Director of School Operations

Fountain; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fountain is looking for a Director of School Operations in Oklahoma to provide district-level leadership in operational strategy and safety systems. You will oversee safety policies, compliance, and service delivery while collaborating with district and school leaders.

The ideal candidate should have 7-10 years of operational leadership experience, strong financial management skills, and a valid Oklahoma driver's license. Join us to strengthen systems that support safe and functional school environments.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of leadership experience in school operations or district operations.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and operational budgets preferred.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and coordination of operational frameworks.
• Oversee safety initiatives aligned with district standards.
• Manage operational vendor contracts and budgets.

Skills

Strategic systems thinking

Operational planning

Financial management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Highlights

• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in school operations, district operations, or large-scale program management

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

Position Summary

The Director of School Operations – School Policy, Safety, and Systems Alignment provides district-level leadership for operational strategy, safety systems, policy alignment, and business continuity practices across Tulsa Public Schools. This role leads the design, coordination, and continuous improvement of operational frameworks that support safe, compliant, and high-functioning school environments. The Director ensures alignment across safety initiatives, operational policies, accreditation standards, attendance systems, scheduling structures, and related compliance functions. The Director collaborates closely with district leadership, school leaders, and operational teams to strengthen systems that support safe schools, operational continuity, and effective implementation of district policies and procedures.

Key Functions

• Lead the design and coordination of district-wide operational frameworks supporting safety, compliance, and effective school environments
• Oversee safety and prevention initiatives aligned with district standards and regulatory requirements
• Manage operational vendor contracts and budgets to ensure effective service delivery and fiscal accountability
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for operational effectiveness and system performance
• Advise district leadership on operational risk, compliance considerations, and system performance
• Collaborate with school leaders and district departments to ensure consistent implementation of operational systems

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in school operations, district operations, or large-scale program management
• Experience leading complex, multi-site operational initiatives
• Experience managing vendor relationships and operational budgets preferred
• Experience supporting operational systems in large organizations or school districts preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license required

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong strategic systems thinking and operational planning skills
• Ability to manage complex, high-risk operational initiatives
• Strong financial management and vendor oversight capability
• Effective cross-functional leadership and stakeholder collaboration
• Ability to translate policy and regulatory requirements into workable operational systems
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex operational environments
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with district leaders, school leaders, and operational staff

About Our District

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.