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The Varnett Public School - Executive Director of Safety and Operations

Job Details

Region: 4
School District/Employer: The Varnett Public School
District Category/Employer: Charter/Private
Position: Executive Director
Assignment Level: Level
  • Early Childhood
  • Elementary
  • Middle School
Area
  • Facilities
Job Title: Executive Director of Safety and Operations
School:
Campus Description:
Date Posted: 2/6/2024
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Responsible for the overall management, strategic planning, development, evaluation, and implementation of
district safety, maintenance, custodial services, child nutrition, facilities, and transportation functions. Direct the
mitigation, prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery phases of safety and emergency management.
Qualifications: • Provide leadership for the development and implementation of a comprehensive safety, crisis response and risk management program aligned with all other school safety related regulations.
• Oversee the management of facilities, maintenance, custodial services, child nutrition, and transportation operations of the district.
• Incorporate district-level goals into operational objectives to ensure students arrive at school and school activities safely and on time; receive nutritious meals; and attend school in an environment that is safe, clean, and conducive to learning.
• Monitor and reevaluate assigned operations departments on an ongoing basis to ensure district needs are being met in an effective and efficient manner. Implement changes where appropriate.
• Inspects new construction, repair work, projects, equipment, daily maintenance and supplies for the purpose of ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently and that specifications for capital improvements are within local/state/federal regulation. Implement federal and state laws and regulations and local board policy and ensure compliance. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district.
• Develop and administer the department budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
• Ensure established goals and expectations related to district operations are communicated clearly, consistently, and in a timely manner.
• Develop and coordinate the district’s annual site impact and reunification training and drills involving district personnel and external emergency personnel. Develop and provide guidance to campuses and other facilities for emergency procedure drills. Plan and coordinate drills with all instructional and no instructional facilities to ensure readiness in conjunction with all Guidelines.
• Lead and facilitate the District Safety Committee. Maintaining the campus and district Emergency Management Manuals as necessary.
• Supervise the Student Resource Officers program and act as city liaison. Oversee the campus security monitors and guide campuses in the proper use.
• Coordinate campus safety audits and develop corrective action plans.
• Respond to administrator and parent inquiries regarding emergency and security policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and support the district’s access control, security, and life safety systems, working in tandem with applicable departments.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls as needed.
• Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on operational issues to the board. Attend regular meetings of the board.
• Regularly review all district permits to ensure compliance with city regulations and Region 4 guidelines.
• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.
• 3 years’ experience in facilities, emergency, or operational department management; safety and security
experience considered in lieu of others
• 5 years’ experience managing people
• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s Degree, preferred
• Clear and Valid Texas Driver’s License
Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00
Benefits: Full Benefits
TRS
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Contact Person:

Name: Angeles Reyes
Email: AREYES@VARNETT.ORG
Address: 5025 South Willow Drive
City: Houston
State: TX
Zip: 77035
Phone: (713) 726-7611
Fax: