Assistant Director of Safety and Security for K-12
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Job Location:
Hillsborough, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 90000 - 135000
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Assistant Director of Safety and Security for K-12
Position Overview
The Schools Assistant Director of Safety and Security is responsible for leading and coordinating campus-wide safety security and emergency preparedness efforts to ensure a safe welcoming and inclusive learning environment for students faculty staff and visitors. This role blends strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership partnering closely with school leadership facilities HR and external agencies to promote a proactive culture of safety and care.
The ideal candidate brings strong judgment calm leadership and a collaborative approach to safety-balancing compliance prevention and relationship-building within a school community.
Primary Responsibilities
- The Schools Assistant Director of Safety and Security is responsible for leading and coordinating campus-wide safety security and emergency preparedness efforts to ensure a safe welcoming and inclusive learning environment for students faculty staff and visitors. This role blends strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership partnering closely with school leadership facilities HR and external agencies to promote a proactive culture of safety and care.
- The ideal candidate brings strong judgment calm leadership and a collaborative approach to safety-balancing compliance prevention and relationship-building within a school community.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in safety security emergency management risk management or a related field.
- Strong working knowledge of safety regulations risk assessment and crisis response.
- Excellent communication problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing safety or emergency response plans.
- Ability to remain calm compassionate and decisive in high-pressure situations.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a school environment with children educators and families.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a school campus or youth-centered environment.
- Background in emergency management public safety law enforcement or facilities/operations.
- Training or certification in emergency response crisis management or safety compliance.
- Familiarity with restorative or relationship-centered approaches to safety.
- Experience partnering with regulatory agencies or leading compliance processes.
- Personal Attributes
- Deep commitment to student safety wellbeing and inclusive community values.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a relationship-driven leadership style.
- High integrity discretion and sound judgment.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic school environment.
Encouraged to Apply
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building a school community that reflects the full diversity of the students and families we serve
Compensation and Benefits
The full-time equivalent salary range for this position is $90000 to $135000. The starting salary is based on but not limited to several factors including type and years of experience education level and expertise.
In deciding whether to apply for a position at Nueva you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with Nuevas Mission Vision and Values.
To Apply
Please submit your application information - cover letter describing your interest and preparedness for the position a resume documenting your relevant experience and expertise and contact information for three professional references including an explanation of your relationship - to the Nueva Employment Website. To address specific questions please email Steve Osborne at
The Nueva School is an Equal Opportunity Employer we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race color gender national origin age religion creed disability or sex. We welcome applications from people of color and those with experience outside the education field.
About The Nueva School
The Nueva School an internationally recognized nonprofit independent day school has served gifted and talented students since 1967. Today Nueva serves nearly 1000 students PK-12. Nueva is located in the neighboring towns of Hillsborough and San Mateo equidistant between San Francisco and Silicon Valley and serves six counties throughout the Bay Area of Northern California.
A school that honors multiple pathways to learning through inquiry and experience. Nueva is recognized for its distinctive inquiry-based interdisciplinary studies; project-based learning; and pioneering work in social-emotional learning and design thinking. The Nueva community instills a passion for lifelong learning fosters social and emotional acuity and develops the imaginative mind. Our school has received the US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award the US Department of Education National Green Ribbon Award and the American Institute of Architects Award for School Design and Sustainability; has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program and appointed an Ashoka Changemaker School; co-founded the Common Ground Speaker Series; hosts the biennial Innovative Learning Conference and was highlighted by the Pulitzer Prizewinning and New York Times best-selling author Thomas Friedman in his book That Used to Be Us in the chapter Average Is Over.
For more information about The Nueva School visit our website:
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Security Management
- Vehicle Patrols
- Public Safety
- Law Enforcement
- Access Control
- Safety Procedures
- Security Measures
- Alarm System
- Crowd Control
- CCTV Monitoring
- Access Point
- Security Checks
- Detect Signs
- Safe Environment
- Security System
