Primary Purpose:

• Support Safety & Security Program Coordinator
• Provide guidance & assistance to LEAs in completing mandated reports & surveys
• Assist in scheduling Safety & Security Region 10 events (e.g., Roundtables, etc.)
• Provide research and recommendations for improvements based on new trends affecting schools

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Texas Teacher Certification or other equivalent law enforcement certification required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of the general safety and security requirements for LEAs
• Knowledge of the professional development needs of campus and central office administrators
• Knowledge of PEIMS as it relates to district implementation at the administrative level
• Ability to learn, work with, and communicate legislative requirements to LEAs
• Ability to work with school safety centers and other agencies to help districts apply safety and security practices at the district and building level
• Familiarity with Governmental procurement procedures
• Ability to manage a budget, contract personnel, and coordinate various functions of the Supervision and Leadership Development area
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to evaluate and support personnel while encouraging continued personal and professional growth
• Ability to work in a team setting where collaboration is key
• Working knowledge of JJAEP/DAEP protocols and procedures

Responsibilities and Duties Common to all Region 10 ESC Employees:

• Ability to work on and enhance a team
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of position responsibilities and to ensure timelines are met
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings
• Maintain a positive, customer friendly, and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal)
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to center-wide strategic planning goals
• Display proficient levels of technology applications and remain current in the area of digital integration
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by Region 10 Leadership
• Prepare and organize resources, train, and collaborate with Region 10 personnel
• Exhibit initiative in identifying problems and suggesting solutions in a positive manner
• Exhibit good judgement and decision making
• Keep supervisor informed of program and district needs
• Maintain up-to-date entries in Region 10 databases and accurate records for tracking and invoicing
• Adhere to Center procedures, guidelines, and policies

Specific Responsibilities and Duties for the Safety and Security Consultant

• Supporting LEA implementation of best practices and legislative requirements
• Coordinate the planning and delivery of all LEA audit services
• Analyze and identify potential areas of service improvement and apply cost-benefit analysis methods to proposed improvements.
• Collaborate with other team members in the revision and presentation of the Supervision and Leadership Development Package
• Serve as the key contact for LEAs and TEA in all areas of safety and security
• Present information both internally and externally as it relates to legislative rules, best practices, and policies
• Coordination of School Safety Conferences, roundtables, and other safety and security programming
• Monitor, assess, and adjust professional development offerings hosted by Region 10 ESC
• Analyze and assist in the planning of internal safety and security for Region 10
• Maintain and coordinate the JJAEP Governance Committee, including invoicing and MOU
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or Director of Supervision and Leadership Development service area

• At least three years in a role of school safety and security; or an equivalent role
• District-level experience in implementing/training school safety & security practices
• Presentation skills of legislative information and school safety protocols

Accountability:

• The Safety and Security Consultant shall be directly accountable to the Safety and Security Program Coordinator or his/her designee.