Coordinator of Emergency Management and Safe Schools

Coordinator of Emergency Management and Safe Schools

• Date Posted: 10/12/2026
• Location:
  
  Educational Service Center
• Closing Date: 10/26/2026

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another.

Title: Coordinator of Emergency Management and Safe Schools

Reports To: Superintendent

Takes Direction From: Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent, Director of Secondary Education, and Director of Elementary Education

Schedule/Calendar: Full-time, 12 month

Summary: The Coordinator of Emergency Management and Safe Schools is responsible for creating, implementing, and managing a comprehensive safety and emergency preparedness program that will directly support the mission and strategic plan of the North Penn School District. This position will work closely with building and department leaders to coordinate high-level emergency preparedness across the organization. As an essential employee, the incumbent is obligated to report to work as necessary or remain at work during emergencies.

• Serves as the School Safety and Security Coordinator for the district per 24 P.S. 13-1309-B.
• Directs the daily operations of the district's Office of Emergency Management and Safe Schools.
• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates security staff and makes sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Develops and maintains the North Penn School District All-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan consistent with state law and applicable Federal guidelines, including the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Maintains a high level of preparedness across all levels of the organization by reviewing emergency and crisis-related plans, evaluating their effectiveness based on hazard analysis, and recommending improvements.
• Engages individual school communities to develop building-specific safety teams, creates high-quality emergency response plans, and fosters a culture of safety.
• Serves as primary liaison to public safety agencies, emergency management officials, community organizations, and local businesses to ensure effective coordination.
• Serves as a school district responder, unified command liaison, or Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff as required by the nature of the emergency.
• Creates detailed Incident Action Plans for significant school district events and gatherings; ensures cooperation with public safety agencies, continual situational awareness, and coordinated response to any emergency situations.
• Develops and delivers a comprehensive emergency preparedness training program for staff, students, and key personnel.
• Develops and manages a district threat assessment team, including training & implementation.
• Creates, delivers, and distributes educational presentations and information to the community on relevant emergency preparedness and response topics.
• Develops and manages a program of tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises in order to continually test and improve emergency preparedness at all levels.
• Maintains EOC readiness, including locations, staff training, position-specific checklists, and equipment.
• Ensures district compliance with federal, state, and local emergency codes and guidelines, including the PA school code, PA Title 35, and the National Incident Management…