Elementary School Director of Operations (2023-2024) Job at Match Education
Position: Elementary School Director of OperationsLocation: Match Community Day, 100 Poydras St., Hyde Park, MAStart date: June/July, 2023 ABOUT THE MATCH CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLMatch Charter Public School is a free, high-performing charter public school in Boston. We are a PreK-12 school serving 1,250 students. Our mission is to prepare students for success in college and careers in order to achieve economic security and mobility. Students gain acceptance to our schools via an annual blind public lottery open to all Boston residents.Our families bring amazing racial and cultural diversity to the school community - they represent over 20 different countries of origin with over 20 different languages spoken at home.
94% of our students are people of color. Our students bring a diversity of needs to our school, and we are prepared to serve them. 21% of our students qualify for special education services; 18% of our student body are English Language Learners.Matchs core values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. We are working to reframe our organizational processes and policies to be truly anti-racist.
At Match, we believe that three aspects of our work and organization - a staff that is diverse by race and other factors, a professional environment that is inclusive of all perspectives, and a curriculum in our PreK-12 school that is culturally competent - are vital to our goals and mission. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYWe are accepting applications for a Director of Operations (DOO) to join the elementary school faculty for the 2023-2024 school year. This position is located at Match Community Day (MCD), our elementary school at 50/100/110 Poydras Street. The DOO serves as a member of the school leadership team and reports to the Director of Network Operations.
The DOO is responsible for creating the operational foundations on which an exceptional school is built, and the DOOs day-to-day work maintaining and shaping the school experience for staff, students and families is one of the most important determinants of the schools success. An excellent DOO at Match embodies Matchs values, and demonstrates a thoughtful, solutions-oriented, and continuous improvement mindset about all aspects of the school experience for all stakeholders.The DOO will be responsible for a range of operational functions described below. This is an incredible opportunity for an individual who is excited by the prospect of tackling difficult but rewarding leadership and operational challenges on a daily basis. The salary range for this position is $107,000-132,000.
Salary determination is made based on prior relevant experience. DETAILED JOB RESPONSIBILITIESThe DOOs directly and collaboratively oversee the following functions and related staff: 1. OperationsThe DOO will play a pivotal role in overseeing all activities related to school operations, and ensuring that school operations processes are streamlined and effective. To that end, the Director of Operations will be responsible for: -operational systems and procedures (transportation, lunches);-purchasing and vendor relations;-school calendar, schedules and space;-school technology (copiers, laptops) in conjunction with Matchs IT team;-data reporting in conjunction with Matchs Data Management & Analytics;enrollment in conjunction with Matchs Director of Enrollment;-school buildings and grounds in conjunction with Matchs Facilities Manager; andother operational duties.
2. Team ManagementMCD employs a full-time Operations Fellow, a nurse, two front office managers, and two operations/ lunch assistants, all of whom report directly to the DOO. The DOO will be committed to the development and success of their team.3. Budget Process and SpendingThe DOO, in collaboration with the school principal, will manage the non-salary expenditures budget that meets annual fiscal goals.
Once the budgeting process is complete, the DOO is responsible for tracking spending and making adjustments as necessary throughout the year so that budget requirements are met.- 4. State/Federal ComplianceThe Match Charter Public School, as a charter school, is a heavily monitored school. This includes regular review from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as well as a myriad of rules and regulations regarding teacher licensure, Special Education compliance, English Language Learner compliance, staff training, and student reporting. The DOO, in close coordination with the Match Network Support Office, will manage compliance.Direct Responsibilities Held in Conjunction with the Principal 1.
Parents and CommunityAt Match, we strongly believe in the need to establish partnerships with every one of our families through open communication and relentless relationship building. The DOO will be responsible for building relationships with families as well as leading the Match faculty in this work.2.Strategic PlanningThe DOO will work with the Principal on the strategic planning process for the school. This includes making long-term programmatic choices for academic and extracurricular priorities, setting school culture norms that support the mission and planning investments in physical and technological improvements to the school.3.Staffing and AccountabilityThe DOO works hand in hand with the Principal to decide what necessary duties and functions the school staff must carry out, assign those duties to the appropriate staff members, and coordinate coverage for absent staff members when necessary. Additionally, the DOO and Principal lead the effort to ensure that assigned duties are carried out faithfully and effectively by staff.4.Crisis ManagementThis responsibility is oversight leading to resolution of issues, including student emergencies and legal conflicts.5.
General Leadership and ExcellenceThe DOO will be crucial to the success of the school. As a leadership team member, the DOO will share in the work of leading the organization as a whole. In particular, since the success of the school is highly dependent on the talent of the faculty and staff, the DOO will work to retain and develop the staff under his or her management.QUALIFICATIONSResearch has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they dont believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job.
We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described or you have a less traditional background.We are looking for applicants who have: -A bachelors degree; -At least 5 years of full-time experience, preferably in school operations;-A passion and interest in urban education;-Prior experience with managing a team and leading other teachers preferable;-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;-The ability to be extremely detail oriented;-Unwavering commitment to Matchs mission of college success and beyond;-Excitement about the possibility of receiving feedback and using it to grow continually; and-Deep belief in the ability of all students to succeed. ABOUT MATCH EDUCATIONMatch Education (www.matcheducation.org) is the shared brand name of The Match Charter Public School, The Match School Foundation, Inc., and The Sposato Graduate School of Education. Match Education is an engine of discovery and applied innovation in education. We operate high-performing urban public charter schools and a unique graduate school of education that trains teachers for high-poverty schools.
