Part-Time School Safety Associate Intellectus Preparatory Charter School Mount Vernon, NY Job Details Part-time From $18 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications School experience CPR Certification High school diploma or GED First Aid Certification Guard Card Attention to detail Working with youth Full Job Description Part-Time School Safety Associate Intellectus Preparatory Charter SchoolMount Vernon, New YorkPart-Time | School-Based About Intellectus Preparatory Charter School Intellectus Preparatory Charter School (IPCS) is a 6-12 public charter school in Mount Vernon, New York, committed to preparing scholars to become intellectually prepared, socially conscious, and personally developed leaders. Through rigorous academics, experiential learning, restorative practices, and intentional personal development, IPCS creates a school environment where scholars are known, supported, challenged, and held to high expectations. Our commitment to being Small. Safe. Successful. means that safety is more than building security. It requires strong relationships, consistent systems, proactive supervision, and adults who understand that a safe and orderly environment is essential to scholar learning and development. The Opportunity Intellectus Preparatory Charter School is seeking a reliable, observant, and student-centered Part-Time School Safety Associate to support the physical safety, security, and daily operations of our school community. The School Safety Associate will maintain a visible and professional presence throughout the building, monitor entrances and common areas, support arrival and dismissal procedures, respond appropriately to safety concerns, and work closely with school leadership to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for scholars, staff, families, and visitors. This position requires a current and valid New York State Security Guard Registration Card (Guard Card). The ideal candidate understands how to maintain firm boundaries and high expectations while interacting respectfully and appropriately with young people. This position requires strong judgment, situational awareness, professionalism, and the ability to remain calm and responsive in challenging situations. School Safety & Security Maintain a visible and active safety presence throughout assigned areas of the school building. Monitor the school's primary entrance and maintain controlled access to the building. Verify visitors and ensure compliance with established sign-in, identification, and visitor management procedures. Conduct regular walkthroughs of hallways, stairwells, entrances, exits, common areas, and the exterior perimeter. Monitor security cameras and other school safety systems as assigned. Identify and immediately report safety hazards, suspicious activity, unauthorized individuals, or other security concerns. Assist school leadership in maintaining secure entrances and exits throughout the school day. Respond promptly and appropriately to disturbances, emergencies, and other safety-related incidents. Contact or support communication with emergency services when directed or when circumstances require immediate emergency intervention. Assist with emergency drills, evacuations, lockdowns, and other school safety procedures. Complete incident reports and required safety documentation accurately and promptly. Scholar Arrival, Dismissal & Movement Support safe, orderly, and efficient scholar arrival and dismissal. Maintain an active safety presence during high-traffic transitions throughout the school day. Monitor scholar movement through hallways, stairwells, entrances, exits, and common spaces. Reinforce school expectations respectfully and consistently. Identify developing concerns and intervene appropriately before situations escalate. Work collaboratively with school leaders and staff when additional support is needed during transitions or scholar incidents. Scholar & Community Relationships Build respectful relationships with scholars while maintaining clear professional boundaries. Model calm, respectful, and responsible behavior in all interactions. Utilize verbal de-escalation and conflict-management strategies whenever appropriate. Understand the developmental needs of middle and high school scholars and respond to behavior without unnecessarily escalating situations. Welcome families and visitors professionally while consistently enforcing school safety and visitor procedures. Contribute to a school culture in which scholars experience safety, consistency, accountability, and care. Emergency Preparedness & Response Become thoroughly familiar with the school's safety plan, emergency procedures, evacuation routes, and communication protocols. Respond quickly and calmly during emergencies or potentially dangerous situations. Immediately notify appropriate school leadership of serious incidents, threats, or safety concerns. Assist in securing designated areas when directed during an emergency. Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive safety matters. Participate in required school safety training, emergency drills, and preparedness activities.

Required Qualifications Candidates must:

Possess a current and valid New York State Security Guard Registration Card (Guard Card) and remain properly registered throughout employment. Experience working with children in a school setting Have completed all New York State-required security guard training applicable to their registration. Maintain all required NYS security guard annual training and renewal requirements throughout employment. Provide documentation of current NYS Security Guard registration prior to employment. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Demonstrate strong situational awareness, judgment, and attention to detail. Be able to remain calm and exercise sound judgment during emergencies, conflicts, and high-pressure situations. Demonstrate strong verbal communication and conflict de-escalation skills. Be able to interact professionally with scholars, families, staff, visitors, and community members. Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance. Be able to stand and walk for extended periods and respond throughout the school building as necessary. Successfully complete all additional background checks, fingerprinting, clearances, and employment requirements applicable to working in a New York public charter school. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in school safety, security, youth programming, law enforcement, military service, emergency response, or a related field. Previous experience working in a middle school or high school environment. Experience working directly with adolescents and families. Training or demonstrated experience in verbal de-escalation, crisis prevention, conflict resolution, or restorative practices. CPR, First Aid, AED, or other emergency-response certification. Schedule This is a part-time position with scheduling based on the operational needs of the school. Priority coverage may include scholar arrival, dismissal, high-traffic transition periods, school events, and other times identified by school leadership. Candidates should have flexibility to support occasional school events or activities outside of the regular school day when needed. What We Are Looking For We are seeking someone who understands that excellent school safety work is both proactive and relational . The strongest candidate will notice concerns before they become incidents, communicate clearly with school leadership, maintain appropriate boundaries with scholars, and contribute to an environment that feels orderly, welcoming, and secure. At Intellectus Prep, safety professionals are members of the school community and are expected to uphold the same high standards of professionalism, consistency, respect, and accountability expected of every adult in the building. Intellectus Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse team of professionals dedicated to the success, safety, and development of our scholars.

Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person