School Safety & Threat Assessment Consultant (2 Open Positions)

Puget Sound ESD seeks seeks two (2) School Safety and Threat Assessment Consultant to coordinate the ongoing functioning of comprehensive school safety systems, including a student threat assessment system that offers a multi-agency team approach consisting of a school-based screening team and a community-based student threat assessment team

PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington?s K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit www.psesd.org/about-psesd

Minimum Qualifications. Associate?s degree or higher in job-related field (High School Diploma with increasing levels of job-related experience may substitute for Associate's degree). Professional experience working in schools, community organizing, program coordination or community-based programs involving youth, drug/alcohol, tobacco abuse, or other related community health prevention or counseling. Knowledge and professional experience with school safety efforts. Preferred Qualifications. Professional experience with behavioral health practices (substance abuse and/or mental health). Experience with community mobilization. Experience working in a school-based program with emphasis on: violence prevention and/or early intervention, alcohol, tobacco and/or other drug prevention and early intervention, and/or mental health. ANTIRACIST LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES. CULTURAL PROFICIENCY: Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of students and communities of color in order to support racial equity. Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting equity and inclusion, and serves as an advocate with colleagues, partners, and communities to meet the Agency's End and goal of becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization in support of eliminating the opportunity gap

RACIAL EQUITY ADVOCATE: Recognizes, supports, and engages in dismantling institutional racism. Partners with and is accountable to those with whom we are in a transformational relationship, including children, families, and communities of color

RACIAL EQUITY MINDSET: Demonstrates awareness of biases, internalized racial superiority and oppression. Leads with a racial equity lens and actively uses the racial equity tool in meaningful ways

TRANSFORMATIONAL VALUES: Contributes to valuable and positive, antiracist transformation in individuals, organizations, and social systems in an effort to actively progress across the antiracist multicultural institution continuum. Is able to foster a sense of community and shared purpose via collaboration and cooperation with others inside and outside PSESD. Embodies the principles and practices that form the Agency?s culture. Operates from an abundance mentality that recognizes opportunities, and is optimistic and realistic about the future

JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES. BUDGET FORECASTING AND ADMINISTRATION: Develops budgets and monitors projected financial resources and expenditures, given categories, purpose, and funding periods. Ensures accurate and timely revisions as applicable

CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Demonstrates knowledge and expertise related to child/youth development and growth

COMMUNITY AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: Demonstrates knowledge and expertise related to engaging with stakeholders, including children, families and communities, to promote wellness and self-sufficiency

PLANNING, ORGANIZATION, AND PRIORITIZATION: Assesses the work to be performed, and considers how it should be organized and accomplished, with appropriate priorities and realistic time parameters

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals and make decisions

Applicants are required to include the following attachments within the online application in order to be considered:. Cover Letter: Clearly reflect how you meet the minimum qualifications (and preferred qualifications if applicable)

Resume: Provide complete chronological resume including all work history along with dates of employment (month and year) and job responsibilities, education, and certifications

Please note that salary placements for selected candidates will be based on related experience detailed in the resume provided via the application process. Additional Documents: In some cases, additional documents may be required and will be specified in the job opening announcement/advertisement

Location: Renton. Job type: Full time. Hiring Salary Range: $72,321.00 $94,892.00 (Band H). Full Salary Range: $72,321.00 $104,742 (Band H). Department: Learning, Teaching, & Family Support Student Support Services. We attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary offers consider candidate qualifications and relevant experience. New hires at Puget Sound ESD start employment on or around the 1st and 15th of each month. For awareness and planning purposes, linked here are the dates through August, 2025

Benefits. We offer comprehensive benefits:. Medical, dental, and vision through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program. 24 annual leave days per year. 12 sick days. 12 paid holidays. Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System. Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan. Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and electric car charging stations (Renton office). Open until filled; for best consideration, submit complete application by Sunday, August 25, 2024. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for September 3 4, 2024

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To apply for a specific open position, you must be a registered applicant in PSESD-School Jobs and apply specifically for each position for which you wish to be considered

PSESD is committed to having a diverse workforce and encourages all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications to apply

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