School Safety Assistant (7.5 hours)

Position Type:
Support Staff

Date Posted:
4/22/2026

Location:
Tanana Middle School

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
05/08/2026 Note: Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time.

Job Summary: The school safety assistant's primary duty is to monitor and maintain discipline among students in and around the school campus. Ensures and maintains the security and safety of the building, staff, students, and other personnel. Works directly with building administration to effectively respond to emergency and/or high-risk situations. Works directly with students to prevent and/or intervene in potentially violent situations. May also assist in daily minor maintenance of the building.

New Hire Hourly Rate: Grade 7: $23.15 - $25.90 DOE
Internal Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement
Work Day: 7.5 hours
Work Year: 9 months
Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Demonstrated ability to be reliable, follow directions, work independently, and exercise good judgment.
3. Ability to effectively communicate with adults and students to ensure cooperation with directives.
4. Knowledge of de-escalation strategies.
5. Ability to effectively handle stress, defuse confrontations, and proceed with authority absent supervision.
6. Proven ability to work effectively on a team.
7. The ability to intervene in violent situations in an appropriate manner.
8. First Aid/CPR certification within six (6) months of employment.
9. District-approved de-escalation and intervention technique certification within six (6) months of employment.

This position offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (PERS)

If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email [email protected].

Attachment(s):

• 7 - School Safety Assistant 7-25-2022.docx (1).pdf
• ESSA Salary Schedule - 2025-2026.pdf