Risk Management Director

Risk Management Director at Hawthorne School District

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Application Deadline

11/24/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

11/9/2026

Contact

Glinda Medina

310-676-2276 3964

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

Starting at $129,813 - $174,554 Annually

Add l Salary Info

Plus $1,000 signing bonus and exceptional fringe benefits package

Length of Work Year

12 months/8 hours per day

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent of Business Services, plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages the District's comprehensive risk management functions, including workers' compensation, liability claims, safety compliance, insurance administration, contract risk review, litigation support, and related programs. Provides leadership and direction in the identification, avoidance, mitigation, and transfer of risk to minimize District exposure and financial loss. The Risk Management Director analyzes complex risk management issues; develops and implements procedures and operational practices; ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and District standards; coordinates with legal counsel, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and regulatory agencies; oversees investigations and claims administration activities; and prepares reports, analyses, and recommendations for District administration. The Risk Management Director develops collaborative working relationships with District administrators, employees, outside agencies, legal counsel, insurance representatives, and regulatory entities while promoting safe practices, operational compliance, and organizational accountability.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Persons interested in applying and being interviewed for the position of Risk Management Director, must submit the following documents:

• Certification (Valid Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM) certification)
• Copy of Transcript
• DMV Printout (Original and current (within 1 month))
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 dated within the last year)
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Persons interested in applying and being interviewed for the position of Risk Management Director, must submit the following documents:

• Certification (Valid Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM) certification)
• Copy of Transcript
• DMV Printout (Original and current (within 1 month))
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 dated within the last year)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Effective January 1, 2026, all applicants for classified positions with Hawthorne School District are required to disclose a complete and accurate history of prior employment with any educational institution, regardless of duration. This includes service with school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and state special schools. This requirement is in accordance with Senate Bill 848 (SB 848). Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute for a completed application.

Comments and Other Information

Effective January 1, 2026, all applicants for classified positions with Hawthorne School District are required to disclose a complete and accurate history of prior employment with any educational institution, regardless of duration. This includes service with school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and state special schools. This requirement is in accordance with Senate Bill 848 (SB 848). Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute for a completed application.

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