Executive Director of Operations

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Union Springs (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bullock County Board of Education seeks an Executive Director of Operations to lead school operations and support services across the district. Reporting to the Superintendent, the role supervises principals and central office staff, oversees budgeting, facilities, and program operations, and works with principals to implement system-wide improvement initiatives.

A master’s in Educational Leadership and at least five years of admin experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with certification in Educational Leadership or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of administrative/supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and appraise the performance of school principals and other personnel assigned.
• Integrate the System mission with school improvement initiatives.
• Assist principals in developing, implementing and evaluating school programs.
• Coordinate the short- and long-range planning process with school administrators.
• Represent schools at System-level functions such as the Superintendent's Executive Leadership Team meetings.
• Coach and/or mentor and form partnerships with principals in a developmental growth process.
• Involve principals in problem identification and problem solving related to commonly identified concerns related to school operations.
• Collaborate with principals to develop meeting agendas.
• Provide leadership for school improvement activities, effective student discipline and student equity.
• Conduct on-site visits to schools.
• Coordinate the transfer or assignment of personnel and programs between/among schools.
• Facilitate the preparation and review of school budgets.
• Coordinate activities and curriculum articulation among all levels of school principals.
• Provide information and advice to the Superintendent regarding the effective and efficient operation of schools. Serve in an ex-officio capacity on System-level committees representing schools.
• Manage the budget process for schools.
• Assist principals with staffing patterns, facility maintenance/operations, student management, community relations, program operations, organizational patterns, and space utilization.
• Assist principals with the development and maintenance of technology systems.
• Involve principals in systematic and team approaches to school leadership and management.
• Guide principals in professional growth and development activities in the pursuit of individual and organizational success. Keep well informed about current trends in education.
• Work with appropriate personnel in the planning, modification and construction of school facilities and student assignment.
• Assist school principals, as needed, in the recruitment, selection, placement and appraisal of school-based instructional personnel.
• Assist in the development of administrative guidelines.
• Assist in the development of policies.
• Supervise assigned personnel, conduct annual performance appraisals and make recommendations for appropriate employment action.
• Prepare all required reports and maintain all appropriate records.
• Assist in the preparation of the System budget. Act for the Superintendent in his/her absence.
• Serve on the Superintendent's Executive Leadership Team.
• Assist the Superintendent in the preparation of the Board agenda.
• Represent the System in various community Board committees and activities.
• Assist the Superintendent in establishing and maintaining effective communication with schools and the community. Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Skills

Administrative leadership

People management

Education

Master's degree with certification in Educational Leadership or related field

Job description

Job Title: Executive Director of Operations

Salary Schedule: Executive Director

Department: Central Office

Days/Year: 242

FLSA: Exempt

Supervises: Director of Student Services

Reports To: Superintendent

Qualifications (minimum education, licensure, skills and/or experience):

• Master's degree with certification in Educational Leadership or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of administrative/supervisory experience.

Job Goal:

To assist the Superintendent by providing leadership for school operations and the delivery of services to facilitate the best possible educational programs throughout the School System.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and appraise the performance of school principals and other personnel assigned.
• Integrate the System mission with school improvement initiatives.
• Assist principals in developing, implementing and evaluating school programs.
• Coordinate the short- and long-range planning process with school administrators.
• Represent schools at System-level functions such as the Superintendent's Executive Leadership Team meetings.
• Coach and/or mentor and form partnerships with principals in a developmental growth process.
• Involve principals in problem identification and problem solving related to commonly identified concerns related to school operations.
• Collaborate with principals to develop meeting agendas.
• Provide leadership for school improvement activities, effective student discipline and student equity.
• Conduct on-site visits to schools.
• Coordinate the transfer or assignment of personnel and programs between/among schools.
• Facilitate the preparation and review of school budgets.
• Coordinate activities and curriculum articulation among all levels of school principals.
• Provide information and advice to the Superintendent regarding the effective and efficient operation of schools. Serve in an ex-officio capacity on System-level committees representing schools.
• Manage the budget process for schools.
• Assist principals with staffing patterns, facility maintenance/operations, student management, community relations, program operations, organizational patterns, and space utilization.
• Assist principals with the development and maintenance of technology systems.
• Involve principals in systematic and team approaches to school leadership and management.
• Guide principals in professional growth and development activities in the pursuit of individual and organizational success. Keep well informed about current trends in education.
• Work with appropriate personnel in the planning, modification and construction of school facilities and student assignment.
• Assist school principals, as needed, in the recruitment, selection, placement and appraisal of school-based instructional personnel.
• Assist in the development of administrative guidelines.
• Assist in the development of policies.
• Supervise assigned personnel, conduct annual performance appraisals and make recommendations for appropriate employment action.
• Prepare all required reports and maintain all appropriate records.
• Assist in the preparation of the System budget. Act for the Superintendent in his/her absence.
• Serve on the Superintendent's Executive Leadership Team.
• Assist the Superintendent in the preparation of the Board agenda.
• Represent the System in various community Board committees and activities.
• Assist the Superintendent in establishing and maintaining effective communication with schools and the community. Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the System's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the System.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

THE BULLOCK COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. NO PERSON SHALL BE DENIED EMPLOYMENT OR BE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY, SEX, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR, OR AGE.

Note: This job description is subject to change at any time. While this job description reflects delegation of essential duties and responsibilities, it does not exclude or restrict management's right to assign or reassign tasks, duties, or responsibilities to this job at any time.