School Safety Specialist

Education Service Center Region 12; Woodway (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Education Service Center Region 12 in Woodway, Texas seeks a School Safety Specialist to support districts by providing direct technical assistance and training to improve emergency readiness.

The role focuses on applying state safety standards, conducting facility audits, and delivering evidence-based programs, with travel within the region as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• Experience in public education
• At least 3 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Facilitate regional professional development to support safety.
• Coordinate audits and data submissions to TxSSC and TEA.
• Provide data-driven safety recommendations based on inspections.
• Support districts in safety grant funding and allocations.
• Collaborate with safety officers to share resources.

Skills

Texas safety law

Facility audits

Communication skills

Project coordination

Data interpretation

QMS initiatives

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Experience in public education

At least 3 years of relevant experience

Job description

School Safety Specialist

ESC Region 12 – School Safety – Woodway, Texas. Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Education Service Center Region 12, and ESC Region 12

Job Details

Job ID: 5918374
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose

To support the vision, mission, and strategic priorities of ESC Region 12 by providing direct technical assistance and training to regional school districts. The School Safety Specialist ensures districts are operationally prepared to prevent, respond to, and recover from emergencies through the rigorous application of state safety standards, facility audits, and evidence-based training programs.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• Experience in public education
• At least 3 years of relevant experience

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of Texas school safety legislation (e.g., SB 11, HB 3), Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) standards, the Texas Education Agency Office of School Safety’s mandates, and general school emergency response.
• Proficiency in conducting physical facility audits and vulnerability assessments to identify security gaps.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; proven ability to deliver effective presentations to diverse groups (educators, law enforcement, and stakeholders).
• Highly organized self-starter able to coordinate complex projects and manage program logistics through proactive problem-solving.
• Ability to research/interpret complex policies and translate data into actionable insights using advanced software (spreadsheets and word processing).
• A collaborative team player committed to a positive workplace culture and continuous improvement through Quality Management System (QMS) initiatives.

General Responsibilities

• Facilitate regional professional development to support coordinated school safety.
• Act as a functional link between school administrators and local emergency responders (law enforcement, fire, and EMS).
• Oversee and coordinate state-mandated safety audits, ensuring accurate and timely submission of documentation to the TxSSC and TEA.
• Conduct on-site facility inspections and provide data-driven recommendations to support school safety.
• Assist districts in identifying and utilizing safety-related grant funding and legislative allocations.
• Support school safety collaboratives to foster communication and resource sharing among regional safety officers.
• Stay current on emerging trends in safety technology, mental health support, and legislative changes.
• Manage data collection for regional safety trends and training metrics for reporting to ESC 12 leadership and state agencies.
• Dedicated to continuous personal and professional growth, including attending required professional development to remain a subject matter expert in the field.
• QMS

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities

The applicant needs to possess these core values through words and actions to build positive, long term relationships with customers by demonstrating:

• Professionalism while demonstrating integrity, respect for others, expertise, and credibility at all times
• Quality in delivering what I promise and help create superior programs and services that add value beyond what is expected
• Teamwork by working cooperatively with others to promote a positive and fun work environment
• Adaptability by being flexible, attentive to change and ready to move quickly and decisively in response to the needs of customers
• Innovation by contributing to the implementation of new or significantly improved services and delivery methods
• Superior Service by providing personable, direct attention that delivers customer satisfaction beyond what is expected

Security Requirements

All positions at ESC 12 are defined as security-sensitive. Security-sensitive positions are those which require employees to be entrusted with certain types of data, whether electronic or in paper form. Those data elements, as defined by the ESC 12 Data Classification and Handling Policy may include, but not limited to:

• Sensitive Personal Information (SPI)
• Personally, Identifiable Information (PII)
• Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Family Educational Records (FERPA Data)
• Federal Tax Information (FTI)

All employees must adhere to all security-related policies, standards, and procedures. This includes actively safeguarding data and immediately reporting any suspected loss or theft.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Travel

• Travel within the region, state, and nation when appropriate

Tools/Equipment Used

• Standard office equipment, including a personal computer and peripherals

Posture

• Prolonged sitting, occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion

• Repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting

• Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment

• May work prolonged or irregular hours, frequent regional travel, occasional statewide travel, and out-of-state travel

Mental Demands

• Manage multiple tasks and work cooperatively with others,
• Maintain a calm attitude in demanding situations,
• Make changes and adapt to various responsibilities on an ongoing basis, and
• Work with frequent interruptions, tight deadlines, and limited office space.

Benefit Information

• ESC Region 12 provides monetary contributions up to $575 per month to use for employee/family healthcare and supplemental benefits.
• An employee earns state personal, sick and vacation leave.
• All employees contribute to both: Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and Social Security retirement programs

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $5,400 to $6,205 Per Month

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required