Job Description

Title:   CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER (COO)

Position Type: Exempt

Primary Function:

The Chief Operations Officer plans, organizes and directs staff and manages the assets allocated to supporting the delivery of instruction in the school division.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Holds an Ed. D., MBA, JD, or CPA Certificate
• Have at least five years’ experience in administration
• Experience as a school principal preferred
• Have demonstrated professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel and members of the community
• Possess high moral standards and integrity

Necessary and Special Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to meet minimum, necessary and special qualifications and perform each essential performance responsibility satisfactorily.
• The essential performance responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Administer matters relating to the daily operations of schools
• Supervise and coordinate management of the following services provided by School Board employees: student transportation; food services; custodial services; management and student information;  and division property used by individual employees such as technology
• Direct the development and management of safety and security protocols and procedures
• Oversee matters related to student attendance
• Manage the planning process for building and maintaining facilities needed to deliver the program of instruction
• Facilitate the preparation of the Facilities Master Plan (FMP)
• Contribute to the preparation of  the capital improvement program (CIP) for submission to the Superintendent
• Supervise the corrective and preventive maintenance programs for the school division's physical plant and the motor vehicle fleet
• Coordinate procurement of contractors' services for maintenance and construction projects funded by the budget and supervise all approved capital construction projects
• Coordinate procurement of materials, goods and services needed to operate the school division
• Supervise athletic programs for middle and high schools
• Oversee matters related to the procurement of athletic training services; before and after school child care; and vending.
• Supervise the management and operation of the School Board Office building
• Advise the Superintendent of matters requiring the services of the Deputy County Attorney
• Review and regulate lease agreements of cellular telephones located on school board property
• Attend all School Board meetings and to prepare reports, recommendations and memoranda as required by the Superintendent
• Interpret and to communicate the school division's policies, practices, and procedures to the public at large
• Assist the Superintendent in providing leadership in developing, achieving and maintaining the best possible educational services and support programs
• Follow established YCSD policies and procedures at all time

Reports to:

Superintendent

Terms of Employment:

Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of administrative personnel.

3/28/2019