Director of Safety, Facilities, and Operations

Position:  Director of Safety, Facilities, and Operations

Reports to:  Superintendent

Employment Status:  Full-time

FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Status:  Administrative

Job Description: 
To provide leadership and oversight of building-level management and adherence to Board of Education policies to focus on the district's facilities and necessary maintenance and improvement planning. The position will oversee safety and security, custodial staff, buildings and grounds, facilities management, food services, and transportation. Responsibilities of this position are accomplished by building collaborative and productive working relationships with administrators, staff, external agencies, and the Bexley City Schools Community.

Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree or higher in educational leadership, policy, or human resources
2. Demonstrated experience at the building or district supervisory level
3. Eligible for an Ohio Administrative Specialist, Principal, or Superintendent license; or Local, Assistant, or Superintendent certificate
4. Satisfactory criminal background check in accordance with Ohio law.
5. Training and experience in comprehensive safety protocols in a school setting preferred
6. Such alternatives to the above as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.

Essential Functions:

1. Implements comprehensive safety protocols, including threat assessment and emergency response plans, to maintain a secure environment for students and staff
2. Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops related to school safety to stay abreast of updates and new information
3. Keeps the district leadership, Superintendent, and School Board abreast on district-wide matters related to safety and security
4. Coordinates annual school safety training for staff and conducts periodic reviews
5. Facilitates the scheduling and documentation of all required safety drills in district buildings
6. Works cooperatively with city and county officials in regards to student and staff safety
7. Supervises and evaluates: Business Manager; Food Services Director; Maintenance Office Manager; custodial, maintenance, and grounds staff
8. Oversee the operation and maintenance of the school physical plant, including new, replacement, or renovation construction projects
9. Evaluate existing facilities to support enrollment and academic programming
10. Maintain effective communications with students, staff, and parents to elicit support and to seek perspectives and ideas in district facilities planning
11. Research and make recommendations for improvements in the effectiveness and efficiency of the repair, maintenance, and cleaning services so that attractive, healthy, and safe facilities are provided
12. Administer, develop, refine, and implement emergency management plans for the District in collaboration with the Business Manager
13. Provide training to administrators on emergency management plans and assist building administrators to ensure consistent implementation of drills and procedures
14. Assume responsibility for the supervision and evaluation of support staff personnel
15. Oversee the student transportation program
16. Oversee the district’s food service program
17. Assist administrators in researching district policies and administrative guidelines with relations to facilities and operations
18. Assist in the development of policies related to facilities and operations 
19. Prepare reports for the Board of Education as needed
20. Act as Superintendent’s designee for Step II classified grievances when assigned
21. Assist Superintendent in working with classified union leadership to resolve issues and concerns
22. Serve as primary District level contact and liaison for community concerns related to safety, operations, and facilities
23. Assist with building administration duties in the event a principal is absent
24. Assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent or their designee

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Learn with curiosity
2. Demonstrate kindness
3. Embrace equity
4. Commitment to professional growth, continuous improvement, and the district’s mission, strategic plan, and equity initiatives 
5. Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
6. Genuine enthusiasm for working with new and experienced faculty
7. Proven leadership abilities and organizational skills; a commitment to collaboration and collegiality
8. Attention to detail in legal and policy issues
9. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience with team building
10. Intellectual curiosity, creativity, excellent writing, and speaking skills
11. Effective active listening skills
12. Organizational and problem-solving skills
13. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations
14. Develop and sustain meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff
15. Ability to confidently and tactfully assist people in the midst of stressful, difficult, and challenging situations
16. Ability to interact positively and supportively with staff, students, families, and the community
17. Respect the variability of cultures, including but not limited to socioeconomic status, religions, family types, etc
18. Follow all safety guidelines under the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code for public school employees, including but not limited to bloodborne pathogens, ethics, fraud, reporting child abuse and neglect, etc
19. Basic First Aid

Required Knowledge and Use of Equipment and Software:

1. Electronic devices include copiers, printers, scanners, laminators, and fax machines.
2. Keys and locking mechanisms on doors, cabinets, windows, etc
3. District-employed software. By way of example, this includes any specific technology the District uses, including Google Education software: Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Forms, Sheets, and Google Ed products
4. Applications (apps) or devices used to calculate numbers or used for purposes of a dictionary, thesaurus, grammar correction, or other applications accessed for this position
5. Phone equipment and all phone functions include transferring, holding, and sending callers to voicemail

Working Conditions:

1. May occasionally be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
2. Frequent interruption of tasks to support students, staff, parents/guardians, community members, and visitors
3. Must occasionally work nights/extended days due to school functions
4. Must be able to assist others by moving around the school and grounds
5. Must be able to lift and move 40 lbs
6. Repetitive hand motion (e.g., keyboard, typing) or voice-to-text
7. Employees shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout their employment with the District.

Note: The above lists are not ranked in order of importance

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications, following district salary schedules. 

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and voluntary benefits package offered. 

The Bexley City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, who will be appointed as the authority.