Statewide School Safety Director – Hybrid & Impact

KIPP Texas Public Schools; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and 
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Competitive vacation and PTO

Paid family leave

Flexible spending account or HSA

Employee assistance programs

Legal plans, LifeLock identity, life &

Job summary

KIPP Texas Public Schools seeks a Director of School Safety to lead statewide safety and emergency management, partnering with law enforcement and TEA to align with SB11 and HB496. You will oversee risk mitigation, training, and compliance across campuses, ensuring safe, secure learning environments.

The role reports to the Managing Director of School Operations Support & Safety, guiding safety culture and cross‑functional collaboration while advancing proactive safety initiatives across

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in school safety or emergency management.
• Minimum of three years of experience supporting K-12 systems.
• FEMA ICS certification strongly preferred.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into policies and training.

Responsibilities

• Owns the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a statewide school safety program.
• Leverages safety data to drive strategic improvements and compliance.
• Serves as primary safety liaison with law enforcement and emergency management agencies.
• Prepares quarterly safety dashboard reports for the Board of Directors.
• Designs and facilitates school safety trainings for staff and stakeholders.
• Manages safety platform technology and data analysis to inform priorities.

Skills

Program design

Data-driven

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Adult learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Sentinel platform

Panic alert technology

Visitor management

Job description

KIPP Texas Public Schools seeks a Director of School Safety to lead statewide safety and emergency management, partnering with law enforcement and TEA to align with SB11 and HB496. You will oversee risk mitigation, training, and compliance across campuses, ensuring safe, secure learning environments.

The role reports to the Managing Director of School Operations Support & Safety, guiding safety culture and cross‑functional collaboration while advancing proactive safety initiatives across