Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Regional Executive Director, the Regional VP of Schools, and the Regional Director of Operations (the first line of support during campus emergencies), providing guidance and coordination between campuses, regional and national leadership, and external emergency responders.
- Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of safety incidents, including after-action reviews to identify lessons learned.
- Act as a liaison between campuses and local law enforcement, fire, and emergency management agencies to ensure cohesive partnerships and response efforts.
- Assist with the activation of the regional Emergency Response Team (ERT) to provide additional on-the-ground support during critical incidents.
- Manage emergency communication mechanisms ("Safety Chats") for the region, offering guidance and support during campus crises, and coordinating with regional and national team members for assistance (this role will help drive crisis response efforts in collaboration with regional leaders - Executive Director, VP of Schools, Regional Director of Operations - and the national Safety and Security team).
- Collaborate with the district's Communications team to ensure timely and accurate messaging to families, staff, and the community during emergency situations (and provide guidance to campus leaders on communicating safety information to staff and students before, during, and after emergencies).
- Coordinate and lead training sessions for regional emergency response teams (ERTs) and campus emergency response teams *Campus Crisis Teams), ensuring all staff are knowledgeable and confident in responding to emergencies.
- Conduct routine assessments of campus safety protocols, emergency equipment, and facilities to identify and address vulnerabilities and potential safety and compliance gaps. Regularly conduct internal intruder detection audits to ensure campus compliance with state requirements. Address any identified gaps by collaborating with campus leaders to develop and implement district-level corrective action plans.
- Coordinate and evaluate campus emergency drills, ensuring compliance with district and state requirements (ensuring the use of Raptor Alert for accurate logging, thorough documentation, and any necessary follow-up actions).
- Provide oversight and support to ensure 100% completion of biannual safety audits for all campuses within the assigned region, meeting all requirements within the designated audit window.
- Actively participate in Campus Crisis Team (CCT) meetings for all campuses, providing support to enhance campus-level safety planning and ensure consistent preparedness and compliance across the region.
- Partner with the regional Facilities team to provide oversight and support to achieve 100% compliance with door sweep audits and corrective actions across all campuses in the assigned region in partnership with campus and regional leaders. Conduct regular exterior door checks (door sweeps) across all campuses in the assigned portfolio.
- Analyze regional safety data and trends to identify areas for improvement and recommend initiatives to strengthen preparedness and response capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- At least 3 years of experience in education or emergency response.
- At least 2 years of experience in school leadership operations.
- At least 1 year of successful management experience.
- ICS – Incident Command System
- NIMS- National Incident Management System
- CRASE – Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events
- CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- First Aid
- STB – Stop The Bleed
- BTA – Behavioral Threat Assessment
Nice to Have
- Master’s Degree in relevant field preferred
- Knowledge and expertise in school safety program initiatives and state compliance requirements.
- Knowledge and expertise in Microsoft Office 365.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Additional Information
- Preference will be given to candidates who live in the San Antonio, or who are willing to relocate.
- Travel within the Region throughout the year as necessary
- Travel to IDEA training events, quarterlies, step-backs requires (Safety and Security, Regional Operations)
- The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
- The ability to help safely coordinate large groups of people in high-stress situations
- The ability to help set up emergency response stations (such as reunification stations) with urgency
- IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
