Safety Team Member - FT

Posting Opens July 22, 2026                                 Posting Closes July 31, 2026
 
The Akron Board of Education announces openings for Safety Team Members, Job Code 318, Time Schedule 522.  This position is responsible for transporting students.  Salary: $18.79 - $25.98.  This is a School Employees Retirement System position.   FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt.
 
Application must be made electronically through https://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/. 

The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate.  For further information, please contact Alan Jones, Director, Safety and Security at 330-761-2731.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.;
• Must satisfactorily complete Bureau of Criminal Investigation background check.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License.
• Must have less than 6 points on license.

Desired:

• Must have a high degree of physical stamina to be capable of performing the physical demands of the job;
• Ability to drive for extended periods during assigned shifts to support district-wide safety and operational needs
• Ability to be tactful and exercises good judgment;
• Ability to work effectively with others;
• Ability to work with diverse populations;
• Ability to communicate oral and/or written ideas and directives clearly and effectively;
• Ability to follow oral and written directions;
• Effective, active listening skills;
• Organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Frequent requirement to climb, i.e., steps on bus;
• Occasional requirements to restrain.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• An employee in this position exercises a high level of judgment and tact in working with staff, students and visitors in APS buildings or other assigned areas;
• May also be assigned to ride school buses to support student behavior and safety of students;
• Safely transport families, students, or staff to designated locations in support of district programs and services;
• Monitor student behavior to support a positive educational opportunity for each child;
• Interact with students while monitoring the halls during class changes, lunch and dismissal;
• Provide mobile safety support at off-site events and locations where Akron Public Schools (APS) students are present (e.g., athletic events, field trips, community gatherings);
• Monitors school parking lots, school grounds and all common areas in a school building or school bus to provide a safe, orderly, and affirming school environment;
• Reports to administrators when students violate the Code of Student Behavior or specific building rules;
• Assists in locker searches and building searches when warranted;
• Assists in monitoring visitors to the building to provide access information and sign in procedures;
• Assists in monitoring student activities;
• Conduct regular patrols and respond to incidents across multiple school sites and district facilities using a district-issued vehicle;
• Conduct regular patrols and respond to incidents across multiple school sites and district facilities using a district-issued vehicle
• Maintain accurate travel logs and follow all district protocols related to vehicle use and student transport
• Collaborate with a diverse range of APS staff, students, families, and community partners to promote a safe and welcoming environment
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills when interacting with stakeholders in high-pressure or sensitive situations
• Exhibit sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when responding to safety-related concerns across various school and community settings
• Remain flexible and responsive to rapidly changing assignments and priorities, including last-minute driving requests or safety deployments
• Ensure compliance with all district safety policies, transportation regulations, and student confidentiality requirement
• ?Assists in monitoring student, staff and visitor activities before and after school and during class changes;
• Assists Safety and Security and building administration with specific or anticipated security problems, which may include students, parents, visitors, and/or intruders;
• Works with APD and SRO's, Student Services, and Safety personnel, building counselors and administrators to provide a safe, orderly, and affirming educational program;
• Perform surveillance inside o