KIPP SoCal Public Schools · 1 month ago
Assistant School Leader of Operations
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners. The Assistant School Leader of Operations will lead all non-instructional functions of a school, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while driving operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
Lead all non-instructional functions of a school allowing the school leader/principal and other instructional staff to drive superior student achievement
Be the subject matter expert for school operations, responsibilities include successfully executing systems, processes and policies in all non-instructional areas
Manage a school-based operations team, ensuring the school is in compliance with all local, district, state and federal laws and regulations, and leading all efforts toward operational excellence
Oversees compliance related to student health initiatives, including student immunizations and student health assessments; designs and implements systems and procedures that ensure student and team member safety during the school day and specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic, leads the implementation of physical health & safety guidelines on the school campus to prevent the spread of COVID-19 amongst our school community
School-site partner of the regional Finance & Accounting Team, with responsibility for procurement, cash receipts, deposits, effective implementation of financial policies, and assistance to the School Leader with budget management
Coordinates with KIPP SoCal's School Success Team with regard to all data analysis and reporting; and ensures confidentiality and security of files and all information pertaining to students, parents, staff, and community
Manages and oversees the upkeep of the school’s facilities and coordinates with the School Success Team to implement school facility projects and maintenance; manages vendor relationships to ensure that maintenance, janitorial and pest control services are properly carried out
Manages the School Nutrition Program and implements processes and procedures that result in high quality, compliant and cost-effective food services; coordinates with food vendor, implements accurate counting and claiming procedures, and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Manages the enrollment cycle at the school site with support from the School Success Team, including student recruitment, lottery management, waitlist management, and parent/student orientations
Develops and maintains the school’s emergency safety plan, conducts quarterly staff emergency safety training, schedules and leads monthly drills, and maintains school emergency supplies
Plans and coordinates logistics for school events and activities as needed, including, parent meetings, concerts, special events, fundraisers and field lessons
Manages all operations staff at the school-site, including one to three office staff and operational aides; sets goals for the operations team and leads/supports team members toward achieving both performance and developmental goals through regular check-ins and the implementation of KIPP SoCal's performance management systems
Improve and implement systems that contribute and drive school operations toward operational excellence, Maintain continuous communication with internal and external stakeholders, keeping school leader/principal informed and updated on all aspects of school operations; Lead, plan and execute short term school-based projects
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, anticipating future outcomes and events, then incorporate them into thoughtful solutions
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adjust priorities and work autonomously
Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and work effectively in a collaborative environment
Preferred
Experience managing charter school operations (Preferred, but not required)
Benefits
100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost
Employer paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, Pet Insurance, etc.)
Generous time off program includes paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation
Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)
Company
KIPP SoCal Public Schools
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an independent non-profit organization that operates K-8 charter public schools in Southern California.