Manager - Emergency Management and Data

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Job Summary

The Manager of Emergency Management and Data will be responsible for maintenance and oversite of all Emergency Preparedness plans for Baltimore City Public Schools and data from the Chief of Schools Office. This role entails ensuring that the district and all schools are in compliance with emergency preparedness plans and taking the necessary precautions in the event of an emergency. Ensures the accuracy of student support and student information data through monitoring data collection and corrections and through the analysis, validation, and reporting of data. Responsible for overseeing data support staff, designing, developing and generating data reports and making recommendations for district level programmatic decision making.

 Essential Functions

• Annually reviews the Emergency Preparedness Plan for the district and propose necessary changes.
• Manages the district comprehensive safety plan; annually review and propose necessary changes.
• Oversees data collection at the school level to ensure the accurate and timely completion of reports as required by the Office of Schools.
• Develops databases and tracking mechanisms to monitor submission and cleansing of data including safety drills, bullying data, school safety plans, and various data cleansing reports.
• Updates the critical response and school emergency management guide annually.
• Coordinates and composes the safety and security grants.
• Provides training for all schools on emergency preparedness and emergency drills; update training materials as needed to stay in compliance with nation, state, and local regulations.
• Ensures that schools complete regular training on emergency drills; additionally, track the completion of the drills training to ensure that all schools are complying.
• Observes and coordinate practice emergency drills.
• Coordinates with other state offices on policies/regulations that impact school climate, environment and health/safety issues.
• Coordinates with Baltimore City School Police to ensure staff is trained and prepared to support in emergencies.
• Acts as City Schools liaison with the City of Baltimore, Incident Commanders, Office of Homeland Security and Office of Emergency Management; with the ability to lead in the development and implementation of a comprehensive system-wide Emergency Preparedness Plan.
• Receives incident reports and conducts on-site field investigation and post-incident reviews, analysis, and prepares and circulates written comments to applicable City Schools departments for further analysis and potential corrective action(s).
• Compiles and prepares statistical, operational, and performance data for management decisions.
• Makes public presentations regarding data.
• Prepares and reviews various reports to ensure the timely and accurate entry of data, data corrections and validations, and identifies specific trends among schools, users, and specific programs.
• Performs data analysis to identify trends, problems and issues that need to be addressed through targeted technical support, training, modifications to policies and procedures.
• Maintains a proficient level of knowledge of the data reporting and collection requirements under Board of School Commissioners policies and other requirements including the City Schools Code of Conduct.
• Develops corrective action plans for school intervention to address both isolated and systemic data entry and management problems.
• Provides staff support to committees as assigned by Chief of Schools. Support may include assistance in developing and meeting objectives consistent with the committee's charge, conducting research, analysis and interpretation of findings to aid the preparation of detailed written reports.
• Collaborates with other City Schools departments as needed to ensure effective monitoring and communication of tasks and information.
• Assists in responding to internal and external data requests and prepares data extracts, interim and final reports.
• Manages assigned professional and support staff. Provides technical direction, training and leadership to assigned staff.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

 Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science, business, education, or related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Three years' experience in data management, strategic planning, organizational planning, or related field preferably in the public sector or education environment.
• Emergency Planning experience.
• Proficient in working with and analyzing large data sets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present accurate and concise reports of conclusions and recommendations.
• Interpersonal skills that ensure productive interaction and effective team building.
• Strong organization and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of school level data analysis regarding climate, academic, attendance/truancy trends and other areas that impact student achievement.
• Knowledge of federal and state legislation and guidelines governing the education and discipline of students.
• Proficient use of technical computer applications, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

 Additional Details

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications.  It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

 

This position is affiliated with the City Union of Baltimore (CUB) bargaining unit.  

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan

 

Company DescriptionBaltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).Company DescriptionBaltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

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