POSITION OVERVIEW
Wachusett Regional School District is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to serve as the District-Wide School Safety Coordinator. This part-time role is pivotal in leading and enhancing the district’s safety initiatives, and ensuring a secure environment for all students, staff, and visitors across our schools.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safety Program Leadership: Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive safety protocols, including ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) training, threat assessment procedures, emergency response drills, and emergency response plans.
- Threat Assessment Teams: Establish and lead multidisciplinary threat assessment teams in alignment with guidelines from the U.S. Secret Service.
- Emergency Preparedness: Coordinate regular safety drills and exercises across all school buildings, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Collaboration: Work closely with school administrators, local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency management agencies to maintain and improve safety measures.
- Training and Development: Provide training sessions for staff, students, and, when appropriate, parents on safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Safety Audits: Conduct regular assessments of school facilities to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Policy Development: Assist in the development and revision of district-wide safety policies and procedures.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Extensive experience (minimum of 10 years) in law enforcement, emergency management, or related fields.
- Demonstrated leadership in safety planning and emergency response coordination.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state safety regulations applicable to educational institutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Emergency Management, or a related field.
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) HSEEP (Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program) or MEPP (Master Exercise Practitioner Program) certification
- Experience working within a school environment or with youth programs.
- Certifications in ALICE training, FEMA Incident Command System (ICS), or related safety programs.
- Familiarity with the core components of school safety as outlined by the U.S. Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires on-site presence approximately one day per week, with flexibility for occasional evening events or emergencies.
Ability to travel between school sites within the district as needed.
SALARY
$60 per hour for approximately 8 hours per week (up to $25,000 per year) with a flexible schedule