School Safety and Compliance Coordinator

School Safety and Compliance Coordinator

Department:
Buildings and Grounds

Reports To:

Superintendent of Schools

Location:

Forestview Middle School

Assignment: 204 days (follows teacher's work calendar, plus 20 extended days for summer work.)

Hours of work 7:30 am to 3:30 pm school days; or as directed by supervisor.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Salary: $50,161 to $61,450 per year.

Union: N/A

Benefits:
See Handbook

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, the School Safety and Compliance Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive district-wide safety and security programs to ensure a safe learning and working environment for students, staff, families and visitors. This position oversees emergency preparedness, conducts risk assessments, supports threat assessment processes, coordinates safety training and drills, and serves as the primary liaison between the school district, law enforcement, fire departments, emergency management agencies, and community partners.

The Safety Coordinator promotes a culture of prevention, preparedness, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.

• Develop, implement, and regularly update the District's Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
• Coordinate, schedule, and evaluate required emergency drills, including fire, severe weather, lockdown, evacuation, shelter-in-place, and reunification exercises.
• Lead emergency response planning and after-action reviews following drills or incidents.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness efforts with school administrators and first responders.
• Assist with crisis response during emergencies and provide post-incident support.

• Serve as the District's designated coordinator for environmental health, safety, and regulatory compliance programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Administer and maintain the District's Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA) compliance program, including required written plans, employee training, inspections, recordkeeping, incident reporting, and corrective action processes.
• Serve as the District's AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) Designated Person, ensuring compliance with federal asbestos regulations, including inspections, management plans, periodic surveillance, notifications, contractor oversight, and required record retention.
• Coordinate environmental compliance activities involving asbestos, lead, hazardous materials, indoor air quality, mold, radon, chemical management, hazardous waste, and other environmental health issues affecting District facilities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies, procedures, and employee training programs that promote a safe learning and working environment.
• Conduct or coordinate facility safety inspections, risk assessments, and regulatory audits; identify deficiencies and oversee corrective actions.
• Investigate workplace injuries, accidents, and near misses; maintain required records and recommend preventive measures to reduce future incidents.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and serve as the District liaison with agencies including Minnesota OSHA, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other applicable regulatory authorities.
• Ensure contractors performing work in District facilities comply with applicable environmental and safety regulations, including asbestos, lead, confined space, lockout/tagout, and other applicable standards.
• Maintain required environmental and safety documentation, permits, certifications, and compliance records.
• Assist with emergency preparedness planning and coordinate facility-related emergency response procedures involving environmental hazards or regulatory compliance issues.
• Monitor changes in environmental and occupational safety regulations and recommend policy, procedural, and operational changes necessary to maintain District compliance.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Human Resources, and school administrators to foster a culture of safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Conduct routine district-wide safety audits and hazard assessments.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions to improve school safety.
• Collaborate with Building and Grounds and Technology to inspect and evaluate physical security systems, such as access control systems, security cameras, keys, locks, badges, lighting, visitor management systems, etc.

• Assist in coordinating multidisciplinary threat assessment teams.
• Support school administrators in evaluating and responding to behavioral threats.
• Monitor trends in school safety and recommend proactive intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with law enforcement on appropriate responses.