Regional Safety Manager - IDEA San Antonio

Position: Regional Safety Manager - IDEA San Antonio (Immediate Opening)
Description

Role Mission:
Role Mission:
The Regional Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the implementation of safety and security protocols across multiple campuses within a designated region. This role involves coordinating safety initiatives, conducting safety audits, and providing support and training to campus and regional emergency response teams to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role reports to the Managing Director of Safety and Security.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities

Location:

This is a full-time (remote/on-site) position located in San Antonio. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the San Antonio, or who are willing to relocate.

Travel Expectations:

• Travel within the Region throughout the year as necessary

• Travel to IDEA training events, quarterlies, step-backs requires (Safety and Security, Regional Operations)

What You'll Do - Accountabilities

Essential Duties:

• Collaborate with the Regional Executive Director, the Regional VP of Schools, and the Regional Director of Operations (the first line of support during campus emergencies), providing guidance and coordination between campuses, regional and national leadership, and external emergency responders.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of safety incidents, including after-action reviews to identify lessons learned.
• Act as a liaison between campuses and local law enforcement, fire, and emergency management agencies to ensure cohesive partnerships and response efforts.
• Assist with the activation of the regional Emergency Response Team (ERT) to provide additional on-the-ground support during critical incidents.
• Manage emergency communication mechanisms ("Safety Chats") for the region, offering guidance and support during campus crises, and coordinating with regional and national team members for assistance (this role will help drive crisis response efforts in collaboration with regional leaders - Executive Director, VP of Schools, Regional Director of Operations - and the national Safety and Security team).
• Collaborate with the district's Communications team to ensure timely and accurate messaging to families, staff, and the community during emergency situations (and provide guidance to campus leaders on communicating safety information to staff and students before, during, and after emergencies).
• Coordinate and lead training sessions for regional emergency response teams (ERTs) and campus emergency response teams
  * Campus Crisis Teams), ensuring all staff are knowledgeable and confident in responding to emergencies.

Additional

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine assessments of campus safety protocols, emergency equipment, and facilities to identify and address vulnerabilities and potential safety and compliance gaps. Regularly conduct internal intruder detection audits to ensure campus compliance with state requirements. Address any identified gaps by collaborating with campus leaders to develop and implement district-level corrective action plans.
• Coordinate and evaluate campus emergency drills, ensuring compliance with district and state requirements (ensuring the use of Raptor Alert for accurate logging, thorough documentation, and any necessary follow-up actions).
• Provide oversight and support to ensure 100% completion of biannual safety audits for all campuses within the assigned region, meeting all requirements within the designated audit window.
• Actively participate in Campus Crisis Team (CCT) meetings for all campuses, providing support to enhance campus-level safety planning and ensure consistent preparedness and compliance across the region.
• Partner with the regional Facilities team to provide oversight and support to achieve 100% compliance with door sweep audits and corrective actions across all campuses in the assigned region in partnership with campus and regional leaders. Conduct regular exterior door checks (door sweeps) across all campuses in the assigned portfolio.
• Analyze regional safety data and trends to identify areas for improvement and recommend initiatives to strengthen preparedness and…