Student Safety Coach - Department of Student Services - 2026-27 School Year Only

Student Safety Coach

Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further!

In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children's success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student!

ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more! Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Collaborate extensively with school staff and students to promote educational equity and maintain a positive school environment. Responsible for student safety by providing positive behavior and social-emotional interventions, crisis prevention and intervention, emergency support services, and managing building security for staff, students, and visitors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Serve as an advocate for educational equity for all students and families, with a particular emphasis on equity in behavior, safety planning, and response;
• Proactively identify and makes recommendations to reduce safety risks and liability, prevent and manage workplace violence and improve school-community relations relating to safety;
• Coach, direct, and receive feedback to inform staff in times of crisis/physical intervention while following IEPs or Personalized Learning Plans;
• Respond to crisis situations, triage, and / or call 911, EMS, and or Crisis Team as directed by administrators, as needed;
• Develop positive relationships with all students in the building;
• Promote and reinforce positive student behavior;
• Debrief problematic behavior with students by using a non-punitive, non-adversarial, trauma-informed model of care / problem solving;
• Be knowledgeable of specific disabilities and individual learning characteristics, including IEPs, 504s, and Personalized Learning Plans;
• Collaborates with staff in observing, recording, and charting behaviors;
• Collaborates with staff to manage crises, problems, and behavior management;
• Participate in professional activities and meetings that may include but are not limited to IEP, School Based Intervention Team, Threat Assessment and School Safety Liaison Team meetings, as needed;
• Provide active supervision to students in the hallway, lunchroom, and recreational areas.
• Observe and draft observation notes on incidents that occur within the building or facility, including documenting / reporting damage to property via available technology applications;
• Lead/support students and staff during restorative practices;
• Work with other Student Safety Coaches to communicate and problem solve situations together that occur through the school day;
• Follow district procedures and policies;
• Follow and fulfill daily documentation requirements, which may include but is not limited to paper-based forms, or computer or web-based electronic applications;
• Help create and maintain a working relationship with the local police and fire and rescue departments;
• Coordinate in the development and implementation of action plans to provide a safe environment and immediate response to imminent threats of violence, criminal incidents, emergency medical incidents, vehicular accidents, and others;
• Coordinate with school administrators to process serious violations of the codes of school conduct which include but are not limited to narcotics, tobacco, or alcohol;
• Coordinate with school administration with investigations that include but are not limited to accidents, behavioral incidents, and issues related to harassment, discrimination, and violations of school board policy;
• Conduct, document and report findings of inspections, reviews and audits of buildings, grounds, and student and staff procedures (i.e. drills) to ensure security and safety through compliance with State and local codes and regulations; communicate with police and fire department personnel as needed;
• Reset alarm systems and test for proper operation as necessary;
• Respond to fire and burglar alarms;
• Coordinates with staff, police, and emergency personnel in handling emergencies or disruptive situations for which school administration has determined warrants the intervention of law enforcement or emergency personnel;
• Coordinates with school administration and staff to ensure the security of the building though implementation, monitoring and review of visitor protocols;
• Notify the school administration or, if circumstances warrant, law enforcement or appropriate…