TITLE:  Executive Director of Operations

 

LOCATION: Central Office and Training Center 

 

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.

 

With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers.              

 

JOB GOAL: 

The Executive Director of Operations, reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), will support the day-to-day functions of the Transportation Department and provide leadership, guidance, and support to Facilities, and Nutritional Services departments, while working closely with the COO to ensure successful collaboration in meeting the district mission. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Implement strategic plans to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the district and its operations departments.
• Develop and maintain budgets, reviewing expenses, cutting costs and implementing
  efficiency measures.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of and ensure compliance with federal, state, and
  local laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices applicable to the scope of the
  operations departments.
• Problem-solve and troubleshoot issues with the Directors of Operations and their
  departments.
• Manage, provide effective coaching, and evaluate supervisory staff within the Operations
  department.
• Support, plan, and meet with the Transportation, Physical Properties, and
  Nutritional Services Departments to ensure appropriate direction in meeting the district
  goals.
• Work in collaboration with Operations Directors in supporting and guiding the effective
  development of procedures in alignment with board policies for the Transportation,
  Physical Properties, and Nutritional Services Departments.
• Attend Board of Education meetings.  When necessary, provide updates and
  presentations to the Board of Education.
• Oversee and collaborate with the district Boundary and Naming Committees and their
  stakeholders.
• Demonstrate high levels of proficiency in leadership behaviors and professional
  deportment.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Education or
  related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in operations management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of driving operational improvements and achieving results.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and analyzing financial
  statements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.

COMMUNICATION / ORGANIZATION: Maintains communication with school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students. Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. 

 

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; curriculum adoption process; program planning and development; and learning styles and curriculum models. Ability is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. 

 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. 

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 261 days 

SALARY: Classified Salary Schedule:

https://www.kckschools.org/hr/classified-salary-schedule-work-page

FLSA STATUS: Exempt 

REPORT TO:  Chief Operations Officer

EVALUATION:  Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy.

 

For more information regarding Title IX please contact:

 

District Compliance Coordinator

2010 N. 59^th Street

Kansas City, KS 66104

913-279-2262

Title IX@kckps.org