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School Safety Monitor 2025 -2026

Foundation Academy Home Office

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:15am-4:15pm (Times may vary based on needs) Will need to be on campus prior to staff and scholars

Salary

$34,000–$45,000 (with overtime opportunities available)

What is the opportunity?

This innovative school focuses on building independence, ingenuity, empathy, and leadership through enrichment programming, agile learning, and exceptional instruction. That's where you come in. Are you passionate about creating a safe and inclusive school environment where every scholar can thrive? Do you bring a calm presence, quick decision-making, and strong interpersonal skills to de-escalate conflict and support a positive school climate? If so, your next step is clear. Grow with us as a Student Safety Monitor and help foster the safe, welcoming community our students and staff deserve.

What is in it for you?

  • Merit-based pay increases annually 
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
  • Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount 
  • Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
  • Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
  • Regular strategic professional development and coaching
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
  • Windows-based laptop 
  • Regular team-building activities and outings
  • 10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually 
  • 20 paid holiday observances
  • A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students

What will you be doing?

Campus Safety and Monitoring

  • Conduct daily walk-throughs of school buildings to identify and report in writing any safety or operational issues to immediate supervisor.
  • Monitor all high-traffic areas including arrival, dismissal, hallways, cafeterias, recess/playgrounds, and parking lots.
  • Provide crowd and traffic control during school events and daily routines.
  • Monitor security cameras as assigned and respond to facility alarms and emergency incidents as needed.
  • Ensure that all visitors are signed in and properly badged through the Main Office.

Emergency Response and Compliance

  • Serve as a first responder to First Aid/CPR calls and coordinate with school nurses and emergency personnel.
  • Coordinate and execute required monthly safety drills (fire, lockdown, evacuation) in compliance with state codes.
  • Assist with crisis prevention and de-escalation using non-violent crisis intervention techniques and providing reports directly to School Workers/ Student Support Team/ School Leaders.
  • Conduct building sweeps and post outside at designated congregation areas during emergencies.
  • Support emergency equipment checks (AED units, emergency kits, door alarms) and ensure readiness.
  • Ability to successfully pass unannounced periodic First AID and CPR drills.

Student Support and Accountability

  • Enforce hall pass and building access policies.
  • Supervise and redirect student behavior using preventative strategies to reduce Tier 3 infractions.
  • Complete written incident reports and collaborate with school administration on student discipline matters.
  • Support attendance follow-up and prevention of student skip patterns and chronic absenteeism.
  • Help ensure zero incidents involving drugs or weapons during or after school events.

School Culture and Equity

  • Model high emotional intelligence, professionalism, and equity-driven practices when engaging with students and families.
  • Use cultural responsiveness to ensure unbiased, respectful interactions with all scholars.
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with students, staff, and the school community
  • Partner with leadership and operations staff to proactively prevent conflicts and safety concerns.

Break down of Day

  • 85% Security walkthroughs and ensuring safety of building
  • 10% Arrival and dismissal of students
  • 5% Documentation and reporting

What do we require from you?

  • 2+ years of experience in school safety, security, or first responder roles preferred
  • Crowd Control and Traffic Control experience preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Computer Literacy skills with Google Suite
  • CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire
  • Valid SORA License preferred (or willingness to obtain based on assignment)
  • Valid NJ driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time (85% or more of the workday)
  • Experience working in a school setting or with youth in a supervisory capacity strongly preferred
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and non-discriminatory learning environment
  • Familiarity with or willingness to be trained in non-violent crisis intervention (e.g., CPI or similar)
  • Semifinalist candidates will be required to provide unofficial transcripts, evidence of certification/eligibility, and 3 professional references. 
  • Hired candidates are responsible for the following: official transcripts, criminal clearance (fingerprinting), and medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing).

Want to join our FAmily?

We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability. 

Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high standards because that’s what our families deserve. 

We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly’s Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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