WSD School Safety Coordinator (SSO) Position Available In Chittenden, Vermont

WSD School Safety Coordinator (SSO) Winooski School District 60 Normand Street, Winooski, VT 05404 Why Winooski School District About Winooski School District Encompassing a little more than one square mile, Winooski is the smallest geographic school district in Vermont, and for many reasons, is a very special place for learning. Housed within a single building complex, grades PreK through 12, the small size of the Winooski schools helps to create a positive and caring environment where every student’s success is important. We offer our students a full range of academic studies and extracurricular activities and hold high standards for excellence in instruction, curriculum, and assessment. The Winooski Schools’ Promise to Our Community All students will graduate from the Winooski School District (WSD) college and career ready at a cost supported by a majority of the Winooski community. WSD students will lead healthy, productive and successful lives and engage with their local and global community. Why Winooski School District At Winooski School District, we believe that our strong connections among students, staff, and families in our diverse community is our greatest strength. We are dedicated to creating a learning environment where all students graduate, college and career ready, equipped with the skills and knowledge to lead healthy, productive, and successful lives within their community. We recognize the importance of representation, and we strive to increase diversity among our staff to ensure that our students see themselves reflected in their teachers and leaders. We aim to create a more inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment. As a staff member at Winooski School District, you will have the opportunity to be a part of our community and build connections and relationships with our students and their families as you work alongside a collaborative team who shares your commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and equity. We strive to offer a welcoming workplace culture and professional development opportunities to ensure an inclusive environment where all are valued, included, and empowered to succeed.

Qualification Requirements:

The requirements listed below are typical of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Associates Degree or higher Experience as a first responder or EMT preferred Experience working with or in coordination with law enforcement Experience and/or education related to student behavior management and Social Emotional Learning Experience and/or education related to racism, exclusion, bias, prejudice, trauma, or any relevant area High familiarity with the needs and lived experiences of underserved populations Various safety certifications

Summary of Position Responsibilities :

The School Safety Coordinator (SSC) is a year-round non-union position that reports to the District Director of Finance and Operations. As the first point of contact regarding safety in the school district, the SSC builds, maintains, and innovates creative safety structures for the district facilities that are responsive to its current and potential needs regarding order, safety, and the compliance with all applicable laws, state requirements, and Board policy. The SSC uses the district Emergency Operations Plan as a primary guide and ensures proper and proactive oversight for all safety-related matters. In addition, the SSC is a trained expert in working with youth and students in productive, compassionate, and trauma-informed ways that enhance and promote evidence-based and bias-free disciplinary approaches in the school sites and that minimize the chances of escalation. The following is a non-exhaustive list of concrete outputs. Additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent. This is a non-union position and a salary within the range of 60K-75K will be applied depending on relevant experience and credentials. Co-Lead the District Safety Committee with the DLO, including preparing agenda items and facilitating the weekly meetings every other Monday. Keep the Emergency Operations Plan up to date and well organized, in coordination with the Superintendent. Maintain all relevant stakeholders informed regarding the different elements and responsibilities from the Emergency Operations Plan throughout the year. Maintain the schedule of required drills and ensure that all sites are prepared for the drills in advance. Lead the logistics behind more complex drills, such as Options-Based Drills, relocation, and evacuation drills. Maintain direct communication with all pertinent authorities and first responders and be able to facilitate their access into the facilities as appropriate (keep keys and working knowledge of the facilities and safety technology in the district). Coordinate with principals to maintain up to date procedures manuals/plans for addressing common student behaviors. Each school’s plan must be rewired regularly and provided to the superintendent on an annual basis. Provide direct coaching and advice to site leaders and facilitate collaboration, consistency, and coordination across sites in all matters related to safety and severe behaviors. Work with the Director of Student Services and principals to offer support for more severe behaviors, ensuring that the authority of the principal/director remains final and that any supports regarding student behavior are age-appropriate, trauma-informed, bias-free, and in compliance with all relevant district policies and procedures. With the support of the Director of Student Services, remain up-to-date with best practices in student behavior and engage in learning as needed. With the support of the Director of Student Services, collaborate with psychologists and Special Education professionals to ensure district-wide alignment and best practices in student behavior. Collaborate with the appropriate directors to identify training and learning for staff in matters of student safety, behavior, trauma, belonging, and anti-bias. Serve as second in command after the Superintendent during emergencies and emergency drills and maintain incident command team members well-trained and up to date with protocols. Be regularly available to oversee after school events and to observe a non-standard work day/week that begins later in the morning and ends early evening as arranged between the employee and the supervisor. No candidate will be hired if they do not possess this flexibility, provided the nature of this position and the needs it seeks to address. Check in regularly with the District Liaison Officer while in the building (the DLO shares time between the city and the schools). Monitor the facilities during and after school to ensure compliance with safety and behavior norms, following appropriate and trauma-informed approaches if/when supporting other assigned professionals redirecting student behavior. In coordination with the District Office Manager, monitor an up-to-date schedule of events in the district and ensure that safety and behavior plans are in place for events. This may include mapping access areas where the public and participants are allowed to be, and ensuring that no other areas are occupied without prior authorization. Ensure that event organizers have a behavior and safety plan in place prior to their event. If the event involves students, monitor that the organizers have made students aware of the safety and behavior expectations and that the plan includes the organizer or sponsor’s active participation during the event. Respond and provide accompaniment to administrators during safety emergencies, understanding that these may happen unexpectedly, including during non-working hours. Develop and execute a summer facilities plan with a focus on safety and summer school behavior management plans. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Emergency management: 2 years (Preferred)

School Discipline:

2 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Winooski, VT 05404 (Required)

Work Location:

In person