Out of this applied work, we refine, validate empirically, and eventually disseminate new ideas and practices on core questions in education reform.The Match Foundation, Inc., The Charles Sposato Graduate School of Education, Inc., and Match Charter Public School prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
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94% of our students are people of color. Our students bring a diversity of needs to our school, and we are prepared to serve them. 21% of our students qualify for special education services; 18% of our student body are English Language Learners.Matchs core values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. We are working to reframe our organizational processes and policies to be truly anti-racist.
At Match, we believe that three aspects of our work and organization - a staff that is diverse by race and other factors, a professional environment that is inclusive of all perspectives, and a curriculum in our PreK-12 school that is culturally competent - are vital to our goals and mission. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYWe are accepting applications for a Director of Operations (DOO) to join the elementary school faculty for the 2023-2024 school year. This position is located at Match Community Day (MCD), our elementary school at 50/100/110 Poydras Street. The DOO serves as a member of the school leadership team and reports to the Director of Network Operations.
The DOO is responsible for creating the operational foundations on which an exceptional school is built, and the DOOs day-to-day work maintaining and shaping the school experience for staff, students and families is one of the most important determinants of the schools success. An excellent DOO at Match embodies Matchs values, and demonstrates a thoughtful, solutions-oriented, and continuous improvement mindset about all aspects of the school experience for all stakeholders.The DOO will be responsible for a range of operational functions described below. This is an incredible opportunity for an individual who is excited by the prospect of tackling difficult but rewarding leadership and operational challenges on a daily basis. The salary range for this position is $107,000-132,000.
Salary determination is made based on prior relevant experience. DETAILED JOB RESPONSIBILITIESThe DOOs directly and collaboratively oversee the following functions and related staff: 1. OperationsThe DOO will play a pivotal role in overseeing all activities related to school operations, and ensuring that school operations processes are streamlined and effective. To that end, the Director of Operations will be responsible for: -operational systems and procedures (transportation, lunches);-purchasing and vendor relations;-school calendar, schedules and space;-school technology (copiers, laptops) in conjunction with Matchs IT team;-data reporting in conjunction with Matchs Data Management & Analytics;enrollment in conjunction with Matchs Director of Enrollment;-school buildings and grounds in conjunction with Matchs Facilities Manager; andother operational duties.
2. Team ManagementMCD employs a full-time Operations Fellow, a nurse, two front office managers, and two operations/ lunch assistants, all of whom report directly to the DOO. The DOO will be committed to the development and success of their team.3. Budget Process and SpendingThe DOO, in collaboration with the school principal, will manage the non-salary expenditures budget that meets annual fiscal goals.
Once the budgeting process is complete, the DOO is responsible for tracking spending and making adjustments as necessary throughout the year so that budget requirements are met.- 4. State/Federal ComplianceThe Match Charter Public School, as a charter school, is a heavily monitored school. This includes regular review from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as well as a myriad of rules and regulations regarding teacher licensure, Special Education compliance, English Language Learner compliance, staff training, and student reporting. The DOO, in close coordination with the Match Network Support Office, will manage compliance.Direct Responsibilities Held in Conjunction with the Principal 1.
Parents and CommunityAt Match, we strongly believe in the need to establish partnerships with every one of our families through open communication and relentless relationship building. The DOO will be responsible for building relationships with families as well as leading the Match faculty in this work.2.Strategic PlanningThe DOO will work with the Principal on the strategic planning process for the school. This includes making long-term programmatic choices for academic and extracurricular priorities, setting school culture norms that support the mission and planning investments in physical and technological improvements to the school.3.Staffing and AccountabilityThe DOO works hand in hand with the Principal to decide what necessary duties and functions the school staff must carry out, assign those duties to the appropriate staff members, and coordinate coverage for absent staff members when necessary. Additionally, the DOO and Principal lead the effort to ensure that assigned duties are carried out faithfully and effectively by staff.4.Crisis ManagementThis responsibility is oversight leading to resolution of issues, including student emergencies and legal conflicts.5.
General Leadership and ExcellenceThe DOO will be crucial to the success of the school. As a leadership team member, the DOO will share in the work of leading the organization as a whole. In particular, since the success of the school is highly dependent on the talent of the faculty and staff, the DOO will work to retain and develop the staff under his or her management.QUALIFICATIONSResearch has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they dont believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job.
We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described or you have a less traditional background.We are looking for applicants who have: -A bachelors degree; -At least 5 years of full-time experience, preferably in school operations;-A passion and interest in urban education;-Prior experience with managing a team and leading other teachers preferable;-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;-The ability to be extremely detail oriented;-Unwavering commitment to Matchs mission of college success and beyond;-Excitement about the possibility of receiving feedback and using it to grow continually; and-Deep belief in the ability of all students to succeed. ABOUT MATCH EDUCATIONMatch Education (www.matcheducation.org) is the shared brand name of The Match Charter Public School, The Match School Foundation, Inc., and The Sposato Graduate School of Education. Match Education is an engine of discovery and applied innovation in education. We operate high-performing urban public charter schools and a unique graduate school of education that trains teachers for high-poverty schools.
Out of this applied work, we refine, validate empirically, and eventually disseminate new ideas and practices on core questions in education reform.The Match Foundation, Inc., The Charles Sposato Graduate School of Education, Inc., and Match Charter Public School prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
Please Note :
blog.nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blog.nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.