About KIPP Nashville Public Schools 

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open enrollment K-12 schools that has been committed to positively affecting student outcomes in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nationwide and supports students from Kindergarten through college, career and beyond. Through the KIPP Forward program, our team helps students identify their career of highest aspiration and develop the skills and confidence to chase their dreams.
  
KIPP Nashville currently operates 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school and we are excited to open our doors to a 2nd high school in 2023. Our student community consists of over 3,000 students in North, East and South Nashville. 94% of our students identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) and 26% are identified as diverse learners. We are excited to continue our growth to ensure all students in Nashville have access to an excellent education and the resources necessary to push past any boundaries that may stand in their way.
 
The mission of KIPP Nashville is to, together with families and communities, create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. If you share in this belief, if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to be their best, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, then you are already a KIPPster.

Position Overview
The Director of Operations is the operational leader of the school and is critical to the successful and efficient running of KIPP Nashville schools. This role ensures the implementation and maintenance of clear operational systems that allow the Principal and Assistant Principals the opportunity to focus on students, families and instruction. The Director of Operations is an individual who embraces innovation and continuous improvement, is willing to get their hands dirty, and relishes the challenge of finding ways to work smarter. The Director of Operations will report to the Principal and regional Head of School Operations.

Responsibilities of the Director of Operations will include, but are not limited to:

Recruit and Enroll Students

• Ensure full enrollment of the school at all times 

• Refine and execute student recruitment plans including mailings, phone calls, events, etc.

• Refine and execute student enrollment plans 

Team Management

• Directly manage school operations team, operational interns, and volunteers

• Manage growth and development of operations team members 

School-Wide Operational Systems Management

• Work in close partnership with Principal and leadership team to ensure aligned procedures for school

• Refine and execute student attendance plan to meet school and regional goals

• Ensure accurate collection of daily student attendance in student information systems

• Ensure contact with late/absent students

• Design procedures for and manage daily student arrival and dismissal, including tardiness and early dismissal

• Design procedures for and assist families and visitors

• Ensure response to all incoming communication for school

• Manage regular external communications including behavior and academic reports, school newsletter, and notification of unexpected changes

• Enure all staff and students have all supplies and materials needed to be successful

Finance

• Partner with the Principal to build and monitor school budget

• Obtain bids; make, receive, distribute, and track purchases

• Manage school credit cards including collecting/submitting receipts

Transportation and Food Services

• Oversee daily student bus transportation to and from school

• Coordinate school field lessons

• Serve as a liaison between school and transportation team, and serve as primary point of contact for bus issues

• Ensure meals are served on time and food services staff have the necessary tools

• Serve as a liaison between school and food services team, and serve as primary point of contact for any issues

Human Resources

• Serve as liaison between regional Talent Team and employees regarding onboarding, licensing, and any other issues 

• Manage entry/exit process for new/departing employees

• Design and oversee staff attendance and PTO tracking process

Physical Environment of School

• Ensure teachers have the necessary classroom tools they need

• Conduct campus audits

• Oversee maintenance of all school spaces

• Serve as liaison for student uniforms vendors and 

• Manage and oversee the school’s facilities and physical condition of building and site

Technology and Assessment

• Track computer equipment inventory

• Serve as a liaison between school and technology and data teams to ensure all tech and software needs are met 

• Serve as the assessment coordinator for the school (i.e. attend district assessment meetings, receive and return assessment materials)

• Manage campus-wide IT including internet, server, landline phones, copiers, printers are all in working order

Growth Mindset

• Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement

• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year

Other

• Perform duties such as monitoring lunch, arrival, dismissal, covering classes, etc.

• Carry out any additional daily school duties as decided upon by the Principal

• Ensure effective field lessons, school events, and extracurricular activities

• Model school core values and character strengths at all times

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• Four or more years of work experience highly preferred 

• 2+ years experience in K-12 school operations strongly preferred; prior experience as a teacher a plus

• Experience working with under-resourced communities, families, and/or students

• Demonstrated success in building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, students, parents and community

• Demonstrated success with design and execution of logistics

• Experience managing and influencing teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes

• Demonstrated success managing a large budget 

• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Arabic preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Google applications (Sheets, Docs, Google Drive), with the ability to quickly learn new technologies (Infinite Campus, Slack, video conferencing apps, etc.) 

Desired Characteristics

• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, students, families, and community

• Firm belief in affirming the identity of students, families and staff

• Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves

• Passionate and committed to being a leader for racial justice and equity, and working in an organization committed to anti-racism

• Excellent communication skills with diverse constituents; clear writer, facilitator and speaker and eagerness to collaborate

• Demonstrate commitment to continue their professional development individually, eager to offer and respond positively to feedback

• Ability to tackle multiple projects and initiatives at once with a strong sense of organization, prioritization, follow through and results orientation

• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit, be flexible, and willing to go above and beyond to meet the varied needs of students

Our comprehensive compensation package includes life insurance and long-term disability coverage provided by KIPP Nashville, voluntary medical and dental plans, in addition to retirement benefits and an annual salary increase. To establish equitable salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the regional KIPP Nashville Public Schools pay scale. This position is exempt and will follow a 12-month schedule.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.