Student and Staff Safety Manager

Intermediate District 287 serves students in grades K-12 as well as transition age students (18-22 years old) from our 12 member districts in the west metro area. Our district offers a wide range of services and specialized programs primarily focused on setting IV special education that is designed to meet the diverse needs of our students. To better understand our student population and work environmentcheck out this video.

Why Work with Us:

At Intermediate District 287 we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for both students and staff. Heres what makes our district special:

• Trauma-Informed Approach: We prioritize understanding the impact of past trauma on student behaviors creating a safe and supportive space to help each student thrive.
• Comprehensive Support Services: Each school is equipped with a dedicated team including School Social Workers Psychologists Counselors Behavior Intervention Specialists and Student Safety Coaches who are all working together to build meaningful relationships and support student success.
• Small Class Sizes: We offer personalized attention in small classes with an average of 6-8 students per class ensuring every student receives the individualized care they deserve.
• Commitment to Diversity: We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and our strategic vision is focused on hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.

Benefits:

• Low cost medical insurance
• No Premium Employee-Only (Single) Medical Insurance
• Infertility benefits
• $40 copay for outpatient mental health services
• Low cost dental insurance
• District funded HRA account
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Optional health care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Optional dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Extensive wellness services that includes 6 free confidential counseling sessions
• Retirement benefits through PERA
• Optional 403b with district match after one year
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Mental Health benefits
• Ongoing professional development
• More details can be found on our webpage:Contracts/Benefits - Intermediate District 287

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors degree in education special education social science psychology applied behavior analysis or a related field received from an accredited institution
• Two (2) years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or complex needs.
• Successful completion of a program providing specialized training in safety and security and crisis response.

OR:

• An equivalent combination of education and experience as listed in the general education and experience above will be considered as having an acceptable substitution.
  

Preferred Experience:

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience leading multi-site teams.
• Two (2) years of experience leading large-scale safety and/or behavioral training.
• Active Advanced CPI Certified Instructor (CI) credential ideally with specialized or advanced physical skills endorsements from a nationally recognized program. (e.g. CPI Ukeru PCM) (Or obtain within 1 year)
• Manage the development execution and continuous improvement of district-wide Nonviolent Crisis & Behavior Intervention training ensuring alignment with changing workplace regulations and safety best practices
• Proven instruction skills in adult learning principles and effective public speaking.

Essential Functions

The following identifies the essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Monitor investigate and evaluate staff injury reports to ensure appropriate responses are initiated.
• Serve as the District 287 liaison with law enforcement medical fire and other first responders to promote interagency training collaboration drills and communication for crisis scenarios in the absence of the Sr. Manager of Health Safety and Security.
• Facilitate and support the Return-to-Work program
• Guide/support teams through post-critical incident reviews and evaluate restrictive procedure and workplace injury data to objectively assess and refine individual student interventions.
• Partner with Special Education Student Supports and site administration to coach staff on complex student behavior problem-solving and evidence-based solutions.
• Promote equitable safety practices and positive learning outcomes by embedding social-emotional learning community building and restorative practices across all building safety efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Interview Process:

• Applications are due by Friday October 23 2026
• First round interviews will be Wednesday October 28 2026
• Second round interviews will be Monday November 2 2026

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