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Job Summary

Rooted in the Mission of the Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP) and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the School Safety and Security Coordinator plays a vital role in fostering a safe, orderly, and welcoming environment where all students can flourish. This leadership position is responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of campus safety, emergency preparedness, and security protocols, while modeling respectful, compassionate engagement with students, staff, families, and visitors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Safety & Security Leadership

• Oversee and maintain a comprehensive school safety plan, including policies for emergency scenarios such as lockdowns, evacuations, natural disasters, and threats of violence.
• Conduct routine risk assessments of campus safety and security, and recommend corrective measures to address vulnerabilities.
• Manage and maintain security technology and systems, including video surveillance, access control, alarms, and emergency communications tools.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as best practices in school safety.
• Emergency Preparedness & Response
• Coordinate schoolwide emergency drills in collaboration with administrators, faculty, and local first responders.
• Develop and facilitate safety and crisis response training for staff and students, including de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed responses.
• Serve as the primary liaison with law enforcement, emergency management, and public health agencies.
• Lead the documentation, investigation, and follow-up of all security-related incidents.
• Support members of the administration in the investigation of safety reports related to anonymous online reporting, workplace violence prevention, or in-person incidents.

Campus Supervision

• Maintain high visibility across all areas of campus, including classrooms, restrooms, hallways, athletic facilities, and parking lots.
• Provide cross-over training for outsourced security partners and guidance in ensuring appropriate staffing for events and activities.
• Proactively build relationships with students and model respectful authority and
• consistent reinforcement of school rules and expectations.
• Monitor and guide student behavior during the school day and at after-hours
• events, fostering an environment of mutual respect and accountability. Provide traffic and parking control as needed to ensure pedestrian and vehicular safety.
• Support building security, including opening/closing procedures and visitor access management.
• Collaboration & Community Engagement
• Establish and maintain professional, mission-aligned relationships with students, families, faculty, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
• Serve as a campus resource for safety-related concerns or questions and help coordinate supportive interventions in partnership with members of the Executive Leadership Team as needed.
• Assist with facilities-related tasks as needed and provide support for campus events.

Qualifications and Skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, emergency management, public safety, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two to five years supervising adolescents in an educational or comparable setting.
• Prior experience in law enforcement, security services, school safety, or emergency management is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with mental health crisis response or experience collaborating with PERT or similar program is strongly preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Calm and confident demeanor in high-stress or emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict with empathy and effectiveness.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods in all weather conditions.
• Capacity to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate physical tasks (bending, climbing, etc.) as needed.
• Ability to see, hear, and respond promptly in situations that require vigilance.
• Work may require early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends.
• Required to wear a designated uniform during work hours.
• May occasionally be called upon to provide transportation for students or guests.
• Must successfully pass a background check and fingerprint clearance.

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The Academy of Our Lady of Peace seeks substitute teachers who wants to make a positive impact on the lives of OLP students by upholding and communicating the school mission, philosophy, and core values.

Desirable skill sets include being well-versed in various forms and uses of technology including the use of Google for Education tools, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and emerging learning technologies. Applicants must show a willingness to support diverse student learners.
 

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GENERAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Provide supervision of instruction.
• The substitute teacher will follow daily directions from the teacher of record.
• Report on daily student progress.
• Maintain classroom expectations.

Additional inquiries contact the Assistant Head of School Office, Stephanie Avery

Job Type:Temporary

Description: JOB TITLE: SUBSTITUTE STUDENT TRANSPORTATION DRIVER

REPORTS TO : Director of Facilities, or Facilities Manager who determines the bus routes and provides direction.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:

The Substitute Student Transportation Driver transports students in a safe and efficient manner and

performs all activities related to the operation of school vehicles. Supervises Student passengers. The Driver adheres, without

exception, to all traffic laws while driving any and all school property. The Driver upholds the Mission

of the school.

QUALIFICATIONS: The Driver shall:

• Hold and maintain a Valid California Drivers License (Commercial B preferred but not required), with no serious violations.
• Be a reliable person of good character who shall possess the qualifications and communication skills necessary to perform the duties of the position, and comply with the rules set forth for drivers in all federal, state and local regulations.
• Have a minimum of five years previous safe driving experience.
• Have sufficient mechanical aptitude to recognize minor problems and report these problems.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative. 
• Exhibits positive interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Requirements

• Drive school vans and transport students between pickup points and school or to various events, activities, and destinations.
• Be in full charge of the van at all times and report unmanageable students to the Director of Facilities or available Administrator.
• Check and clean van at end of shift.
• Check gas, battery, oil, and water before departure.
• Check vehicle for operating safety.
• Assist disabled students and others out of and into vehicles.
• Demonstrate knowledge of assigned routes and stops by actually driving the route and noting stops before the first day of service without students aboard.
• Adhere to safety rules when loading and unloading pupils.
• Prepare simple reports and keep logs of trips.
• Conduct a pre-trip and post trip safety inspection of the van prior to every trip and complete the daily van log.
• Notify Director of Facilities or Facilities Manager of any mechanical malfunctions and/or safety hazards.
• Adhere to established routes, designated van stops and keep to assigned time schedule.
• Transport, log and account for authorized students only.
• Utilize all school property for the function and purpose of the needs of the school only, and not for personal use.
• Uphold the Mission of the school in all actions and communication.

Job Type: Non-Exempt, Temporary On-call position

OLP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if OLP is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

Federal or State Emergency Declarations: The campus of 4860 Oregon St., San Diego CA 92116 is subject to shaking from earthquake activity and sits near a low flood zone. For more information visit the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services: https://myhazards.caloes.ca.gov/

My submission of this application authorizes the school to conduct a background investigation and authorizes release of information in connection with my application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, personal references, professional references, and other appropriate sources. I waive my right of access to any such information, and without limitation hereby release Academy of Our Lady of Peace and reference source from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: the local law enforcement agencies, information from the Central Criminal Records Exchange or either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions are maintained, information from the California or other State Department of Social Services Child Protective Services Unit and any locality to which they may refer for release of information to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving me. Furthermore, I certify that I have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering my application, and I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with Academy of Our Lady of Peace.

Salary Description: $20/hour, on call

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