Director of School Safety (Anticipated Vacancy) Position Available In Delaware, Pennsylvania

Openings as of 6/21/2025 Director of School Safety (Anticipated Vacancy)

JobID:

665

Position Type:

Administration Date Posted:

6/16/2025

Location:

Administration Date Available:

07/01/2025

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent of Schools PURPOSE:

The Chester Upland School District is committed to addressing inequitable access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. By enhancing leadership capabilities at all levels, we will foster collaboration, efficiency, and accountability to drive sustainable equity. Our goal is to ensure every student graduates prepared for college, careers, and global contributions, ready to shape a better future.

MISSION:

 The Chester Upland School District is committed to providing all students the opportunity to achieve excellence in the four

A’s:

Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities. The senior leadership team continues to build a talented and committed team to ensure all students are prepared to graduate from Chester Upland schools career and college ready! The C.O.R.E. is the foundation of the Chester Upland School District’s vision and mission. C.O.R.E.:
C

• Children First:

  The well-being and continuous learning of every child will drive decisions.
  O

• One Chester Upland:

  With dedicated community of partners, parents, students and staff, we will excel, united as One Chester Upland.
  R

• Reimagining:

  Through a mode of continuous improvement, we will apply four important levers for change, collaboration, capacity building, deepening knowledge of pedagogy, and focusing direction to improve outcomes for all.
  E

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Equity, Excellence, and Emotional Intelligence:

 We will ensure equitable access to a quality education that includes emotional intelligence and leads to excellence across all opportunities and services. Primary Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, The Director of School Safety will maintain a safe and secure environment for students, employees, and visitors by helping to develop, establish and enforce safety and security policies, access control procedures, accident prevention efforts, support risk management efforts, fire, safety, emergency management, and asset protection. The Director of School Safety performs tasks in developing, implementing, and managing programs designed to effectively address security and school safety needs. Employee is responsible for coordinating a comprehensive school safety program, which includes working with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Employee works extensively with the Superintendent of Schools and/or designee, school administrators and CUSD community on all areas of school safety. Work also involves implementing training programs pertaining to matters of safety and security for site-based administrators and teachers. Essential Functions
Coordinates a comprehensive security/school safety program, policies and procedures by studying organization operations and schedules; establishing internal controls; conducting inspections as appropriate; reporting potential hazards to appropriate departments; creating and updating CUSD School Board policies and Standard Operating Procedures, safety and security manuals.
Provides direct supervisory oversight of district school safety personnel, ensuring effective implementation of safety protocols, alignment with emergency response procedures, and collaboration with school leaders and law enforcement to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.
Coordinate’s school safety compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by studying existing and new requirements and overseeing and enforcing school-wide adherence to requirements.
Coordinates safety planning and practice to support academic processes of each school by creatively implementing best practices in safety, security, and emergency preparedness with proper adaptation to the environment, creativity, and innovation so the process of education can be enhanced rather than impeded by safety efforts.
Conducts and coordinates safety, security, and emergency preparedness training by developing, scheduling and/or facilitating training for staff, students and public safety officials relating to school safety, security, and emergency preparedness.
Secures facilities, equipment, students, and personnel by working in conjunction with the appropriate departments in recommending safety and security equipment purchases and upgrades; maintaining records of fire and other emergency drills and conducting drills when appropriate; supervising and maintaining access control and key distribution.
Serves as a liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, where applicable. Working directly with law enforcement agencies during critical incident situations and follow-up.
Works with appropriate departments to meet operational security needs within budget; works with Finance, Facilities and Maintenance departments for capital improvements as needed; schedules expenditures.
Assists in the development and implementation of security plans for special events.
Advises and assists site-based administrators in matters involving criminal activities on school campuses.
Coordinates with site-based administrators, Maintenance and Facilities Departments to address and correct safety/security issues on school campus.
Advise architectural design teams for construction and renovation projects relative to school safety.
Prepares memos, reports, drawings, etc. related to safety and traffic issues on school campus; presenting them to appropriate school directors.
Receives all reports of school crime from site-based administrators and maintains statistics regarding this information.
Communicates with other schools on matters related to school safety.
Director of School Safety participates in annual trainings to stay current on laws, policies and procedures regarding school safety.
Attends parent organizational and school board meetings as necessary.
Performs other related work as required.
Additional Duties
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the district’s safety and security program.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone.
Uses calculating devices.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, and related regulations.
Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles.
Organizational and time management skills.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, perform complex arithmetic operations and use calculators.
Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
Ability to problem-solve job-related issues.
Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding school district financial and other information.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Sit 50%; walk, stand 50%; some lifting, up to 50 lbs.
See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.
Qualification Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Qualifications:

Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s preferred.
Have extensive work and/or knowledge with law enforcement agencies.
Be able to work with law enforcement, safety personnel as well as school district staff.
Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license with no serious violations.
Proficient with technology and use of safety systems and software.
Proficiency using Office 365 Suite. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151)
Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable. Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area of five or more years of progressively responsible related experience in facilities/operations. Understanding of PA state regulatory building codes for schools.
FLSA status: Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

12 month (260-262 days)
Salary and Benefits in accordance with Act 93 Supervisory agreement
$90,000.00

• 110,000.

00 annually
The information in this job description is for compliance with Chester Upland School District Board Policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for the position. The incumbent may perform or be assigned other duties. Equal Opportunity Employer
The Chester Upland School District (CUSD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CUSD ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 267-916-5169.