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Director of School Safety and Residency

Job Details

Position Type:
Security/Security - 12-Months

Date Posted:
6/21/2022

Location:
Administration Center

Date Available:
July 1, 2022

Closing Date:
07/21/2022

Responsibilities Include:
  • Establishes and maintains a working knowledge of all Stratford Public School policies, student handbooks, and basic staff and student rights and applicable laws.
  • Works in conjunction with the Stratford Police Department and any other appropriate security/safety agencies.
  • Makes home visits to verify residency as needed.
  • Maintains accurate records and data regarding residency issues. Processes, monitors, and documents all residency applications. Implements Stratford Public Schools policies and procedures regarding residency.
  • Consults and works collaboratively with the Superintendent in processing residency issues.
  • Prepares and maintains school safety and emergency response plans that are National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant and coordinates reviews/revisions annually.
  • Distributes copies of school safety and emergency response plan to all school service emergency providers annually.
  • Performs or coordinates yearly training in emergency response for all district employees in collaboration with town agencies.
  • Conducts or arranges appropriate in-service workshops for staff development related to school safety.
  • Coordinates and distributes necessary blueprints and diagrams for emergency response providers, including, but not limited to chemical storage areas, electric and water line locations and shutoffs, gas line locations and shut off, door evacuation locations and numbering, fire suppression equipment locations, and any other safety related equipment used throughout the District.
  • Coordinates emergency evacuation record keeping systems and reporting of information to emergency service providers in the event of an emergency response.
  • Coordinates the schools' participation in emergency preparedness drills.
  • Recommends policies, procedures and contract language to improve discipline and safety.
  • Serves as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and an effective work ethic.
  • Participates in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attends any required meetings.
  • Protects confidentiality of records and information about students and staff, and uses discretion when sharing any such information.
  • Hires, supervises, evaluates and oversees district security force. Ensure proper training and certification requirements are maintained for security personnel.
  • Establishes security for extra-curricular and special school events, when appropriate. Coordinates door locking systems and responsibilities for locking doors throughout the district.
  • Works closely with administrators to help assess and determine individual school safety/security needs.
  • Coordinates all security issues in conjunction with the Stratford Police Department and/or any other appropriate local, state, or federal security/safety agencies.
  • Serves as liaison with the Stratford Police Department and any other appropriate security/safety and community agencies, including, but not limited to school PTO/PTSO, individual school safety committees, and various civic associations.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or designee.
Qualification Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields including education, counseling, management/business or public safety preferred. Master's Degree in a similar field desired.
  • Documented experience working with culturally diverse populations.
  • Working knowledge of personal computers and Windows software and Google Office Suite.
  • Hold and maintain a valid driver's license and have access to personal vehicle.
  • 5 Years of experience serving as liaison to external agencies, including but not limited to law enforcement, community partners and emergency responders.
  • Previous experience supervising team members distributed across multiple locations.
  • Strong verbal, writing and interpersonal skills with the ability to understand competing points of view.
  • Previous leadership experience in an educational, public safety or other governmental organization.
Physical and Mental Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exert force to 50 lbs. occasionally and to 25 lbs. frequently Negligible amount of force to walk, stand, push, pull and carry. Strength to subdue resistant persons, lift, drag or carry persons or objects. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling and fingering. Physical condition appropriate to run for extended periods of time or ride a bicycle to patrol facilities. Frequent talking, listening and hearing. Maintains effective audiovisual perception, focal length change, color vision and field of vision. Vision to read printed materials, VDT screens or other monitoring devices. Climate controlled office setting and exposure to weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud and occasional to frequent time periods.

Work Year :
  • Full-time, full-year (12 months)
  • Non-Union
  • Exempt
Compensation :

Compensation range: $68,000 - $72,000

Company

The Stratford Public Schools boast a portfolio of 13 academic buildings and one district office. Across our 14 buildings, we house almost 7,000 students and approximately 1,000 professional faculty and staff. Collectively, WE make up Stratford Public Schools. It is our mission to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, character and 21st-century skills to succeed through high-quality learning experiences and community partnerships within a culture of diversity and respect. 

Our aim is to be one of the more dynamic school districts in the region. In order to aspire towards this outcome, we recognize that we must embrace the vulnerabilities of our work and remain in a perpetual state of continuous improvement. We aim to provide our students with world class educational opportunities so they can ultimately represent the Stratford community in the global world and become confident contributing members to society.

At SPS, we have a passionate and dedicated staff, many of which are homegrown. With a focus on collaboration, we will continue to challenge and extend ideas around instructional practice. We will celebrate a diverse student population who are filled with vivid hopes, dreams and wishes for their futures. Our students dive deep into the extra-curricular offerings that we have, broadly participating in everything from athletics to the performing arts. 

Our community partnerships are strong and they recognize the importance of their contributions to making the Stratford Public Schools one of the best in the area. For this, we are appreciative. Additionally, we receive outstanding support from the Stratford Board of Education as well as The Stratford Town Council, and the Mayor’s office. 

From Forest to Shore (and everything in between) …. WE are Stratford. 

Welcome.

Dr. Uyi Osunde

Superintendent of Schools

Company info
Website
Telephone
2033854212
Location
1000 East Broadway
Stratford
CT
06615
US

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