Safety & Readiness Training Coordinator

Schedule: 220 days during the July 1 to June 30 fiscal year

Salary Range
: $74,000 - $88,000

The Employee Safety & Readiness Training Coordinator leads the design, coordination, and delivery of structured safety training programs that prepare MESD staff to work effectively and safely in educational settings. This position exercises independent judgment in assessing organizational training needs, developing responsive programming, and driving continuous improvement in safety training systems. The role focuses on front-loading safety readiness, supporting onboarding and workforce transitions, and ensuring compliance with required safety training and recertification standards.

This confidential, exempt role reports to the director of Human Resources. This position manages safety training systems, informs operational decisions related to workforce readiness, and exercises professional judgment in the handling of sensitive employee information.

This position designs and oversees MESD's employee safety training systems, supports district emergency preparedness efforts, and contributes to injury prevention initiatives. The scope of this role includes needs assessment, program development, scheduling strategy, and quality evaluation. The coordinator exercises discretion in determining training priorities, adapting programming to meet shifting operational demands, and identifying gaps in safety practice. This role serves as an operational resource to HR, Risk, and program leadership in advancing workforce safety across the district.

This role does not evaluate employee performance or direct clinical, therapeutic, or instructional practice.

• Design, develop and deliver employee safety training aligned to school-based and program-specific work environments, applying adult learning principles and best practices.
• Assess organizational and program-level training needs and determine training content, methodology, and sequencing.
• Deliver and support crisis prevention, de-escalation, and safe physical management training in instructional settings, including special education schools and programs where physical support may be required for safety. Provide training in core safety areas, including:
• Crisis prevention and de-escalation
• Safe physical management practices
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) use and hazard awareness
• Incident response and injury reporting
• Body mechanics and injury prevention relevant to school and department-based roles
• Develop and oversee structured safety orientation for employees new to school-based environments, including introduction of safety expectations, professional boundaries, team-based work practices, and reporting pathways.
• Support district emergency preparedness efforts by coordinating training aligned to Emergency Operations Plans and site-specific Campus Safety Plans, and by partnering with supervisors and school staff to ensure employees receive worksite-specific orientation upon transfer or placement.

• Design and manage training schedules, session logistics, and delivery timelines based on assessment of hiring activity, substitute needs, and program demand.
• Oversee and manage the safety orientation process for substitutes and temporary staff, ensuring readiness and compliance prior to entry into designated programs.
• Manage the scheduling and delivery of make-up and just-in-time training sessions to meet staffing and operational needs.
• Track training completion and annual recertification requirements and follow up on outstanding items.

• Review employee injury and near-miss data to identify patterns, contributing factors, and opportunities to strengthen training and safety practices.
• Adjust training scheduling or emphasis in response to observed needs.
• Handle employee training records, injury information, and staffing data with discretion and confidentiality.
• Contribute to the identification and sourcing of appropriate PPE for individual student behaviors in coordination with the Behavior Consultant; develop and deliver targeted training on proper PPE use.
• Identify and elevate significant safety training concerns to HR leadership with analysis and recommended action.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using established and self-developed measures; recommend and implement improvements to strengthen staff safety outcomes.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Equity
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Lead and support regional equity initiatives

Vision
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Lead with vision, follow-through and student focus.

Trust
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Develop trust among coworkers and students through honesty and fairness.

Communication
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Communicate in an inclusive, effective and collaborative manner.

Personal Qualities
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Be respectful, excel in customer service, caring, humble and courageous.

Attendance
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Daily and consistent attendance and punctuality are paramount as this provides consistency and…