Culture Keeper Substitutes (formerly School Safety Officers) are assigned to a variety of school campuses.  You may expect to be assigned to all grade levels and locations.

 

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform a variety of complex, basic duties requiring good communication skills, including assisting others in the workplace; monitor an assigned school campus; maintain order and safety; assure student compliance with school and district policies and regulations. Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community; communicate with students and staff to provide and receive information regarding school activities.

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The official School Culture Keeper I is distinguished from the School Culture Keeper II in that the higher level II position requires more education and experience, performs more difficult and complex duties, provides work direction to assigned staff, and is required to demonstrate validated test skills at a higher proficiency (see Licenses and Other Requirements).  The School Culture Keeper I performs complex, basic duties and works under direction.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform a variety of complex, basic duties requiring good communication skills, including assisting others in the workplace; monitor an assigned school campus; maintain order and, safety and security; assure student compliance with school and district policies and regulations.
• Unlock doors and school facilities; monitor lunch areas, walkways, restrooms and parking lots; observe students during passing periods between classes, lunch and break periods; and assure timely return of students to class. 
• Respond to calls regarding classroom disturbances, behavior problems or related situations; escort students to office for disciplinary action; and prepare incident reports.
• Utilize good communication skills to prevent student conflicts and fights according to established guidelines and intervene as necessary; advise students of consequences if rules are violated.
• Enforce school and District rules, regulations and policies for the safety of students, staff and property; report unusual activities or unauthorized persons on campus to appropriate personnel.
• Prevent illegal parking and loitering on school grounds according to established procedures; check vehicles for appropriate parking stickers.
• Assist in the investigation of illegal activities; search backpacks, cars and lockers for alcohol, weapons, drugs, drug paraphernalia and related items according to established procedures and district policies. 
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community; communicate with students and staff to provide and receive information regarding school activities.
• Operate a two-way radio to communicate with school office and other site personnel.
• Administer first aid as necessary; prepare related reports.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.  Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Complex, basic methods of individual and group supervision
• Requirements to maintain a school environment in a safe and orderly condition
• Attitudes, interests and emotional development of adolescents and teenagers
• Good communication and interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• District policies regarding student discipline, health, safety and other procedures
• First aid techniques
• ABILITIY TO:
• Perform a variety of complex, basic duties involving individual and group supervision
• Monitor an assigned campus to maintain order and security
• Assure student compliance with school and District policies and regulations
• Learn, interpret, apply, and explain laws, rules and regulations
• Observe situations and accurately determine an effective course of action
• Operate a two-way radio
• Communicate clearly with students, staff and others
• Understand and follow oral and written directions and work cooperatively with others
• Meet schedules and time lines and maintain a safe and orderly environment
• Maintain complex, basic records
• Administer first aid
• Complete work accurately and as directed with many interruptions

 

PREREQUISITES:

Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years of relevant experience.

Valid California Driver’s License, if applicable

 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS:

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Diverse school site environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions; exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses; occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 50 pounds, occasionally 50+ pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

 

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.