Assistant Superintendent for Operations

Ps110pta; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Vernon City School District in Mount Vernon, NY, seeks an Assistant Superintendent for Operations to oversee facilities, transportation, food services, mailroom, and records access. The role demands strategic leadership and collaboration with district leadership to align operations with educational goals.

The candidate will supervise departments including facilities, security, custodial and maintenance, print shop, and contractors, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across all

Qualifications

• Requires NYS Administrator Certification or equivalent; five years public school admin preferred.
• Experience leading multiple departments such as facilities, transportation, food services, and security.
• Strong knowledge of facilities management, risk management, and capital project oversight.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement systems of operations for buildings and grounds, transportation, and food services.
• Coordinate services for capital projects and risk management.
• Maintain sound facilities management through district audits and state reviews.
• Lead safety plans and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Oversee facilities usage, scheduling, partnerships, permits, and policy compliance.
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and maintenance of district buildings and grounds.

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent communication

Strategic planning

Cross-functional coordination

Education

New York State Administrator Certification (SDA or SDL preferred)

Minimum of five years administrative experience in public school district or public sector

Job description

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Assistant Superintendent for Operations

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Job Details

Job ID: 5854652

Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidates are responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Organization and Leadership

• Develop and implement systems of operations for buildings and grounds, transportation, food services, mailroom, records access, and elections.
• Coordinate services for capital projects and risk management to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant execution.
• Cooperate with the District auditor and the New York State Department of Audit and Control to maintain sound facilities management and effective risk management practices.
• Champion the District's mission, core values, and strategic objectives within all operational departments.
• Develop effective processes to plan for continuous improvement, solve problems systemically, and achieve desired results.
• Develop and maintain clear lines of communication and collaboration between operational staff, administrators, and district leadership.
• Oversee the management and stewardship of three closed school buildings, including maintenance, security, compliance, and any planning related to their future use.
• Manage and administer the District's facilities usage process, including scheduling, community partnerships, permitting, and compliance with Board policy.
• Ensure the cleanliness, safety, and proper maintenance of all District buildings and grounds through consistent standards and regular inspection protocols.
• Oversee the preparation, submission, and monitoring of all facilities-related state reports in accordance with New York State requirements.
• Lead and coordinate the development, implementation, and annual review of school and district safety plans in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Supervision and Management

Provides direct supervision and operational oversight to the following departments and functions:

• Food Services
• Transportation Department
• Print Shop
• Inventory Control
• Mailroom Services
• Security Managers
• Custodial and Maintenance Foreman
• Contractors

Strategic and Operational Planning

• Align operational systems with the District's educational goals and student-centered priorities.
• Ensure a collaborative culture by setting and maintaining clear standards for all operational teams.
• Foster a positive and professional climate in all operational departments, promoting accountability, mutual respect, and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to maximize efficiency and resource allocation across departments.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as determined by the Superintendent of Schools.

This posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or appropriate designee. The Mount Vernon City School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change this posting and related duties at any time without prior notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• New York State Administrator Certification (SDA or SDL preferred)
• Minimum of five (5) years of administrative experience, preferably in a public school district or comparable public sector setting
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead multiple departments simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of buildings and grounds management, transportation, food services, and operations in an educational environment
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with district leadership, unions, contractors, and community stakeholders
• Experience with capital project oversight and risk management is preferred

APPOINTMENT

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, following a thorough assessment of training, experience, credentials, certifications, and evaluation of service. Personal interviews will be scheduled where appropriate.

HR 07/2026

The Mount Vernon City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $190,000 to $205,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Autieri , Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
• Board of Education
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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