Director, Statewide School Safety & Emergency Management

KIPP Texas Public Schools; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid family leave

Flexible spending account or HSA

Employee assistance programs

Legal plans

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

KIPP Texas Public Schools seeks a Director of School Safety to lead statewide safety and emergency management initiatives. You will oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs across Texas, coordinating with law enforcement, TxSSC, TEA, and campus leaders to ensure compliant, proactive risk mitigation.

You will manage safety data, deliver board dashboards, and develop trainings that embed safety across disciplines, including facilities, culture, MTSS, and

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.

Responsibilities

• Owns the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a statewide school safety program.
• Leads safety committees and coordinates with external agencies and internal departments.
• Develops and maintains Multi-Hazard Emergency Operating Plans (MHEOPs) in compliance with Texas requirements.
• Oversees safety data analytics and reporting to inform Board decisions and resource allocation.
• Designs safety trainings for staff, students, and stakeholders and advances a culture of safety across campuses.
• Manages third-party security contracts and partnerships with external agencies.

Skills

Leadership in safety

Emergency management

K-12 safety knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

KIPP Texas Public Schools seeks a Director of School Safety to lead statewide safety and emergency management initiatives. You will oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs across Texas, coordinating with law enforcement, TxSSC, TEA, and campus leaders to ensure compliant, proactive risk mitigation.

You will manage safety data, deliver board dashboards, and develop trainings that embed safety across disciplines, including facilities, culture, MTSS, and