Director of School Safety & Emergency Management

KIPP; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Paid family leave

FSA/HSA

Job summary

KIPP Texas Public Schools in Texas is seeking a Director of School Safety to lead the statewide safety and emergency management program. You will coordinate with law enforcement, TEA, TxSSC, and district leadership to translate complex safety mandates into actionable school guidance.

You will manage the statewide safety team, develop training, monitor drills, and drive proactive risk mitigation across all campuses, ensuring compliant operations in a dynamic statewide network.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in school safety 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 is preferred.
• FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) certification strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of designing and implementing complex safety or emergency management programs across multiple sites.
• Strong facilitation and adult learning skills; able to design and deliver safety training.

Responsibilities

• Owns the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a statewide school safety program.
• Prepare quarterly safety dashboard reports for the Board, highlighting audit findings and corrective actions.
• Partner with external agencies and internal teams to ensure compliant safety protocols across campuses.
• Manage statewide safety team and safety leads to extend audit coverage and drive a proactive safety culture.
• Lead coordination with TEA, TxSSC, and safety partners to align with state best practices.
• Oversee emergency management practices, drills, AARs, and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Safety program design

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

KIPP Texas Public Schools in Texas is seeking a Director of School Safety to lead the statewide safety and emergency management program. You will coordinate with law enforcement, TEA, TxSSC, and district leadership to translate complex safety mandates into actionable school guidance.

You will manage the statewide safety team, develop training, monitor drills, and drive proactive risk mitigation across all campuses, ensuring compliant operations in a dynamic statewide network.