Student Safety and Support Coordinator

Position Summary/Overview

The Student Safety and Support Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of students staff and visitors within our school community. In addition to emergency operations safety tasks this position is responsible for implementing a comprehensive student safety approach combining preventative strategies and addressing student wellbeing and behavior in addition to operational procedures. The position requires a robust understanding of safety protocols emergency response procedures threat assessment behavior support strategies and a commitment to fostering a safe secure and nurturing learning environment. The Student Safety and Support Coordinator is responsible for leading all aspects of school safety initiatives including planning training and coordination with various stakeholders. They are also required to work collaboratively with other departments to address systems of support for student wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership:

• Provides leadership and coordination in the development implementation and supervision of District programs pertaining to the promotion and maintenance of staff and student safety.
• Plans and implements policies procedures training programs drills/exercises assessments community partnerships and parent involvement as needed.
• Establishes and monitors progress towards program goals and objectives.
• Works with District leadership other departments and outside agencies to evaluate a continuum of safety and security enhancements at schools and non-school facilities along with budget implications.
• Develops and administers safety program budget(s); monitors and approves safety-related expenditures and prepares related reports; researches and assists with application and administration of grants for safety program and project funding.
• Assists in ensuring safety and support program compliance with applicable state and federal guidelines.
• Provides regular updates or reports to District leadership and Governing Board.
• Serves as chair of the District Safety Committee.

Threat Assessment and Prevention:

• Develops and implements procedures for assessing and responding to potential threats to the school community.
• Works closely with school administration counselors and law enforcement to identify and address safety risks proactively.
• Promotes a culture of awareness and vigilance among students and staff to prevent incidents before they occur.

Mental Health and Wellbeing:

• Collaborates with Student Services leaders and staff and mental health professionals to support the emotional and psychological wellbeing of students and staff.
• Assists with the development and implementation of programs and initiatives aimed at promoting mental health awareness resilience and stress management within the school community.
• Supports the implementation of behavior improvement strategies such as PBIS restorative practices and social skill development.

Safety Planning and Implementation:

• Develops and maintain comprehensive safety plans and protocols utilizing a multi-hazard approach
• Regularly assesses and updates safety protocols to ensure alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares updates and shares District emergency management protocols; ensures students and staff are trained to mitigate prevent respond and recover from critical incidents; collaborate with outside agencies to ensure proper response in emergency situations; responds to and assists in emergency situations as identified in the Districts emergency operations plan.
• Coordinates with school administration faculty and staff to implement safety measures effectively.

Training / Professional Development:

• Coordinates and conducts regular training sessions for school personnel on emergency response procedures crisis management and safety protocols.
• Provides guidance and resources to staff and students on recognizing and reporting potential safety concerns or threats.
• Serves as a resource to District staff on safety-related matters; facilitates group meetings to collaborate with external agencies and experts to facilitate specialized training sessions as needed.

Interagency Collaboration:

• Establishes and maintains effective communication channels with local law enforcement emergency responders and community organizations.
• Coordinates joint training exercises and drills with external agencies to enhance preparedness and coordination during emergencies.
• Serves as a liaison between the school and external partners to share information and coordinate responses to safety-related incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in safety management emergency management criminal justice education or a related field. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Prior experience in safety emergency response law enforcement school administration or a related field preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations emergency preparedness school law and crisis management principles.
• Experience in training and staff/professional development.
• Knowledge of student behavioral and mental health.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and the capacity to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Knowledge of mental health principles and experience working with individuals in crisis is desirable.
• Certification in CPR First Aid and other relevant safety training programs preferred.

Required Experience:

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