School Safety Coordinator

The Elisabeth Morrow School, a leader in education from early childhood through middle school, seeks a School Safety Coordinator. The School Safety Coordinator (SSC) is responsible for the overall safety and security of the school community and campus. This will be a twelve-month position, based on the school’s and camp’s calendar.

The SSC shall perform a variety of safety-related activities, including the supervision and monitoring of campus and emergency management planning and implementation, schoolwide.

This position reports to the Director of Facilities and works with the Operations Team. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and well-supervised campus environment. This role oversees campus access, monitors student and visitor behavior, ensures compliance with school policies, responds to incidents and emergencies, and supports facility operations.

The Coordinator serves as the primary on-site authority during assigned shifts and will act as a liaison among staff, students, families, and external partners to oversee the safety and security of the school.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise, monitor, and patrol campus, buildings, and parking areas, including during occasional nighttime or weekend school events.
• Establish and promote a safe environment and accident prevention by performing safety audits, employee training, and inspections, and by maintaining open channels of communication.
• Oversee emergency response plans (evacuation, shelter-in-place, lockdown, medical emergencies, etc.) and coordinate with first responders.
• Respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
• Coordinate and maintain the school’s security systems.
• Plan and direct staff training programs related to all areas of school safety based on needs assessment.
• Control campus access and register visitors in the main office.
• Provide traffic and parking control measures to maintain a safe and orderly campus environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., safety, security, emergency management, education) preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a safety or security role, preferably in an educational setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Basic first aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends.