Qureos Mentor

Katy Independent School District

<div>Reports To: Chief of Police
Duty Days: 187 Days
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: A04
Date Revised: 09/2024 
Qualifications:
 
 
College hours, high school diploma or GED (preferred)
Texas Driver License and available transportation
 
Level two security commission from the Texas Commission on Private Security
Ability to record information
Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
Ability to work effectively with students
Ability to communicate effectively
Working knowledge of personal and property security techniques and electronic security systems
Possess skills and interest in working within an educational environment
Possess the sensitivity and maturity to work effectively with adolescents
Previous experience as a security guard preferred 
Primary Purpose: 
Under direct supervision, provide security and protection for students, campus personnel, patrons, and district property. 
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
<div><ul><li>Assist in protection of students, staff, and District property.
</li></ul><ul><li>Serve as a security resource to students and campus personnel.
</li></ul><ul><li>Establish and maintain an ongoing working relationship with faculty and law enforcement personnel serving the school community.
</li></ul><ul><li>Identify unauthorized persons who come within the boundaries of the campus and verify their authority.
</li></ul><ul><li>Report all criminal offenses, originating on assigned campuses, to the District&rsquo;s police department.
</li></ul><ul><li>Prepare and file all appropriate reports.
</li></ul><ul><li>Appear in court and/or hearings as a witness or complainant when appropriate.
</li></ul><ul><li>Provide a general and consistent adult presence at critical locations during school related events.
</li></ul><ul><li>Provide a random security patrol on assigned campus.
</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate security services with Katy ISD police personnel.
</li></ul><ul><li>Provide appropriate assistance during disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, etc. (where Katy ISD personnel are required).
</li></ul><ul><li>Through the standard chain of command, inform the Chief of Police of all conditions that effect safety and security of students, staff, and district property.
</li></ul></div>Equipment Used: 
Two-way radio, CCTV, personal computer, and alarm systems 
Working Conditions: 
Maintain emotional control and professionalism under stress; prolonged standing; strenuous walking and climbing of stairs, able to see and hear with or without reasonable accommodation, moderate lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds). Able to physically respond to emergencies, control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions, including violent and armed confrontations, work outdoors in varying climate conditions. 
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.</div>

Security Guard - Level II Certification - 187 Days

<div>Reports To: Principal
Duty Days: 187 Days
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
 
Pay Grade: AS01 
Qualifications: 
College hours, high school diploma or GED
Type 35 WPM with accuracy
Good communication skills
Handle confidential information
Ability to organize
Filing
Copy machine skills
Receptionist skills
Ability to speak Spanish fluently (Preferred) 
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
<div><ul><li>Handle all telephone communications.
</li></ul><ul><li>Sort and distribute incoming mail.
</li></ul><ul><li>Greet and assist visitors and District personnel.
</li></ul><ul><li>Assist in planning for office needs.
</li></ul><ul><li>Assist in maintaining filing system.
</li></ul></div>Equipment Used: 
Personal computer, typewriter, printer, copier, and fax machine. 
Working Conditions: 
Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions. 
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.</div>

Clerk - Office/187 Day (Bilingual Preferred)

<div>Reports to: Principal
Duty Days: 197 Days
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: I00
Date Created: 10/2023 
Qualifications: 
Master&rsquo;s degree
Texas Teacher&rsquo;s certificate
Texas School Librarian certificate or equivalent
Learning resource endorsement (for those who earned the certificate prior to January 23, 2001)
Minimum of two years successful classroom teaching 
Primary Purpose: 
Direct the operation of the school library. Provide services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems. Serve as teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to ensure that library/media center is involved in instructional programs of the school. 
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
<div><ul><li>Ensure that school library program goals and objectives are aligned with school and district long-range strategic plans, state and national program standards.
</li></ul><ul><li>Create an environment that is conducive to active and participatory learning, resource-based instructional practices, and promoting and safe and nurturing environment.
</li></ul><ul><li>Disseminate to the learning community up-to-date district policies concerning such issues as materials selection, circulation, reconsideration of materials, copyright, privacy, plagiarism, and acceptable use.
</li></ul><ul><li>Encourage the use of instructional technology to engage students and to improve learning, providing 24/7 access to digital information resources for the entire learning community.
</li></ul><ul><li>Advocate for school library programs and the guiding principles of the school library profession; the school library media specialist is an active, accessible, and informed proponent of the school library profession.
</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain frequent and timely communication to stakeholders through the school and library website, parent newsletter, e-mail, and various media platforms.
</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with teachers and students to design and teach engaging inquiry and learning experiences and assessments that incorporate multiple literacies and foster critical thinking and lifelong learning.
</li></ul><ul><li>Develop and maintain, in accordance with district policy, a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and the teaching styles and instructional strategies used within the school community.
</li></ul><ul><li>Cooperate and network with other librarians, vendors, and other entities to provide access to resources outside the school.
</li></ul><ul><li>Evaluate, promote, and use existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning, supplement school resources, connect the school with the global learning community, and communicate with students and teachers.
</li></ul><ul><li>Remain current in professional practices and developments, information technologies, and educational research applicable to school library program.
</li></ul><ul><li>Use effective management principles to supervise personnel, resources, and facilities.
</li></ul><ul><li>Administer budgets effectively and efficiently according to priorities of the instructional program, the district&rsquo;s collection development policy, and the established district business practice.
</li></ul><ul><li>Follow district processes and procedures for selection, acquisition, resource sharing, etc. that assures appropriate resources are available when needed.
</li></ul><ul><li>Select and use appropriate applications provided by the district for managing circulation, cataloging, budgeting, and purchasing.
</li></ul><ul><li>Arrange for flexible scheduling of the school libraries to provide student accessibility to staff and resources.
</li></ul><ul><li>Provide a systematically organized, cataloged and balanced collection of books, software, and technology resources that supports curriculum, satisfies the needs of a diverse student population and is based on Katy ISD Board approved selection policies.
</li></ul><ul><li>Compile and maintain inventory of fixed assets.
</li></ul></div>Working Conditions: 
Ability to maintain positive attitude under the stress of frequent interruptions, multiple tasks, deadlines, and technical problems/delays.
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of
computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. 
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.</div>

Specialist - Library Media

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Security Guard - Level II Certification - 187 Days

Clerk - Office/187 Day (Bilingual Preferred)

Specialist - Library Media