Intermediate District 287 is looking for a Manager of Student & Staff Safety to join our district!

Intermediate District 287 is a west metro district for learners with unique needs. As an intermediate district, we provide specialized services, primarily setting IV special education, to students from 12 member districts in the west metro.

What Makes Us Special:

We are a trauma-informed district. We take into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors and best serve our students. There is a variety of support services in each school including School Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Behavior Intervention Specialists and Student Safety Coaches. All of whom are student-centered and focused on building relationships with each child. Small class sizes - typically 6-8 students per class. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization. To better understand our student population and work environment check out this video.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, safety, and security, or a related field received from an accredited institution AND two (2) years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or from challenging backgrounds. Must have a working knowledge of de-escalation techniques and intervention strategies. Substitution Allowed: An equivalent combination of education and experience, as listed in the general education and experience above, will be considered as having an acceptable substitution.

Licensure Requirements

First Aid and CPR Certified Minnesota Protective Agent License (preferred) State of Minnesota Emergency Manager Certified (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:
state and federal laws, regulations, rules, codes, and standards of workplace safety, emergency preparedness, restrictive procedures, and workplace environment issues; how safety can impact students, staff, and other occupants; social-emotional learning practices support student needs; best practices with regards to emergency planning assessments, workplace safety, threat, and security assessments, emergency/crisis tabletop drills, and full-scale emergency drills; best practices to promote and maintain security and safety of staff and students; the student populations served in District 287 programs and the safety issues presented in different instructional settings; essential workplace safety, and environmental concepts

Skills in:
the development of operational procedures and guides to workplace safety; the development of procedures and guides for support of students and the de-escalation of challenging, disruptive, and/or aggressive behaviors; strong training and presentation skills using interactive delivery methods; organizational leadership and multi-tasking; developing interpersonal and interagency relationships; strong oral and written communication; working with a culturally diverse population and the ability to navigate intercultural issues with sensitivity, awareness, and a high level of cultural proficiency.

Ability to:
work independently as well as collaboratively with teams; expand knowledge of social emotional learning best practices with teams; proactively identify and suggest ways to reduce safety risks and liability, prevent and manage workplace violence and improve school-community relations relating to safety; perform assessments of safety-related issues and provide statistical analysis and reports to district leaders; assess, plan, and deliver health and safety related curriculum to a broad and diverse audience; initiate, innovate, be flexible, and follow through;

Essential Functions

The following identifies the essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

Lead the training, coaching, mentoring, and professional development of Student Safety Coaches; Promotes the achievement of racial equity in student safety and behavior practices and learning for students; Supports using evidence based social emotional learning practices in addressing student needs through use of community building, restorative practices, and other strategies; Develop and deliver instruction on procedures and best practices that are designed to minimize and prevent staff injuries; Collaborates with the work of strategic planning teams to ensure site based health and safety practices align with the strategic plan; Participate in site inspections with Facilities Senior Manager and manage site fire drills, lockdown drills and provide feedback; recommend improvements to site administrators and executive directors; Recommend and provide instruction on how to properly manage health and safety policies, programs, and procedures; Assist administration in their efforts to develop and maintain Board policies and procedures in the areas of school safety and security; Work collaboratively with the Building Principal, building and district staff, and external providers to develop effective methods to assess and address staff mental health and response to trauma; Active participant in Restrictive Procedure committee work; Collaborates with special education department for Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Everyday Behavior Tools, and related training; Provide instruction to administrators on proper methods to review and strengthen site entry protocols; Assists in planning, organizing, and implementing staff development and training in best practices in safety and security recommending improvements and/or additions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the building's s overall security and safety efforts; Counsels and assists instructional, support and ancillary personnel in problem-solving activities pertaining to student behavior to determine appropriate solutions; Provides support to staff at 360 meetings as needed; Conducts safety planning and implementation of safety and crisis plans in conjunction with the District Incident Command Team. Leads critical incident and restrictive procedure data collection. Assists staff in analyzing and interpreting data to provide an objective assessment of the effectiveness of individual student and program interventions. Performs other duties as assigned. Review the full Job Classification

Commitment to Equity: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Interview Process:

Application review will begin on May 8, 2024

Website: https://www.district287.org/workingat287

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