Regional Safety Manager

Organizational Overview:

KIPP Atlanta Schools is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory schools dedicated to ensuring that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. There are 280 KIPP schools in 21 states and the District ofColumbia serving more than 175,000 scholars and alumni. KIPP Atlanta currently operates 11 schools including five primary schools, six middle schools and one high school, as well as KIPP Forward which supports scholars on their journey to a choice-filled life. We are a social justice organization and our vision and mission require the work of dedicated, bold and skilled leaders, educators, and support staff who are committed to serving as the catalyst for joyful, academically excellent schools and the foundation for building a more just and equitable world for our scholars. 

What We Value:

• Good Decision-Making: “I make thoughtful decisions in alignment with my school’s and organization’s values.”
• Peer Accountability: “I hold all Big KIPPsters accountable to our schools’ and organization’s values, standards, and expectations.”
• Excellence Always: “I do all aspects of my work with excellence - the big and the little things, the parts being monitored as well as those not monitored.”
• Communication is Key: “I communicate with both honesty and love. How I communicate nurtures courage, belonging, partnership, and progress toward our promise to KIPPsters and families.”
• Scholars Over Everything: “I put our scholars first, 100% of the time, without fail. I quickly resolve any and all adult-centered concerns and qualms to reserve my individual and our collective time and attention for our KIPPsters.”
• Walk Trumps Talk: “I chose this social justice career. And so, I behave in alignment with my choice. My behaviors match our promise to our scholars and families.”
• “Us” Only: “I belong to every member of our organization, and every member of our organization belongs to me. I choose unity always - in both the good times and hard times.”

Job Summary:

The Regional Safety Manager is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of safety operations at KIPP Atlanta Schools. Reporting to the Director of Health & Safety, the Regional Safety Manager provides leadership of and management of third-party safety vendors across KIPP Atlanta Schools. The Regional Safety Manager ensures compliance with all safety process, procedures and provides training to staff to ensure safety plans are implemented across the organization

Job Responsibilities:

Vendor Management 50%

• Vet, select and manage third-party security vendors, SRO’s and traffic officers to ensure school safety holding vendors accountable to agreed upon levels of service

• Ensure that vendors adhere and conform to KIPP Atlanta Schools organizational norms and implement school safety programming consistent with the organization’s mission and vision

• Regularly lead vendor meetings to ensure the effective cascade of communication, identifying areas of challenge and coordinating necessary changes in response to organizational challenges

• Hold vendor team accountable to performance goals and metrics identified through organizational planning and as part of their day-to-day duties

• Serve as primary point of contact for school based staff to coordinate school safety vendors; resolve escalations

• Manage and process vendor invoices

Safety Planning & Execution 30%

• Coordinate the development and implementation of school safety plans and regional office safety plan are in alignment with KIPP Atlanta Schools' vision for safety and security

• Develop and lead training on school safety processes and procedures ensuring all KIPP Atlanta Schools staff are trained on school safety best practices

• Serve as a key point of contact for school safety-related crises

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of school safety best practices, updating school safety processes and procedures to industry best practices

• Develop and manage the school safety budget

Compliance 20%

• Maintain partnerships with state and district partners to ensure that KIPP Atlanta Schools is meeting local and state compliance requirements

• Develop and maintain a compliance calendar for KIPP Atlanta Schools' safety requirements and ensure that necessary compliance requirements are met and submitted to state and local officials and authorizers

• Ensures all safety plans are properly filed twice a year with the local and state agencies' requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum 5 years professional work experience in school safety, with 3 years of management experience
• Strong knowledge of school safety best practices
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to solve complex problems and implement solutions, and a strong sense of judgment
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities, multi-task, work in a fast-paced demanding environment, operate effectively with ambiguity, and willing to learn and take on new responsibilities
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills and ability to build meaningful relationships quickly

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation for this role is between $60,000 and $70,000. The starting pay will depend on various factors that may include but are not limited to professional experience, education, training, and certifications.

KIPP Atlanta Schools offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 19 days of Paid Time Off, in addition to identified holidays and regular school breaks including Fall Break,
• Thanksgiving Break, Mid-Winter Break and Spring Break.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical and dental), life insurance and optional short and long term disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Participation in Georgia retirement plan and an optional 403(b) retirement plan

Location & Work Conditions:

Requires candidates to be based in Atlanta and regularly be in schools and able to attend in-person meetings and events. Additional in-person time may be necessary based on organizational needs. This position also requires routine physical activity associated with normal office environments. This position may require the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Statement of Nondiscrimination:

KIPP Atlanta Schools provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.