School Safety Coordinator

About St. Thomas More Cathedral School:

We believe that learning begins in a faith-filled inclusive structured nurturing and safe environment with high spiritual and academic standards. We believe that children will reach their potential through teachers who model the love respect and patience of Jesus. We believe in appreciating our unity in the universal Church while we recognize honor and celebrate the diversity of our school community. We believe learning is a life-long endeavor bringing us closer to knowing loving and serving God consistently despite an ever-changing world.

Mission Statement:Our Mission is to partner with families to nurture and develop the spiritual academic social and emotional promise of each child in accordance with the teaching of the Catholic Church rooted in Gospel values and led by the examples of the Master Teacher Jesus Christ.

School Safety Coordinator

The primary purpose of the School Safety Coordinator (SSC) is to ensure the safety security and welfare of all students faculty staff and visitors. The SSC will work to foster positive relationships with students and the learning community while also working in tandem with existing Administrative practices and building procedures to maintain order prevent crime and assist the building Administration with the operations of the school on school property or at school-sponsored events when necessary and appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor surveillance and security panel alarm systems communicating necessary information to determine what action is needed and facilitate the appropriate emergency response.
• Check fire extinguishers and emergency lights on a monthly basis and report issues to the Facilities Manager.
• Notify the administrative staff police fire department or other appropriate authorities of security or emergency situations.
• Assist administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
• Assist administrators and staff with emergency drills throughout the year.
• Conduct area physical/visual inspection of the playground prior to classes leaving the school building for morning and lunch recesses.
• Ensure that recess monitors are positioned properly and performing duties as assigned.
• Responsible for assigning monitors to classrooms if recess is held indoors. Perform regular check-ins with monitors during indoor recess.
• Issue handheld walkie talkies to all teachers Instructional Assistants Lunchroom Supervisor and Lunch/Recess Assistants.
• Perform regular checks on handheld walkie talkies used by teachers and staff.
• Responsibility for regularly briefing teachers and staff on evacuation routes that address threats from the surrounding area and threats from inside the school.
• Review procedures for class movements entering and exiting the building to ensure maximum safety.
• Maintain keys and key fobs.
• Supervise safety patrols and carpool procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience/Knowledge

• Excellent problem solving and people management skills.
• Responsible and professional leadership.
• Above average computer skills and knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite Google Suite and electronic monitoring equipment.
• Ability to review and evaluate operating procedures and recommend improvements.
• Bachelors degree.
• CPR/AED certification
• Minimum 2 - 3 years related experience in the field

Hourly wage: $21.00 - $24.00/hour

Benefits available for full-time employees (30 or more hours per week): medical dental vision life disability 403b retirement plans generous leave including paid FML tuition discounts for children attending our school and professional development opportunities.

Applicants should submit a completed application to the Diocese of Arlington Office of Catholic Schools. Please send resume to Ann LaBarge Principal at

Required Experience:

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