Ensured safe learning environment for a campus of over 4,400 students and staff. Supervised dean of students and school security team. Lead meetings with parents, guardians, social workers, teachers and DCFS staff, Developed monthly goals for security staff to minimize the number school incidents and suspensions. Designed, executed and communicated all emergency procedure protocols.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Served as an instructional leader in the planning, coordination, and administration of school activities and programs, including curriculum, instruction, assessment, student conduct and attendance, athletics and extracurricular programs, school plant operations, and the supervision and evaluation of assigned personnel.
Worked with the Principal to establish a safe and secure learning environment for students. Developed plans for emergency situations in collaboration with other administrators, staff, and public safety agencies; directed the plans and debriefed emergency drills; updated the school safety plan.
Prepared and maintained a variety of district, county, state, and federal records and reports.
Liaison to student government, extracurricular activities, the student athletics program, and other competitive or performance programs and events. Supervised activities, including evening activities, as assigned. Coordinated with Athletics and Activities to plan and carry out the school’s student activities.
Developed and administered procedures in accordance with district policies and state laws; received referrals and conferred with students, parents, teachers, community agencies, and law enforcement; responded to and resolved parent, student, and staff concerns and complaints; served on discipline or expulsion panels as assigned.
Supervised and evaluated the performance of designated certificated and/or classified personnel.
Assigned duties to faculty and staff as appropriate to meet school objectives.
Recruited, interviewed, and selected new faculty and staff.
Participated as needed in Individual Educational Plan meetings and Student Study Teams
Supervised students on campus before and after school; monitor students during lunch, passing periods, and other activities; instructed students in appropriate behavior, disciplined students in accordance with established guidelines.
Build relationships with families.
SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinated a comprehensive security/school safety program.
Worked with local law enforcement agencies to encourage community-policing efforts on school campuses.
Assisted in the development and implementation of security plans for special events involving the school facilities within the jurisdiction of Chicago Public Schools.
Provided training and assistance to site-based administrators in matters of safety and security.
Advised and assisted site-based administrators in matters involving criminal activities on school campuses.
Assisted/advised in the development of crisis management/emergency response plans as part of each school’s safety plan.
Coordinated with site-based administrators to address and correct safety/security issues on school campuses.
Prepared memos and reports related to safety and traffic issues on school campuses and forward appropriate locations.
Worked directly with local law enforcement agencies during critical incident situations and follow-up. Implemented training programs pertaining to matters of safety and security.
Received all reports of criminal incidents occurring on school property and maintained statistics regarding this information.
Worked with school safety committee and community safety initiatives.
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