Director of Safety Operations

Director of Safety Operations Job Summary

The Director of Safety Operations role is an integral part of the Operations team, ensuring that KIPP DC safety systems are aligned with best practices, accurately documented, clearly understood, and executed with fidelity. The starting salary range for this role is $113,839-$125,821. This is a full-time, occasionally flexible role based at KIPP DC HDQ with an anticipated start date of September 2026.

For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.

Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community.

The KIPP DC Operations Team works to create conditions for our schools’ success by designing and leading efficient, safe, joyful, and just systems; freeing school teams to focus on teaching and learning; and providing a best-in-class customer experience to families and staff members to ensure they feel welcomed, cared for and a valued member of our community.

The Director of Safety Operations at KIPP DC will focus on developing and maintaining the operational systems, procedures, and protocols that ensure a safe and secure environment across all KIPP DC campuses and its central office. This role will lead efforts related to safety planning, vendor management, and compliance, working closely with school leaders, the operations team, and external partners to implement and monitor safety measures.

As a Director, this position must also ensure adherence to established internal control policies and procedures and maintain compliance within the organization.

As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support, and this position will regularly provide on-site support to school teams, frequently partner with other headquarters teams, or regularly work in multiple locations.

Because of the nature of the work, this role allows for occasional flexibility and will be required to be onsite 4 days per week.

• In collaboration with the Regional Safety Team, develop and implement safety and security goals, objectives, and priorities for all KIPP DC campuses.
• Collaborate with school leaders and the operations team to create and update comprehensive safety plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence safety behaviors and change, embed safety in daily operations, and drive organizational change towards best-in-class safety practices.
• Oversee emergency preparedness efforts, including the development and execution of drills (e.g., fire, lockdown) and emergency response protocols.
• Ensure the establishment of effective daily…