TITLE:      Risk Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in risk management, insurance, workers’ compensation or other related field.
• Certification of Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) to be attained at the first available class within three months.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal employment regulations
• Possess the ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form with a diverse group of administrators, teachers, and the public

REPORTS TO:       Supervisor of Personnel or as designated by Superintendent

SUPERVISES:       Employees as designated by Superintendent

JOB GOAL:  To identify areas of liability, implement a plan of action to reduce liability, and continually monitor compliance of the plan. The primary effort is to mitigate adverse impact to the district in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Manage and direct all matters related to safety and workers compensation.
2. Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management program to address all areas of risk. 
3. Investigate, mitigate, and monitor accidents and near-miss accidents / incidents with the potential to cause harm or damage to student, personnel or property of the school board. 
4. Perform periodic safety inspections of all facilities and adherence to safety procedures, generating safety recommendations. 
5. Assist Central Office and School Administrators in cultivating a safe workplace by providing necessary safety training. 
6. Manage all claims related to student injury.
7. Assist the Human Resource Department in reducing employment related risk.
8. Coordinates with the transportation department to provide ongoing defensive driver training for all transportation employees. 
9. Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers including students, parents, co-workers, etc. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to ensure confidentiality is assured. 
10. Identify opportunities and make recommendations to reduce risk and manage expenses.
11. Performs other duties as required.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:       Twelve (12) Months

SALARY:   In accordance with the Risk Manager Salary Schedule

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on Evaluation of Personnel.

The Superintendent reserves the right to review, revise, update or change the job and any/all duties due to changes in job content, organizational structure, or state or federal laws.