Coordinator, School Safety & Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, School Safety & Emergency Preparedness

Fulton Schools

13d

About The Position

The Coordinator, School Safety & Emergency Preparedness serves as a key leader in the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive school safety and emergency management programs across the district. This position focuses on emergency preparedness planning, crisis response coordination, emergency drills, school reunification operations, and campus safety assessments. The incumbent ensures schools are operationally ready to prevent, respond to, and recover from emergencies in alignment with NIMS, ICS principles, and state/federal best practices. This position requires 24/7 on-call availability to support critical incidents and emergency activations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Education Leadership, or related field required
NIMS/ICS certifications required (ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800)
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Georgia Professional Emergency Manager (GEMA) certification required
Minimum 5 years of experience in emergency management, crisis response, public safety, or school safety
Demonstrated experience planning and executing emergency drills and exercises
Conducting risk assessments and site safety evaluations
Strong knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS)
Experience designing and evaluating exercises under Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines
Ability to plan, organize, and manage complex emergency preparedness initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation and facilitation skills
Ability to work effectively under high-stress conditions
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
High level of professional judgment and decision-making ability
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Must pass criminal history and background investigation

Nice To Haves

Experience with school reunification operations preferred

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and evaluates district-wide emergency operations plans (EOPs) for schools and central office locations. Specifically, develops plans for each school site location for reunification, including non-school sites
Leads the design, coordination, and documentation of required emergency drills (lockdown, evacuation, reunification, severe weather, fire, etc.)
Coordinates development and maintenance of school-based crisis response teams. Maintains live connection for all contacts and contact information in Crisis Go and other district systems
Serves as the backup crisis coordinator, during critical incidents, supporting or assuming coordination of district emergency response operations when needed.
Assists the Director of Safety & Security in managing incident response activities, coordinating with school leadership, first responders, and district departments, and ensuring implementation of established emergency management and incident command protocols to support the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors.
Coordinates with School Police, first responders, and local/state emergency management agencies
Assists with crisis stabilization, operational continuity, and recovery planning
Develops and maintains standardized reunification protocols for all district schools
Creates site-based reunification plans, maps and other documentation to support reunification at local sites in emergency situations
Plans, trains, and exercises reunification site teams
Coordinates logistics for transportation, student accountability, communications, and parent release procedures
Conducts after-action reviews to improve reunification effectiveness
Ensures compliance with state mandates and Department of Homeland Security exercise standards. Develops and leads district wide tabletop exercise annually, and 4 quarterly small group tabletop / workshop exercises annually
Provides scenario-based training for principals, school emergency teams, and district leadership
Evaluates drill performance and develops corrective action plans
Ensures documentation and reporting of all required drills and exercises
Conducts safety and vulnerability assessments of school campuses
Identifies infrastructure, procedural, and operational gaps
Collaborates with Facilities, Security, and Administration to recommend corrective measures
Supports security system integration and access control standards
Develops and delivers training programs for administrators and staff on: Crisis response protocols, Incident command roles ,Reunification procedures, Emergency communications systems
Provides coaching and technical assistance to school-based emergency coordinators
Maintains strong presentation skills and delivers professional, executive-level briefings
Uses data and after-action reports to improve district safety strategies
Supports safety-related grant development and compliance
Facilitates cross-departmental collaboration to strengthen district readiness
Maintains critical infrastructure documentation and emergency contact systems
Participates in district emergency planning committees
Supports Board policy implementation related to safety and security
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Safety & Security or appropriate administrator