Excelsior Village Academies

School Resource Officer

Excelsior Village Academies  •  Stockbridge, GA (Onsite)  •  17 days ago
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Job Description

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

Maintain a visible and positive presence throughout the school campus

· Support arrival, dismissal, transitions, lunch, assemblies, and school events

· Build positive relationships with scholars, staff, families, and community stakeholders

· Support implementation of school safety protocols and emergency response procedures

· Respond professionally to emergencies and safety concerns on campus

· Assist with de-escalating student conflicts using restorative practices

· Collaborate closely with school leadership regarding student behavior and campus safety

· Maintain accurate incident reports and documentation

· Serve as liaison between the school and local law enforcement agencies when necessary

· Conduct routine campus safety checks and visitor monitoring

· Support supervision during extracurricular activities and family events

· Promote accountability, citizenship, leadership, and positive decision-making among scholars

· Assist with enforcing school policies and procedures consistently and respectfully

· Perform additional duties assigned by school leadership

Education

· High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

Requirements

Skills & Traits

· Strong commitment to student safety and relationship-building

· Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills

· Ability to remain calm under pressure

· Professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

· Ability to collaborate effectively with staff and families

· Commitment to maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications

· Experience in law enforcement, school safety, security, or youth services preferred

· Experience working with children or educational settings strongly preferred

· Valid law enforcement certification or security credentials preferred

· Successful criminal background check required

Benefits

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Excelsior Village Academies is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, EVA hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Next Steps

Email a resume and cover letter to Anneta Adams-Heyliger at aadamsheyliger@excelsiorvillageacademies.org. Applications are reviewed as they are received.

Excelsior Village Academies

About Excelsior Village Academies

Excelsior Village Academies is the first K-8 public charter school in Henry County, serving students across Henry, APS, Dekalb, Fulton and Clayton counties. Our mission at Excelsior Village Academies is to provide quality K-8 school choice by offering a rigorous academic program in a community centered learning environment. Students will develop the skills needed to thrive in college and careers.

We guide our students to be intuitive in their thinking, excellent problem solvers and to be skilled communicators who are able to work collaboratively while having awareness of others and their differing ways of thinking. We teach a knowledge-based curriculum building strong foundations for later learning and opens doors to effective participation and mutual understanding in a global society. We nurture a positive school culture where students feel interconnected, emboldened, and secure to take academic risks.

We support the development of our faculty strategically and profoundly by providing ongoing professional training and support and encourage our educators to collaborate with intention and challenge and motivate each other to attain great outcomes in turn creating a palpable sense of reciprocal teaching and learning.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Henry County, Georgia
Year Founded
2024
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