Coordinator, School Safety & Emergency Preparedness

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Coordinator, School Safety & Emergency Preparedness Job Function: Administration Department: Dept-Safety and Security Summary The Coordinator, School Safety & Emergency Preparedness serves as a key leader in the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive school safety and emergency management programs across the district. This position focuses on emergency preparedness planning, crisis response coordination, emergency drills, school reunification operations, and campus safety assessments. The incumbent ensures schools are operationally ready to prevent, respond to, and recover from emergencies in alignment with NIMS, ICs principles, and state/federal best practices. This position requires 24/7 on-call availability to support critical incidents and emergency activations. Responsibilities Develop, implement, and evaluate district-wide emergency operations plans (EOPs) for schools and central office locations, including plans for each school site location for reunification, including non-school sites. Lead the design, coordination, and documentation of required emergency drills (lockdown, evacuation, reunification, severe weather, fire, etc.). Coordinate development and maintenance of school-based crisis response teams, maintain live connection for all contacts and contact information in Crisis Go and other district systems. Serve as the backup crisis coordinator, during critical incidents, supporting or assuming coordination of district emergency response operations when needed. Assist the Director of Safety & Security in managing incident response activities, coordinating with school leadership, first responders, and district departments, and ensuring implementation of established emergency management and incident command protocols to support the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors. Coordinate with School Police, first responders, and local/state emergency management agencies. Assist with crisis stabilization, operational continuity, and recovery planning. Develop and maintain standardized reunification protocols for all district schools. Create site-based reunification plans, maps and other documentation to support reunification at local sites in emergency situations. Plan, train, and exercise reunification site teams. Coordinate logistics for transportation, student accountability, communications, and parent release procedures. Conduct after-action reviews to improve reunification effectiveness. Ensure compliance with state mandates and Department of Homeland Security exercise standards. Develop and lead district-wide tabletop exercises annually, and four quarterly small group tabletop/workshop exercises annually. Provide scenario-based training for principals, school emergency teams, and district leadership. Evaluate drill performance and develop corrective action plans. Ensure documentation and reporting of all required drills and exercises. Conduct safety and vulnerability assessments of school campuses. Identify infrastructure, procedural, and operational gaps. Collaborate with Facilities, Security, and Administration to recommend corrective measures. Support security system integration and access control standards. Develop and deliver training programs for administrators and staff on crisis response protocols, incident command roles, reunification procedures, emergency communications systems. Provide coaching and technical assistance to school-based emergency coordinators. Maintain strong presentation skills and deliver professional, executive-level briefings. Use data and after-action reports to improve district safety strategies. Support safety-related grant development and compliance. Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to strengthen district readiness. Maintain critical infrastructure documentation and emergency contact systems. Participate in district emergency planning committees. Support Board policy implementation related to safety and security. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Safety & Security or appropriate administrator. Required Education Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Education Leadership, or related field required. Certification/Licensure NIMS/ICS certifications required (ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800); Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Georgia Professional Emergency Manager (GEMA) certification required. Experience Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience in emergency management, crisis response, public safety, or school safety; demonstrated experience planning and executing emergency drills and exercises; conducting risk assessments and site safety evaluations; experience with school reunification operations preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Strong knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) Experience designing and evaluating exercises under Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines Ability to plan, organize, and manage complex emergency preparedness initiatives Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong presentation and facilitation skills Ability to work effectively under high-stress conditions Strong organizational and analytical skills Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously High level of professional judgment and decision-making ability Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams Must pass criminal history and background investigation Working Conditions Combination of office environment and field-based school site visits Exposure to emergency and crisis environments Evening and weekend work may be required 24/7 on-call availability required Physical Demands Routine physical activity associated with office and site-based environments Ability to travel between district facilities Ability to respond to active emergency environments when necessary Posting ID: 33706 It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone View phone number on click.appcast.io.TTY View phone number on click.appcast.io. Coordinator, School Safety & Emergency Preparedness Fulton County Schools - 6201 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30339 - View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr