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Director of Facilities and Safety

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Job Title:  Director of Facilities and Safety
Department:  Facilities and Safety                                        Reports To:   Superintendent (Cabinet-Level Position)
FSLA Status:  Exempt                                                          Band/Grade: 17
Bargaining/Work Unit:  District Administrators

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

Minimum Starting Salary $119,874 (Based on 2024-2026 District Administrator Master Agreement)  Step placement based on qualifications/experience.  This position does qualify for benefits.  Please see details in the District Adminstrator Master Agreement.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides administrative oversight, leadership, and direction for district-wide support services and functions related to facilities and site operations, and safety programs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds
Administrative Assistant for Facilities and Safety, and Food Service
District Safety Consultant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION
Percent of Time:  35%

Serves as the primary resource to site administrators in areas related to building operational issues and health and safety compliance.
Directs and supervises the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds and is responsible for the selection, work assignment, training/development, evaluation and other personnel related actions.  Also oversees and manages the work performed by the District Safety Consultant.
Promotes and demonstrates the positive impact of teamwork and customer service, encouraging staff to promote positive public relationships for collaboration and cooperation with the immediate and greater school communities served, thereby advancing the District mission and vision.
Ensures compliance with all state and federal laws and district policies.
Develops short and long term goals and priorities for the department, establishing a department culture that is consistent with the District’s mission.
Manages and oversees the development and administration of the department budget.
Prepares staffing models to determine departmental requirements and recommended staffing levels.
Responsible for the preparation and submission of local, state, and federal reports relevant to the department.
Assists in the development and revision of District policies and regulations related to Facilities and Safety, for School Board approval.
Oversees and coordinates the bidding process, ensuring that all department purchases are made in compliance with state and federal laws.
Oversees the development and implementation of professional development programs that facilitate the achievement of personal and professional objectives of department staff, consistent with the District mission and vision; keeps succession planning at the forefront.
DISTRICT SAFETY AND SECURITY
Percent of Time:  25%

Develops and implements required annual safety related in-service training for staff.
Implements safety and security protocols to ensure a safe school environment evaluating effectiveness on an ongoing basis.
Develops plans, procedures, and objectives to facilitate and improve safety and security programs.
Ensures application of safety and security protocols for public events, sport events, and other school district activities.
Reviews safety related incident reports and implements appropriate changes to ensure a safe working environment.
Develop and maintain a plan to manage hazardous substances/materials, handling during generation, storage, and disposal.
Coordinate the development, review, and implementation of the District Crisis Management Plan to include auditing school’s compliance with required drills and exercises.
Researches and recommends additions and improvements to the safety management program, particularly in areas such as emergency preparedness, accident prevention, general safety, and risk management.
Coordinates with local law enforcement and other appropriate health and safety professionals in matters of public safety involving students and staff.
CAPITAL PROJECTS AND DISTRICT SHORT AND LONG RANGE FACILITIES PLANNING
Percent of Time:  20%

Develops and implements a multi-year comprehensive plan that is both preventative and corrective, for the upkeep of all facilities, grounds, to include3 major mechanical systems of the District.
Supervise the details of construction and remodeling projects.
Oversees and directs capital projects district-wide.
Coordinates and provides financial oversight for the development and implementation of school board approved long range master plans for facilities that encompass the maintenance, repair and renovation of existing buildings and additional facilities that may be needed to meet curricular and other District needs.
Administer the district architectural services and construction management service contracts, to include selection, scope of work and fee for service.
Develop and manage the district budgetary process for the LTFM, Operating Capital, Health and Safety, Alternative Facilities and building construction budgets.
Monitors district leases and resulting lease levies.
Oversees the maintenance of an inventory of school district furniture, vehicles and other equipment for insurance purposes.
Develops and/or reviews and approves plans, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for maintenance projects, capital improvements, modifications and related engineering work.
Facilities and Grounds
Percent of Time:  15%

Directs the operation and maintenance of all District-owned buildings.
Oversees and ensures the District is meeting facility requirements, codes and regulations.
Ensures well maintained buildings and grounds and associated equipment, district-wide, which provide a clean and healthy environment for students, staff and the community.
Analyzes building energy consumption, investigate and implement procedure and improvements to obtain maximum efficiency.
Special Projects
Percent of Time:  5%

AtTend meetings, workshops, and training sessions to maintain knowledge in areas related to position.
Stays abreast of changing laws and requirements related to work.
Performs other job-related duties as requested or assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to create/maintain accurate records and tracking systems.
Conflict management and mediation skills.
Demonstrated ability to transfer information into easily understood documents.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Ability to work with and lead a diverse team of staff and outside consultants.
Skill to manage staff in a collaborative, team environment, including effective delegation skill and ability to provide clear direction and support to others, in order to meet expectations from various stakeholders.
Knowledge of continuous improvement model and the ability to apply such standards, utilizing and setting benchmarks in order to improve the quality and efficiencies of department operations.
Highly developed program design, planning, and implementation skills and ability to effectively apply such skills in diverse and sometimes adversarial settings.
Knowledge of established policies, protocols and procedures, and the ability to ensure compliance with same.
Highly developed written and verbal communication and interaction skills.
Knowledge of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) safety compliance programs.
Knowledge of federal, state and District regulations and guidelines covering public school buildings, construction and health and safety, and the ability to apply those regulations and guidelines to ensure the District remains in compliance.
An ability to convene the right individuals and direct the group toward reasonable resolutions of concerns and appropriate responses to special requests.
Ability to affect positive public relations and reinforce such activities on a local site and District-wide basis.
Excellent recruitment and selection skills and the ability to clearly characterize District and site expectations.
Knowledge and ability to anticipate the skill profiles and new learning required to provide the expected level of service throughout the District.
Ability to work successfully under pressure and handle multiple and changing priorities and requests from a wide variety of sources, with attention to detail and deadlines.
Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills including outstanding conflict resolution, responsiveness and follow through.
A thorough working knowledge of contract administration and the ability to design, evaluate, negotiate, communicate, and administer contracts in a manner protecting the District’s interests and resources.
Knowledge of purchasing practices, procedures, and regulations.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS*

Bachelor’s degree in business administration and management, mechanical engineering/construction, facilities plant management, or related field; MA preferred.
Post graduate coursework in operations, engineering, education, public administration or related field preferred.
Chief C boiler license strongly preferred; must otherwise be attained on a mutually agreed timetable at the start of employment.
Ability to obtain pool operators, underground storage, and other relevant certifications upon hire or on a mutually agreed timetable.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS*

Minimum of five years job related experience, including experience in supervision training and evaluation of personnel.
Experience working with boilers, construction, government compliance programs, facilities and grounds maintenance, and air quality issues preferred.
* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

6th Grade Teacher – English Language Arts/Reading Intervention

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
  • Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
  • Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
  • Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
  • Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
  • Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
  • Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
  • Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose

7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher, .33 FTE

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
  • Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
  • Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
  • Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
  • Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
  • Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
  • Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
  • Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose

Special Education Teacher – Long Term Substitute

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • The licensed Special Education Lead works closely with the district Individualized Student Services Team to support the development and implementation of the building/program’s special education service delivery model.
  • Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
  • Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
  • Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
  • Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniqueness and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
  • Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
  • Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
  • Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
  • Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose

Occupational Therapist – Long Term Substitute

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • The licensed OT works closely with the Individualized Student Services Team to support the development and implementation of the special education service delivery model. The OT serves as a resource for their special education staff in disseminating information on evidence-based practices.
  • Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
  • Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
  • Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
  • Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
  • Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
  • Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
  • Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
  • Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose

Assistant Director of the Office of Specialized Services (OSS)

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is looking to hire a full-time Assistant Director – Licensed for our Office of Specialized Services in St. Paul, MN. We are aiming to fill this role in 2 – 4 weeks. Employees could be eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision/Pension and accrue sick and vacation time.

The Assistant Director of K-12 Special Education is responsible for assisting the Executive Director in the leadership of special education programming in K-12 schools.  This position supervises special education leadership positions including supervisors and other staff as assigned.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist the Executive Director in the Office of Specialized Services in the development and management of its programs. Provide leadership for special education programs, including dispute resolution and due process compliance to ensure students have equitable access to specialized instruction in the least restrictive environment. Provide leadership in developing and monitoring program goals and addressing disproportionality and systemic bias.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the Executive Director in the Office of Specialized Services

RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

Provide supervision and leadership for program staff including department staff, special education teacher teams and staff
Provide leadership in curriculum development and monitor implementation of special education services through data collection around the progress of special education programs and make recommendations to the Executive Director.
Work collaboratively with school administrators and their leadership team on the schoolwide comprehensive improvement planning process (SCIP).
Work collaboratively with other District departments to ensure special education supports are included and implemented to increase special education student access to curricular and extracurricular opportunities.
Provide leadership in developing or recommending staff development activities focused on improvement of instruction and action regarding special education teacher effectiveness.
Research programs and recommend resources to support special education students
Work collaboratively to advocate for equity and access to a rigorous education for special education students
Assist in staff formal evaluations, giving feedback, and coaching on areas of improvement.
Assist the Executive Director in the development and monitoring the program budget according to the vision of the special education department
Perform other related duties as assigned.

PAY, BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE
This is a 12 month position working 40 hours per week.
Pay range for this position is:  $100,334 – $146,049
Maximum hiring step = Step Eleven (11)

The full salary schedule is listed in the Teachers contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found on the Labor Agreements page and by selecting the “ASAP” Labor agreement.

Benefit information for this position can be found on the Benefits Summaries page and by selecting the “ASAP ¿ Full Time” link.

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.

The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps.

To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the “Additional Attachments” link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments.  Valid file extensions for attaching a document include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.

OTHER INFORMATION
Transcript – Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire.  You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date.  Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.

Veteran’s Preference – If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran’s preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.

Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks – Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.

Regular and reliable attendance.

May be exposed to various cleaning products.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

EQUITY STATMENT
SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.