Job Title:                                                             Lead Stipend- Care and Safety Associate

Grade Level/Terms of Employment:                  Pay Grade 112 (201 days / 10 months) 5% extra duty stipend

FLSA Status:                                                        Non-Exempt

Work Location:                                                    School-Based

Immediate Supervisor:                                       Zone Supervisor, Care, and Safety

General Description:
The Lead Care and Safety Associate works collaboratively with School-Based Leaders and Care and
Safety Associates to cultivate and maintain a safe school environment. The Care and Safety Associate
Lead engages students, staff, and families as partners, in alignment with the division’s safety priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Manages and evaluates a team of Care and Safety Associates (CSA) to ensure a safe and loving school environment
• Provides leadership and direction to Care and Safety Associates during critical incidents within the school
• Models and Implements trauma-informed and restorative strategies such as conflict resolution, mediation, and de-escalation techniques
• Works proactively with school administrators to build authentic relationships with CSAs, students, families, school-based staff, and other stakeholders to maintain safety in schools
• Plan, facilitate, and/or participate in school-based and division staff meetings
• Plan and facilitate professional learning for Care & Safety Associates
• Document CSA daily coverage and absences
• Lead morning huddle or end-of-day debrief with school administrators and CSAs
• Notifies the Care and Safety office when incidents happen in schools
• Review incident reports, witness statements, and other documents related to safety incidents prior to submission
• Supports the implementation of the Student Code of Responsible Ethics (SCORE)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years as a Care and Safety Associate or similar work experiences
• High school diploma or its equivalent required
• Completion of two years of college courses or an associate’s degree from an accredited institution in social work, political science, criminology/criminal justice, or related courses preferred
• Currently holds and maintains state certification as established by the DCJS
• Currently trained and maintains certification in a division-approved restraint methodology
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, school leaders, and staff
• Authentic, effective, and professional verbal and written communication
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and situations and the ability to operate effectively in a team environment
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and coordinate work, both independently and as a team leader
• Bilingual skills with proficiency/fluency in Spanish preferred

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access the website at: www.rvaschools.net

Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript, and license if applicable.
Three references names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process.
Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.