Behavior Assistant Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Application Deadline: In-District Bargaining Unit Members August 19, 2026. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled. 

Projected Start Date: Approximately September 2, 2026 . Exact date to be determined by the district.

8 hours/day, 185 days/year

Salary Range 16 $27.42 to $37.58/hour

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described.  If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.  Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Campus Monitor at the high school level provides campus security supervision to assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students, faculty, and staff.  The Campus Monitor enforces District policies and school protocols to prevent, detect, and confront threats to students and the school, and to help promote a safe and healthy educational environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, Experience, Licensure and Certification

• Experience Required: Prior job-related experience school or institutional setting, law enforcement, or surveillance preferred
• Education Required:  High school diploma or equivalent
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:  Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability; Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance; current First Aid /CPR Cards

 Knowledge of:

• District policies and procedures regarding attendance and discipline
• Basic concepts of criminal justice and law enforcement methods

 Skill in:

• Operating surveillance equipment as well as computer programs and applications, including but not limited to email, systems applications, word processing, databases, spreadsheets, etc.
• Understanding the proper use and protocols of communication equipment, including walkie talkies.
• Communicating effectively with students, staff and parents and community members.
• Interacting with persons of different age groups and cultural backgrounds
• Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions
• Functioning as a self-starter, who works well independently or in a team
• Planning, prioritizing and completing assignments with minimum supervision
• Handling multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously
• Performing a variety of tasks and adjusting to flexible assignments often with short notice
• Administering first aid

 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for safety and security of students, staff and building
• Enforces school and district discipline codes
• Maintains high visibility at all times
• Participates in appropriate school meetings, ie: PBIS, Yellow Zone, Attendance
• Works with school administration, District staff, and outside agencies to improve safety and security
• Supervise students in various settings and environments including attending evening sports events and other student activities to monitor student and guest behavior
• Participates in parking lot supervision and bus loading/unloading
• Assists with monitoring of security cameras
• Intervene in student conflicts and assist with de-escalation of behavior
• Assist with school-related investigations
• Attend training in, maintain a valid certificate (if applicable), and utilizes district approved de-escalation and physical intervention techniques when needed in both classroom settings and in non-instructional locations within and around the school campus
• Keep up to date on social media tools for monitoring threats
• Notifies administrator(s) and coordinates with administrator on notifying law enforcement of potential criminal activity
• Assists in efforts to identify drug/alcohol use and abuse
• Maintain records related to the area of responsibility
• Serves as a member of the district's law enforcement unit, working cooperatively with law enforcement officials
• Works cooperatively with student council
• Working Conditions:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during the course of their duties.

 OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in securing the safety of students, staff, visitors, and buildings in the district
• Maintains a flexible schedule, in order to respond when appropriate, to the security needs of the district
• Assists with the transportation needs of students, including walking them to and from the bus, supervision of students on the way to and from the bus, supervision of loading and unloading of busses, arranging for the transportation needs of students
• Performs other tasks as assigned within scope of job description
• Administers medication to students when requested/required

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, move around, as well as talk and hear conversations in a potentially noisy environment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to use precise control of fingers and hand movement, often in a repetitive motion, such as keyboarding, as well as reaching for and handling objects.
• Must be physically capable of bending, stooping, kneeling, running, lifting, pushing, jumping
• Must be physically capable of utilizing approved restraint techniques when responding to students fighting, intruder pursuit, or other emergencies.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and move or restrain more than 100 pounds when required to intervene in student safety issues.

 WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance.  In case of an absence, the site and/or district protocol for reporting absences is followed.
• Maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information relating to staff, students and parents
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work setting
• Exercising prudent judgment
• Remaining calm and clear-headed in confrontational situations
• Work independently in the performance of routine duties
• Follow all District policies and work procedures
• Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position
• Maintain required licenses/certifications and successfully complete required trainings for the position
• Demonstrate professionalism when working with and communicating verbally and nonverbally with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds
• If employee is bilingual, interpretation, translating documents, and/or communicating orally in the second language may be requested
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, administrators, and law enforcement personnel

 
Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
*Applications must be submitted to Frontline Recruiting and Hiring by the closing date in order to be considered for the position. All employees hired by the District into a position not requiring licensure must be fingerprinted and have a criminal history check completed.  The cost is $71.50 and is the responsibility of the employee.  This employment is considered probationary pending return of the criminal records check from the FBI and Oregon State Police through the Oregon Department of Education.
Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.
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