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SCHOOL SAFETY EDUCATION ADVISOR 1

DEFINITION: This is professional educational work in providing statewide advisory services in the development, improvement and expansion of school safety educational programs at the elementary and secondary levels.

An employee in this job provides advisory and consultative services to local school districts, intermediate units and teacher preparation staffs in improving school safety education programs in Commonwealth schools. Work involves diagnosing educational problems at the local level, recommending solutions and providing assistance in improving the educational programs. Employees conduct training sessions, workshops and conferences to disseminate information on successful practices, new curriculum materials and innovative techniques and results from experimental projects in school safety education. Work involves assisting schools with curriculum planning and participation in the development or modification of curricula and curriculum materials. Employees work with curriculum and research specialists to devise and evaluate new approaches and innovative programs in school safety education. Work also involves assisting in the integration of school safety into other curriculum or subject areas and resolving educational problems. Employees also work with other governmental and private agencies involved in school safety education-related activities to strengthen the subject area programs throughout the state. Work is performed with considerable independence and reviewed by a supervisor through periodic conferences and an evaluation of results.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Develops or participates in developing new approaches in school safety and driver education and in pilot testing these approaches to evaluate their effectiveness.

Works with local school professionals to determine specific problems with their school safety and driver education programs and to recommend improvements.

Develops and presents in-service workshop training to local school staff to familiarize them with current, new or improved practices, techniques and resources.

Develops or participates in conference programs and workshops to promote new developments, materials and trends in school safety education.

Assists teachers and administrators to develop curricula and curriculum materials or modify existing courses to better meet their needs and objectives.

Participates in the review of school safety education programs to introduce new concepts, methods and practices and to develop curriculum guides, course outlines and related resource materials.

Works with curriculum and research specialists in the initiation, planning and conduct of studies and projects to evaluate innovative approaches and different techniques in school safety education programs.

Disseminates information on current and new practices, developments, methods, materials and innovative and pilot programs through articles in professional journals, departmental publications or other media.

Provides advice and information to teacher preparation institutions, certification personnel and others involved in teacher education on unmet local school needs.

Provides advice to local school staff on the criteria and procedures for obtaining federal or special funds for improving their school safety education programs or to finance innovative projects.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of methods and trends in school safety education at both the elementary and secondary levels.

Knowledge of the role and objectives of school safety education in a child's educational development process.

Knowledge of teaching methods and techniques in school safety education program areas including their strengths and weaknesses.

Knowledge of curriculum planning and development in school safety education at the elementary and secondary school levels.

Knowledge of the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of students at the elementary and secondary level related to school safety education programs.

Ability to analyze and interpret safety education data.

Ability to develop curriculum materials and courses in school safety education for implementation at the elementary and secondary school levels.

Ability to develop training and workshops for teachers, administrators, and other staff on school safety education practices, resources, and developments.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Four years of professional experience in school safety education, including one year of experience in the development and implementation of school safety education curricula or programs;

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An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of experience in the development and implementation of school safety education curricula or programs.