Director of School Operations Job Providence area,Rhode Island USA,Education / Teaching

Director Of School Operations

Providence Public Schools is currently seeking a strategic and dynamic Director Of School Operations. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and the school principal, the Director of School Operations will be responsible for all matters of school administration that do not directly relate to instruction or student behavior. The Director is a key role, which seeks to relieve the principal of non-instructional obligations so that s/he can focus almost exclusively on student achievement and the professional development of the teaching staff.

This position will take on a variety of operational responsibilities from overseeing the development and implementation of the school budget to gathering and analyzing school data to ensuring that the school has sufficient materials to serve its students. The Director of School Operations will also supervise a team of operations professionals including clerical staff.

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools.

PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a professional.

Reports to:

School Principal

Contingent upon funding

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year institution;
Master's Degree preferred
Minimum of 5 years of work experience; 2 of which should be directly in operations management experience, working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and preferably school-based experience
Experience managing cross-functional teams to develop and implement systems and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of a growing organization

Description Of

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the Director of School Operations will include but are not limited to:

School Operations

Each year, prepare the campus for start-up/new school year by ordering furniture, equipment, and classroom supplies as well as ensuring that school services (i.e., student food services, student transportation services) are lined up and ready for day one

Collaborate with HR personnel to process new hires and maintain employee records to prepare the facility for occupation

With the support of Central office, ensure compliance with all state, federal, and local employment laws and policies

Manage the maintenance of campus facilities by overseeing the custodial personnel, work order system, and partnering with Plant Maintenance office

Manage the school's food and transportation services by coordinating with Central Office staff, service providers, and overseeing deliveries

Conduct monthly walkthroughs with Central Office staff to ensure building operations are in compliance with local agencies (i.e. fire inspections, etc.)

Manage and oversee student and staff technology at the school level

Budget & Finance

Work with the school principal and Central Office finance staff to develop and manage the school's budget

Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and submit them to the Central Office finance staff for processing including but not limited to managing requisitions at the school level

Participate in monthly meetings to review/account for budget variances; monitor usage of the school finances

Ensure adherence to school's fiscal policy and procedures; participate in annual financial audit process by providing documentation as needed to auditors

Manage school purchasing process by placing orders with vendors, tracking delivery and maintaining inventory

School Administration

Ensure the timely implementation of all items on PPSD's monthly administrative calendar

Ensure that the school is adhering to all local compliance and…