving or congregating off school grounds without permission. Identifying, correcting and/or reporting safety hazards that may compromise student/staff safety. Monitoring student behavior, deterring and modifying inappropriate student behaviors of a relatively minor nature and reporting serious infractions to school administrator(s) for possible disciplinary action. Operating a two-way radio to communicate with school administrators, staff, and other campus personnel. Monitoring parking lots for proper parking procedures and traffic flow, opening and securing gates.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school graduation or equivalent and work experience, demonstrate ability to work effectively with middle school students.
KNOWLEDGE OF
basic methods of individual and group supervision, interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy, and health and safety regulations.
ABILITY TO
monitor campus to maintain order in a middle school setting. Be able to assure student compliance with school and District policies and regulations. Ability to learn, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to perform duties with patience, tact, good judgment and composure within established guidelines. The Safety Aide is able to observe situations and accurately determine an effective course of action. OTHER Person performing service in this position classification may exert 20 to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move object.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Send to the attention of Dr. Alexis Norman, Asst. Supt., Human Resources application/letter of interest resume with references two letters of recommendation and proof of high school graduation Whittier City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants shall be accorded equality of consideration without discrimination on the basis of the applicant's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Requirements / Qualifications
All requested documents must be submitted together by the deadline or closing date. Please include references with their contact phone number and email address. Please include at least one supervisor with your references. High school graduation/GED is a minimum requirement. Proof of HS Graduation (Minimum of HS Graduation/GED) Resume (Resume ) Requirements / Qualifications All requested documents must be submitted together by the deadline or closing date. Please include references with their contact phone number and email address. Please include at least one supervisor with your references. High school graduation/GED is a minimum requirement. Proof of HS Graduation (Minimum of HS Graduation/GED) Resume (Resume ) Comments and Other Information Under the supervision of the principal or designee, assists in ensuring student safety by monitoring campus buildings and grounds, controlling access to the campus, assuring student compliance with school policies and performing related work as required.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF IT CLEARLY INDICATES THAT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE
MET and
ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED
Comments and Other Information Under the supervision of the principal or designee, assists in ensuring student safety by monitoring campus buildings and grounds, controlling access to the campus, assuring student compliance with school policies and performing related work as required.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF IT CLEARLY INDICATES THAT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE
MET and
ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED
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