IDEA Public Schools · 2 hours ago
Regional Director of Operations - IDEA Austin (Immediate Opening)
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$114K/yr - $136K/yr
6+ years expIDEA Public Schools is a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools dedicated to ensuring that every child can go to college. The Regional Director of Operations will oversee operational goals, manage staff, and ensure effective student recruitment and retention across the region, while supporting the development of Assistant Principals of Operations.
CommunitiesEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Assists in the development and executes regional student recruitment efforts that target families with school-aged children immediately surrounding each school
Coaches APOs in their region to recruit new families with specific applicant goals per grade level--3:1 ratio (open grade levels) and 2:1 ratio (closed grade levels) while ensuring applications are high quality and ultimately lead to enrollment
Ensures all new families in the region are effectively onboarded and persist through their first year in our schools
Complies with all federal, state, and organizational student registration requirements throughout the enrollment process (i.e., transfers, testing, etc.)
Ensures new and existing families across the region know and understand attendance expectations, with a particular emphasis on PreK and Kinder families
Coaches APOs on the implementation of standardized accountability frameworks to ensure adherence to the outlined ADA policy at each school (i.e., escalation matrix, official attendance taking time, etc.)
Collaborates with VPs of Schools to implement best practices, raise awareness of analysis and leverage tracking mechanisms to positively impact ADA progress toward goals (PTGs)
Assists with monitoring of ADA workflow to comply with all federal and state ADA guidelines by staying abreast of changes in ADA policy and procedures, and ensuring all relevant school personnel is trained
Ensures new families proactively choose IDEA schools through effective onboarding
Ensures APOs are effectively partnering with Academic Counselors in developing and implementing a school-based student persistence strategy
Works with local brokers to identify sites for new potential IDEA schools in line with budget parameters, land specifications, and regional growth plans; with land under contract by November 30
Responsible for managing all Beginning of Year (BOY) efforts in region to ensure all schools are set up for success by FDOS with a specific focus on the following areas: 100% of positions filled, staff onboarded and in attendance at summer training; 3.5 average score on both the parent and staff BOY surveys; ≥90 score on BOY quality scorecard
Responsible for ensuring top performers occupy every seat across all operations roles in the region
Builds the leadership and management capacity of APOs to ensure the success of campus ops teams
Works with APOs to implement strategies to effectively lead under a dual management structure
Performs in-the-field observations (check-ins, huddles, walk-throughs, etc.) and participates in the APO staff development cycle (attend 2X2s, talent reviews, etc.)
Collaborates with principals to develop and implement comprehensive onboarding plans that involve the following: goal related skill-building, day-to-day management of ops team, managing up to two leaders, and overall implementation of best practices
Leverages the APO Priorities Calendar, routinely assesses APOs based on progress toward goals as well as principal, HQ, and campus ops teams’ feedback; prioritizes support accordingly
Coaches APOs to lead in the areas of Transportation, Child Nutrition (CNP), and Facilities Maintenance
Collaborates with HQ and across regions to provide best-in-class customer service, while achieving operational efficiency and financial targets
Assists in the development and implementation of new strategic initiatives with a regional or system-wide impact (i.e., pilots, Healthy Kids Here)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
2+ years of full-time people management required
2+ years of team leadership
6+ years of professional experience required
Experience with data inferencing and process management
Understanding and/or personal experience in the K-12 landscape, especially with charters preferred
Preferred
Master's preferred
Experience with indirect (matrixed) management preferred
Benefits
Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Professional Development: We offer staff opportunities to engage in identity-based affinity space and leadership training covering a variety of topics such as culturally competent leadership, models of equity, mitigating bias, and more.
Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development.
IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
Company
IDEA Public Schools
IDEA Public Schools believes that each child can go to college.
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$3.9MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2017-11-01Grant· $3.9M
Leadership Team
Alejandra Loya
Chief of Staff to CEO & Superintendent
Tarah Burris
Sr. Vice President Partnerships, Persistence, and Completion at IDEA Public Schools
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