Statewide School Safety & Emergency Leader

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid family leave

HSAs/FSA

Job summary

KIPP Texas is seeking a Director, School Safety to lead the statewide safety and emergency management program across Texas. You will own policy development, training design, and proactive risk mitigation in collaboration with district leadership, law enforcement, and TxSSC.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of Texas safety legislation, and the ability to drive a proactive safety culture across multiple campuses and regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in school safety or emergency management.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements statewide safety programs with a proactive compliance posture.
• Leads safety committees and coordinates with law enforcement and emergency management agencies.
• Develops and maintains district safety policies, training, and auditing processes.
• Manages safety technology platforms and analyzes safety data to drive improvements.
• Oversees budget and safety grant funding, and collaborates with external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Safety program design

Emergency management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

FEMA ICS certification

Job description

KIPP Texas is seeking a Director, School Safety to lead the statewide safety and emergency management program across Texas. You will own policy development, training design, and proactive risk mitigation in collaboration with district leadership, law enforcement, and TxSSC.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of Texas safety legislation, and the ability to drive a proactive safety culture across multiple campuses and regions.