Behavioral Threat Assessment Coordinator

FULL SALARY RANGE: Level 10 (minimum: $72,347 - mid-point: $89,318- maximum: $106.289) 
The maximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40 / 10 Month Calendar
FTE: 1.0
JOB CODE: 3150
POSITION TYPE: PERMANENT - REGULAR 
LOCATION: Thornton, CO

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

SUMMARY: Ensure the safety of students, staff and visitors in schools throughout the district. Review, refine, modify and implement the threat assessment process in Adams 12 Five Star Schools. Facilitate the appropriate exchange of safety information for students who are currently enrolled and attending Adams 12 Five Star Schools. Work on-call as needed, including evenings and weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

JOB TASK DESCRIPTIONS:
1. Coordinate threat assessment services for the district and lead members of the District Level Threat Assessment Team. Prioritize and manage the students of the highest concern who have participated in the threat assessment process and require additional follow up including intervention and coordination of services in the student's home, school, and community to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for students and staff. Document the student's progression, outcomes and any additional recommended clinical services that the student and family may require.
2. Participate in school threat assessments to ensure consistent application of the current threat assessment instrument and appropriate collection of information for Information Vortex. Advise all district and school leaders on threat assessment practices and provide consultation and assistance as requested regarding threat assessment. Position will provide training, problem-solving, and technical assistance to schools and other stakeholders regarding best practices, strategies for evaluation, and data collection of threats to the district.
3. Works with Business Services (emergency preparedness) and Learning Services (Intervention Services and Crisis Response) staff to develop and implement on-going, coordinated professional training and development program for all stakeholders on all safety and security programs impacting the students and staff of Adams 12 Five Star Schools.
4. Coordinate with other school districts and outside agencies (CIAC, law enforcement, Office of School Safety, etc.) to provide comprehensive support and information sharing
5. Train and update all levels of school personnel and partner agencies on district safety, security, threat assessment policies, and juvenile justice policies. Notify schools and partner agencies on policy updates and decisions as they relate to the safety and security of students and staff of Adams 12 Five Star Schools.
6. Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or related field. Master's degree preferred.

- Minimum of 3 years' experience in school safety, school counseling or school mental health.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
Criminal background check required for hire.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application.  Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job.  Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.

SALARY INFORMATION:
The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE).  This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE.  Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate on the employees' education and/or work experience.  F