Director of School Safety & Emergency Management

Kipp Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Paid family leave

HSA options

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Job summary

KIPP Texas Public Schools seeks a Director, School Safety to lead the statewide safety program, ensuring compliance with Texas mandates and best practices. You will liaise with law enforcement, TEA, TxSSC, and district leaders to implement proactive safety strategies across campuses.

The role focuses on training, data-driven decision making, and emergency planning to sustain a safe learning environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in school safety, emergency management, law enforcement, or a closely related field; bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience supporting K-12 school systems preferred; demonstrated understanding of the functions, processes, and challenges of safety within school environments.
• Previous law enforcement or emergency management experience is preferred.
• FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) certification strongly preferred given the District Emergency Management Coordinator designation; additional FEMA emergency management certifications a plus.
• Demonstrated track record of designing and implementing complex safety or emergency management programs across multiple concurrent priorities in a large, multi-site organization.
• Demonstrated experience in effective adult learning, facilitation, and safety training delivery.

Responsibilities

• Owns the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive statewide safety program; integrates across all operations.
• Leads safety data analysis to drive strategic improvements and regulatory compliance.
• Partners with Threat assessment and student culture teams to identify trends and reporting needs.
• Prepares quarterly safety dashboard reports for the Board and leadership.
• Serves as central advisory for high-stakes safety protocols interfacing with external officials.
• Designs and facilitates statewide safety trainings for staff, students, and stakeholders.
• Builds statewide safety network and campus safety committee coverage.
• Monitors emerging legislation and ensures proactive compliance posture.
• Collaborates with Facilities to define security infrastructure standards for new construction.
• Manages safety grant funds and third-party security contracts.
• Fulfills all statutory responsibilities as District Safety Officer and Emergency Management Coordinator.
• Develops and maintains Multi-Hazard Emergency Operating Plans (MHEOPs) in line with Texas mandates.
• Oversees LEO partnerships and integration into campus safety structures.
• Coordinates crisis communication with PR team and external stakeholders.
• Leads After-Action Reviews following incidents and drills.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency management

Safety program design

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Training delivery

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Policy translation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

KIPP Texas Public Schools seeks a Director, School Safety to lead the statewide safety program, ensuring compliance with Texas mandates and best practices. You will liaise with law enforcement, TEA, TxSSC, and district leaders to implement proactive safety strategies across campuses.

The role focuses on training, data-driven decision making, and emergency planning to sustain a safe learning environment for students and staff.