School Operations Manager

ACCEL Schools; Starbuck (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Operations Manager for the Virtual Prep Academy of Washington. The role supervises the local operations team, ensuring compliance with state laws and sponsor policies while coordinating with ACCEL leadership to implement efficient procedures.

You will manage student records, attendance, testing, and vendor communications, while contributing to a collaborative leadership team and maintaining strong, confidential information practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Strong spreadsheet skills with basic/intermediate formulas.
• Prior experience in a school setting preferred.
• Experience managing compliance with laws and regulations.
• Experience creating and documenting procedures and workflows.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrates reliable work ethic.
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school operations functions including student records, testing, attendance tracking, and facilities management.
• Act as a resource for staff, students, and families to resolve escalated needs.
• Coordinate with ACCEL team to align procedures with organizational goals.
• Serve on the school leadership team and document workflows.
• Audit procedures and identify opportunities to streamline operations.
• Stay updated on education policies and compliance.
• Manage all student information per laws.
• Coordinate communications with external vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Leadership

Written and oral communication

Confidential information handling

Problem solving

Time management

Customer service oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

About The Team

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in the state of Washington. At VPA Washington, we empower students to be their best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them – using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace.

About The Team

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in the state of Washington. At VPA Washington, we empower students to be their best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them – using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace.

The Operations Manager at Virtual Prep Academy of Washington supervises all school operations team members and collaborates with all members of the VPA Washington leadership team to design and implement process and procedures across all aspect of daily school operations for a state-wide online school, in compliance with all sponsor and board of education regulations and state laws.

Eligibility: Open to residents of Washington

About The Opportunity

• Through supervision of the local operations team members oversee the following school functions: student records, local and state testing, attendance and truancy tracking and follow-up, office and facilities management
• Act as a resource for internal (staff) and external (students and families) stakeholders by providing resolution and management of escalated needs across a variety of topics (school procedures, technology systems, materials, etc)
• Act as a liaison between school team members and members of the larger Accel team to identify operational needs and develop school level procedures that align with the goals and procedures of the larger Accel organization.
• Serve as a member of the school leadership team
• Work collaboratively with other school administrators to develop, document, and electronically archive operational procedures and workflows to support implementation of school policies
• Audit current procedures and identify opportunities to streamline and improve
• Stay up to date on department of education and sponsor policies and compliance items and state educational laws
• Manage all student information per state and federal law
• Coordinates communication with external vendors as needed
• Performs all other job duties as assigned.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree Required, Masters Degree Preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products
• Strong spreadsheet skills including the ability to use basic and intermediate formulas and functions
• Prior experience working in a school setting preferred
• Prior experience managing law and regulation compliance
• Prior experience creating and documenting procedures and workflows
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality.
• Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations
• Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated
• Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting department, self and / or company welfare
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to lift 25 lbs
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 100+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual starting salary for this position is between $65,000 – $75,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 paid holidays annually.

Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off to cover sick, vacation, and personal absences.

We offer 4 unique health insurance plans to choose from that cover a wide range of deductibles and co- insurance levels. Our goal is to provide you with maximum choice in finding a plan that meets you and your family’s needs. Employees can choose from co-pay or High Deductible Health Plans.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.