Employee Safety & Readiness Training Coordinator

Join MESD as an Employee Safety & Readiness Training Coordinator where youll play a critical role in preparing staff to work safely and effectively in diverse educational this dynamic position youll design and deliver impactful safety training programs support onboarding and workforce transitions and ensure compliance with required safety standards across the district. Youll collaborate with HR Risk Management and program leaders to assess training needs strengthen emergency preparedness and use data to drive continuous improvement in safety practices. This is an opportunity for a skilled trainer and systems thinker to make a meaningful impact on employee readiness student safety and organizational excellence.

Department: Human Resources

Program: District Wide

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Classification/Range: Confidential / Range ADM 01

FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative

Schedule: 220 days

POSITION PURPOSE

The Employee Safety & Readiness Training Coordinator leads the design coordination and delivery of structured safety training programs that prepare MESD staff to work effectively and safely in educational settings. This position exercises independent judgment in assessing organizational training needs developing responsive programming and driving continuous improvement in safety training systems. The role focuses on front-loading safety readiness supporting onboarding and workforce transitions and ensuring compliance with required safety training and recertification standards.

This confidential exempt role reports to the director of Human Resources. This position manages safety training systems informs operational decisions related to workforce readiness and exercises professional judgment in the handling of sensitive employee information.

NATURE & SCOPE

This position designs and oversees MESDs employee safety training systems supports district emergency preparedness efforts and contributes to injury prevention initiatives. The scope of this role includes needs assessment program development scheduling strategy and quality evaluation. The coordinator exercises discretion in determining training priorities adapting programming to meet shifting operational demands and identifying gaps in safety practice. This role serves as an operational resource to HR Risk and program leadership in advancing workforce safety across the district. This role does not evaluate employee performance or direct clinical therapeutic or instructional practice.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Training Design & Delivery

• Design develop and deliver employee safety training aligned to school-based and program-specific work environments applying adult learning principles and best practices.
• Assess organizational and program-level training needs and determine training content methodology and sequencing.
• Deliver and support crisis prevention de-escalation and safe physical management training in instructional settings including special education schools and programs where physical support may be required for safety. Provide training in core safety areas including:
• Crisis prevention and de-escalation
• Safe physical management practices
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) use and hazard awareness
• Incident response and injury reporting
• Body mechanics and injury prevention relevant to school and department-based roles
• Develop and oversee structured safety orientation for employees new to school-based environments including introduction of safety expectations professional boundaries team-based work practices and reporting pathways.
• Support district emergency preparedness efforts by coordinating training aligned to Emergency Operations Plans and site-specific Campus Safety Plans and by partnering with supervisors and school staff to ensure employees receive worksite-specific orientation upon transfer or placement.

Program Coordination & Systems Management

• Design and manage training schedules session logistics and delivery timelines based on assessment of hiring activity substitute needs and program demand.
• Oversee and manage the safety orientation process for substitutes and temporary staff ensuring readiness and compliance prior to entry into designated programs.
• Manage the scheduling and delivery of make-up and just-in-time training sessions to meet staffing and operational needs.
• Track training completion and annual recertification requirements and follow up on outstanding items.

Injury Prevention & Analysis

• Review employee injury and near-miss data to identify patterns contributing factors and opportunities to strengthen training and safety practices.
• Adjust training scheduling or emphasis in response to observed needs.
• Handle employee training records injury information and staffing data with discretion and confidentiality.
• Contribute to the identification and sourcing of appropriate PPE for individual student behaviors in coordination with the Behavior Consultant; develop and deliver targeted training on proper PPE use.
• Identify and escalate significant safety training concerns to HR leadership with analysis and recommended action.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using established and self-developed measures; recommend and implement improvements to strengthen staff safety outcomes.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES

Equity: Lead and support regional equity initiatives

Vision: Lead with vision follow-through and student focus.

Trust: Develop trust among coworkers and students through honesty and fairness.

Communication: Communicate in an inclusive effective and collaborative manner.

Personal Qualities: Be respectful excel in customer service caring humble and courageous.

Attendance: Daily and consistent attendance and punctuality are paramount as this provides consistency and alignment with students peers and programming outcomes.

Agency-wide perspective: Be involved in and supportive of continuous overall improvement of MESD programs and services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS ABILITIES

• Experience designing and delivering safety or workforce training programs in educational human services healthcare or comparable environments.
• Demonstrated ability to assess organizational needs develop training programs and evaluate outcomes.
• Ability to analyze data and translate findings into practical recommendations and program adjustments.
• Experience working collaboratively across departments or with cross-functional teams including risk HR or program leadership.
• Experience handling confidential employee information with discretion.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with adult learners.
• Highly developed effective and professional skills for working in individual small group or large group settings.
• Ability to manage variable schedules and shifting priorities with limited oversight

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS ABILITIES

• Trainer certification in a district-approved crisis prevention or physical management program.
• Experience supporting onboarding or orientation programs.
• Previous work experience in special education settings including classroom program or student support roles serving students with disabilities.
• Familiarity with emergency preparedness frameworks including Emergency Operations Plans or Campus Safety Planning.
• Knowledge of Adult Learning Principles and professional development practices
• Experience working in a unionized public sector environment.
• Bilingual or multilingual in Spanish Vietnamese Chinese Russian and/or Somali.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety Public Health Education Behavioral Science Human Services or a closely related field and/or
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in employee safety training instructional design risk management a related field requiring application of specialized knowledge in special education systems behavioral intervention practices and school-based safety supports
• Any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills knowledge and ability required to perform the job

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed across MESD school and program sites with travel between locations required as a regular part of the role. Work hours may include evenings to accommodate after-hours training schedules. A valid drivers license and reliable personal transportation are required as a district vehicle is not provided.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mobility: Ability to sit stand walk and move around for extended periods of time including prolonged standing during training delivery.
• Physical Intervention: Ability to perform physical intervention techniques including independently or as part of a team response with students who may present significant physical resistance. Physical intervention is an essential function of this position and may occur on an occasional basis.
• Lifting: Ability to lift carry or support up to 50 pounds independently and to assist with greater weights using team-based support or equipment as required during training demonstrations.
• Vision: Visual acuity to read and interpret written and electronic information.
• Dexterity: Ability to use hands and fingers to handle feel and operate objects tools or controls.
• Hearing/speaking: Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information so others will understand.
• Emotional/Psychological: Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in challenging situations remain empathetic and understanding towards individuals with diverse backgrounds and needs handle stress and pressure effectively and adapt to change in the workplace.

The description contained herein reflects general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• District pays full medical dental and vision premiums for eligible employees and dependents
• Three medical insurance plan options:
• Group Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or
• Opt-Out option
• MESD pays employees 6% Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) contribution
• Selection of one annual additional benefit option:
• Two (2) additional Floating Holidays
• One (1) additional Floating Holiday AND $500 MESD Paid contribution to a Section 125 Medical Flexible Savings Account
• One (1) additional Floating Holiday AND $500 paid contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• $1000 MESD paid contribution to their Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
• $1000 MESD paid contribution to their Health Savings Account (HSA)*

*Employee must be enrolled in a HSA-eligible medical plan through MESD

• Paid holidays sick leave and personal time off.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development

This position is subject to board policies administrative rules and procedures department regulations and applicable state and federal statutes. This position does not carry administrative authority. All commitments outside of authorized programs and services are subject to prior approval by the supervisor of this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MESD recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of MESD that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin marital status age veterans status genetic information or disability in any educational programs activities or employment.

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Director for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at 1-.

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