Administrator of Security and Behavior

Overview

Calendar: 230 West Ada School District is seeking a collaborative leader to serve as our Administrator of Security and Behavior. This district wide role offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead comprehensive safety, security, and behavior systems that directly support student success and staff well-being across one of Idaho's largest and most dynamic school districts. This position is ideal for a mission-driven leader who thrives at the intersection of safety, systems, and student support, and who wants to make a lasting, meaningful impact.

Calendar: 230 West Ada School District is seeking a collaborative leader to serve as our Administrator of Security and Behavior. This district wide role offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead comprehensive safety, security, and behavior systems that directly support student success and staff well-being across one of Idaho's largest and most dynamic school districts. This position is ideal for a mission-driven leader who thrives at the intersection of safety, systems, and student support, and who wants to make a lasting, meaningful impact.

Salary Range: $111,194 - $132,887/year DOE with a comprehensive benefits package.

How to apply: Applications are accepted online. This position is open until filled with the first round of applications to be reviewed on February 6th. Apply early for full consideration.

For full consideration, applicants must submit a completed application; do not just write "see resume" on the application. In addition to the application, submit a RESUME and COVER LETTER.

The Administrator of Security and Behavior is a member of the Academic Leadership team, providing district-wide leadership to ensure safe, secure, and behaviorally supportive learning and working environments across all West Ada School District facilities. The position oversees and directs district and school-level security, safety and behavior systems, ensuring alignment with best practices in school safety, Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), emergency management, and student support.

This role partners closely with school administrators, Operations teams, and law enforcement agencies to proactively prevent incidents and effectively respond to crises.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Chief Academic Officer of Student Success. The Administrator leads and supervises designated security, safety and behavior staff and provides district wide guidance and support to school administrators. The role collaborates closely with families, Operations teams, and external agencies, including law enforcement, to ensure consistent, proactive, and compliant security and behavior practices across the district.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide leadership for district wide school safety and security programs, including building security, access control, surveillance systems, and emergency communications.
• Ensure consistent implementation of safety and security standards across all district facilities.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability assessments and oversee corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations teams (Facilities, Maintenance, Transportation, and Technology) to ensure safe, secure, and well-maintained school environments.

• Serve as the district lead for crisis response, emergency preparedness, and incident management.
• Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of district and school emergency operations plans.
• Ensure alignment with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS).
• Provide training and support to administrators and staff related to emergency response procedures.
• Lead or support district-level response to critical incidents and coordinate with local, state, and federal emergency responders.
• Facilitate after-action reviews and continuous improvement following incidents.

• Lead the development and implementation of district wide behavior systems grounded in Positive Behavior Supports (PBS).
• Ensure classrooms and schools are safe, inclusive, and behaviorally supportive of academic learning.
• Collaborate with school leaders to integrate PBS within MTSS and instructional practices.
• Analyze behavior, discipline, and safety data to guide prevention and intervention strategies.
• Support professional learning related to behavior management, de-escalation, and trauma-informed practices.

• Provide guidance and support to building administrators in implementing safety and behavior systems.
• Coordinate staffing, deployment, and training of safety and behavior personnel.
• Partner with Student Services, Operations, and other district departments to align efforts and resources.
• Serve as liaison to law enforcement, emergency management, and community partners.

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