School Safety & Transportation Coordinator

Who We AreA tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement

Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship

Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development

Who We Serve
92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
56% English Language Learners What You’ll DoSecurity Responsibilities Point Person for middle school camera footage and coverage during heightened times of day (arrival, recess, dismissal, etc.)Supports parking permit walks, issuing tickets as needed

Monitors elementary school parking lot throughout student dismissal

Covers responsibilities of Security Manager as needed during absences

Rotates athletic home game coverage with Security Manager Maintains a highly visible presence throughout campus to promote a safe and positive school environment

Responds promptly to student behavior concerns and safety incidents

Appropriately assists administrators with student investigations when requested by reviewing surveillance footage and documenting findings

Identifies areas requiring increased supervision and recommends proactive safety measures to the Security Manager Monitors campus entrances, visitor access, and parking areas

Supports emergency drills and assists during emergency response situations

Documents incidents accurately and prepares reports as needed

Develops positive relationships with students that encourage accountability, trust, and respectful interactions

Communicates safety concerns to school leadership in a timely manner

Transportation Clerical Responsibilities:

Maintains accurate transportation rosters and student rider information

Tracks vehicle mileage, usage, and maintenance documentation

Maintains transportation behavior records and assists with follow-up communication

Assists with transportation planning during school events and field trips

Provides operational support to the Transportation Manager during schedule changes and daily problem-solving

Assists families with transportation registration and rider updates

Compensation & Schedule Hourly/Non-Exempt $22.92 - $26.92 per hour

Full-Time;
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:15 PM & Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Benefits

Approximately 10 weeks of school breaks

Compensation for non-exempt roles is not annualized and will be calculated based solely on actual hours worked.
32 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit
100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program Access to thousands of employee discounts

Annual Calendar and Start Date
209 work days per academic year

Start Date:

Immediately Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required

Two years of experience working with adolescents in a school, youth services, security, transportation, law enforcement, or related setting preferred.

Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Strong conflict de-escalation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to recognize safety concerns, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.

Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and web-based information systems.

Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, families, and community partners.

Valid driver's license and successful completion of all required background checks.

Desired

Qualifications:

Builds trust and rapport with students while maintaining clear expectations and professional boundaries.

Maintains a calm, confident presence during difficult situations.

Is approachable, visible, and relationship-focused.

Notices details and proactively addresses safety concerns before they escalate.

Uses good judgment when making decisions with limited supervision.

Is dependable, flexible, and willing to adjust priorities based on the needs of the school day.

Communicates respectfully with students, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Demonstrates integrity, discretion, and professionalism in all interactions.

Essential Job Functions Ability to walk extensively throughout campus during arrival, dismissal, lunch periods, and security patrols.

Ability to stand for extended periods while monitoring student activity, traffic flow, parking…