The Binghamton City School District is now seeking dedicated and reliable candidates to join our District School Safety team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to keep ours schools staff safe a welcoming environment for our students and staff.

Workday/year

School Safety Monitors are contracted at 7.5 hours per day with a 30-minute unpaid lunch and two 10-minute breaks (1 – am and 1 pm). The work year is 215 days. School Safety report two weeks before the start of the school year. The year ends June 30^th.

Start and dismissal times:

                Elementary: 7:15 am - 3:15 pm

                Middle School: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

                High School: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Daily work activities and expectations:

• School Safety Monitors are required to wear a uniform. A shirt is provided by the district and black pants. You will also be required to wear an ID badge at all times.
• School Safety Monitors will be stationed at the main entrance of the building and will be required to use the Scholar Chip identity verification system and produce name badges for visitors as well as late passes to students who arrive after the start of the day.
  • If there is an issue with an angry parent or community member, take down their information and remember to keep calm and de-escalate the situation. Encourage the individual to make an appointment.
• School Safety Monitors are required to perform routine building checks throughout the day, which include:
  • Checking the outside perimeter of the building –Report any strange activity or miscellaneous objects discovered on school property.
  • Question persons on school premises who are not students or staff, thereby establishing their identity and purpose of visit, and advise them regarding rules for visiting the buildings, either directing them to the proper office or asking them to leave school property.
  • Clearing of the hallways “sweeps” – Students found in the hallways after the class period has started should be escorted to class. This should be completed at the beginning of each period and routinely throughout the day.
  • Remember to be VISIBLE and welcoming. Establishing positive relationships with staff, students, and visitors is paramount.
• Keep radio conversations short and use appropriate language. If there is an emergency, radio the Principal's office immediately.
• Always use appropriate language when speaking with students, staff, and visitors.
• End-of-day procedures – School Safety Monitors will be required to assist with student dismissal. Keep hallways and doorways safe; ensure students are escorted to their correct buses and picked up.
  • If a student has missed the bus or has not been picked up by the parent, contact the main office immediately.

Daily work activities and expectations (cont’d):

• Fights/Verbal Altercations (Code Red/Code Yellow). All School Safety must respond. Students need to be separated and removed from the scene. Halls should be cleared.
• Fire drills/Lockdown/Lockout – Stay in your location until hallways are completely clear – Then call on radio – Evacuate building when location is clear.
• Advise teachers, counselors, or the principal about potential or actual student problems concerning missed classes, truancy from school, disciplinary problems, or other school or personal problems;
  • Forming relationships with students and staff is essential in this role. Remember to keep a positive attitude.