Chief Operations Officer

Kansas City Public Schools

Chief Operations Officer 

Job Title Code: 1187

Salary Grade: S72X - $152,000 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)

Department: Operations

Reports To:  Superintendent

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of policies, programs, and practices in support of the functional and operating procedures of the assigned division. The position provides strategic leadership and technical assistance to other managers and to operating departments in the assigned division to ensure alignment with the strategic plan and accountability measures. As a part of the Executive team, this position is designated as a key employee and recognized as critical to district operations. 

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities): include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Operational Oversight & Resource Management:
  • Oversees and directs the Facilities and Maintenance, Child Nutrition, Transportation, Office of Bond Planning, Construction, and Repurposing to ensure maximum efficiency and alignment with district priorities.
  • Develops and implements Capital Improvement Plan, in alignment with strategic goals.
  • Negotiates/re-negotiates contracts with and manages the performance of outsourced vendors.

• Policy & Compliance
  • Keeps abreast of and interprets laws, regulations, statutes, rules, and policies affecting KCPS operations.
  • Contributes to the achievement of full school district accreditation.
  • Accomplishes all goals and objectives as outlined in the Missouri School Improvement Plan (MSIP), where applicable to the specific area of duty.

• Strategic Planning & Vision

• • Develops action plans, policies, and procedures to facilitate the attainment of division operational targets.
  • Performs other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
  • Drives innovation and process improvement across operational divisions to strengthen district performance.

• Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• • Attends and makes presentations at Board of Education meetings and other regular and special meetings as required.
  • Contributes to various collaborative meetings with the other department/division leadership in support of KCPS mission.

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in business, safety management, engineering, or a related field.
• Three to five years of leading operations in a K12 or higher education environment. 
• Demonstrated experience leading construction planning and execution.
• Strong leadership ability, presentation skills, and the ability to evaluate pending and/or potential matters that will increase operational efficiency in the district.
• Proficient in MS suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours (early mornings, late evenings, holidays) and during emergency circumstances.

In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You'll Need: (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Education or related field.
• Prior experience as a K-12 senior-level executive. 
• Thorough working knowledge of Missouri State Standards and Benchmarks.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Physical Demands:

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, and reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least ten pounds. The job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Terms of Employment:

Length of work year: 12 months, 7.5 hours per day/ 5 days per week; 260 work days

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Why Join Kansas City Public Schools

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