Company Description
We are seeking talented, committed, culturally competent immediate Director of Operations (DOO) IMMEDIATE opening for the 22-23 school year. Submitting this application considers you for all 2023 opportunities for which you are qualified. To browse immediate openings, please visit our careers website
About Us
KIPP Public Schools is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools committed to partnering with students and families to disrupt systemic educational inequity and create a future without limits. Over 120,000 students attend one of the 280 KIPP schools that operate in 27 regions across the United States. KIPP Philadelphia Schools Public Schools (KPPS) is a part of the national KIPP Public Schools network and currently leads seven schools serving approximately 2,800 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, KPPS will lead ten schools serving approximately 4,000 students
Our Mission
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose-college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Life at KPPS
We know that talented, committed, culturally competent educators have the power to amplify our children’s potential by creating a school experience that affirms, values, and challenges them each day. We seek to create a professional environment full of joy, candor, care and community where excellent educators can make a long-term home. Educators at KIPP –
- Are committed to anti-racism, equity and inclusion
- Are part of a close-knit, diverse community of educators working together in service of children
- Show up as themselves, inspiring our children to do the same
- Believe school should be a joyful, affirming space for both children and adults
- Believe that strong relationships and precise preparation are critical to increasing learning outcomes
- Have access to leadership pathway programming and opportunities to grow their career
- Enjoy a competitive, comprehensive health benefits package, a 403B retirement matching program, tuition reimbursement to pursue certification, and free access to financial advising services
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Lead and Manage the Operations Team’s Responsibilities
- Directly manage, coach and support the Operations Manager
- Coordinates transportation services including working with the school district to set and adjust routes, hire/supervise bus monitors, and work with families to resolve bus issues.
- Oversees food services including working with Linton’s to make sure school needs are being met and National School Lunch protocols are followed.
- Supervise the main office, including answering phones, meeting visitors, and other office responsibilities.
- Maintain personnel, student and compliance files
- Works with the school leader and regional office staff to prepare the school budgets and tracks micro-budgets for school with budget managers
- Oversee and place all purchase orders
- Maintain and utilize PowerSchool, including attendance, student demographics and grade entry
- Prepare and distribute student report cards
- Manage all forms of official KIPP communication, including communicating excessive student absences, weekly parent bulletins and monthly calendars
- Creates strong operations systems to ensure that day-to-day operations run smoothly and that all school staff members have what they need to do their jobs.
- Monitor supply levels for school, manage classroom inventories and replenish as needed
- Oversee and place all purchase orders
- Manage and oversee entire student enrollment, home visit, and registration process throughout the year
Maintain and Build Operational Systems
- Implements effective school systems to ensure maximum efficiency.
- Manage partner organization relationships at school level, work study interns and volunteers
- Serve as the point of contact for all building maintenance issues and 3rd party vendors and work with the technology vendor to resolve technology issues
- Coordinate monthly and EOY field lessons
- Plan and manage logistics for special events (Back to School night, Thanksgiving Potluck, etc.)
- Prepare reports and/or provide accurate information to KIPP Philadelphia regional staff for state reporting.
- Document Act 48 Credits for teachers
- Beautify and maintain shared-school space (bulletin boards, signage, photos, quotes, CtE forms, etc.)
- Coordinate logistics for all in-house professional development sessions and external PD logistics for staff
- Coordinator and/or serve as the point of contact for the School Yearbook and picture day
School Leadership (Instruction and Culture)
- Serve as an active participant on the school’s leadership team, coordinating and collaborating with the School Leader and Assistant Principals regularly
- Meet weekly with the school leader to report on school needs, concerns and opportunities
- Provide insight, perspective, proposals, and actions in regard to school culture and instruction
- Provide tangible and intangible support for teachers and assistant principals
- Coordinate and oversee implementation of daily duties (Morning, Lunch, Dismissal)
- Exhibit positive rapport with students, parents and staff and act as a role model for students
- Implement the school-wide student management policies within classrooms and throughout school
- Attend all staff meetings and other professional development sessions
- Be available for report card nights and other events involving parents
- Serve on school committees as needed
- Other duties as assigned by the school leader
Qualifications
Qualifications & Credentials
- Love and see the high potential of all children
- Self-awareness and ability to reflect on your practice, biases, and leans
- Cultural competence and commitment to inclusion, anti-racism, and eradicating anti-Blackness
- Believe deeply in the mission and values of KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools
- Solutions-orientation; ability and eagerness to adapt to and manage change and solve problems
- Flexible and friendly; able to adapt to change and work well with others in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate excellent responsibility, organizational and communication skills
- Strong computer literacy
- 3+ years of full-time experience in a school operations role
- Bachelor’s degree
- Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks:
- PA State Police Clearance
- PA Child Abuse Clearance
- Cogent Federal Fingerprinting
Additional Information
Compensation
- Leader salaries at KPPS are competitive, equitable, and predictable. The salary for this role starts at $90,343 and increases based on relevant expereince.
- Leaders (and all staff members) enjoy a comprehensive health benefits package (for employees and their families) included, along with a 403B matching program and access to free financial advising services.
Note To Applicants
KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.