Discipline support officer | Youth worker | Bishan | School

Job Description

1. Campus Supervision & Discipline Prevention

Serve as a visible adult presence in high-movement areas and conduct systematic patrols during recess, lunch breaks, and lesson transitions.
Maintain supervisory presence in the canteen and Indoor Sports Hall during daily recess periods.
Support proactive discipline strategies and assist in simple peer reconciliation or mediation (where appropriate).
2. Late coming monitoring

Collect mobile phones and record latecomers arriving after 8am (Tuesdays to Fridays) or 9am (Mondays).
Manage late comers’ data and Detention list.
3. In-House Suspension Support

Help establish a structured environment for suspended students to support learning continuity during suspension.
Guide students through structured reflective activities and support their transition back into the classroom environment.
4. Investigative & Case Support

Assist in conducting preliminary investigations and fact-finding interviews.
Obtain student and witness statements where appropriate.
Compile evidence and prepare structured incident reports to relevant Key Personnel for directions.
5. Detention & Restorative Follow-Up

Supervise detention sessions, including maintaining attendance and behavioural records.
Coordinate reflection and restorative activities with Student Management Committee members.
Facilitate student reflection on choices, consequences and improvement strategies, ensuring that detention tasks are meaningful and developmental in nature.
6. Data Management

Collate and manage discipline-related data, including latecoming records, discipline statements, and other relevant documentation.
7. Deployment & Reporting

The DSO will report operationally to the Student Management Committee.
The deployment schedule will be determined by the school in accordance with the termly school timetable and school events
8. Performance Expectations

The DSO is expected to:

demonstrate professionalism, discretion and good judgement.
engage students respectfully and constructively.
uphold confidentiality and procedural fairness.
collaborate effectively with teachers and SM personnel.