Chief Operations Officer

Chief Operations Officer JOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 03/13/2026 CLOSING DATE: 05/29/2026 05:00 PM POSTING NUMBER: 00002907 LOCATION: Business POSITION TITLE: Chief Operations Officer PAY SCHEDULE / GRADE: Exempt/Pay Grade 110 HOURS PER DAY: 8 PRIMARY PURPOSE: Direct and manage the operation of all business affairs, facilities, and support services of the district, including, technology risk management, child nutrition, bond project management, district-wide contract management, campus and district safety & security, maintenance, custodial, and transportation. Serve as an advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: * Master's degree in a business-related field or educational administration * Texas Association of School Business Officials certification preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: * Advanced technical knowledge of school finance, budgeting, , and operations * Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills * Knowledge of risk management program development * Knowledge of Texas workers' compensation code * Knowledge of ADA issues related to facilities * Advanced knowledge and ability to work closely with third-party providers, such as custodial, maintenance and transportation providers * Ability to manage budget and personnel * Ability to implement policy and procedures * Ability to interpret data * Ability to coordinate district functions * Ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets * Ability to review and negotiate contracts EXPERIENCE: * Six or more years of public education operations, business and/or finance experience * Campus or Central Office administrative experience MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Capital Improvement and Long-range Planning * Direct and manage the district's capital improvement and long-range facility planning process. * Direct the district's capital improvements, bond planning and execution. * Manage and oversee all capital improvements and expenditures for the district. * Coordinate and work with architects, engineers, and general contractors to ensure successful completion of projects on time and within budget. * Evaluate and maintain ADA facility compliance. * Assist with demographic studies and boundary realignment. Risk Management * Direct and manage the district's risk management, loss control, and safety programs. * Direct workers' compensation, unemployment, and property and casualty insurance negotiations; make sound recommendations for selection of insurance brokers and carriers. * Work with brokers, insurers, service providers, and district personnel on the design, implementation, and monitoring of safety, loss prevention, and claims administration programs for the district. * Coordinate with insurance carrier property loss claims filed by the district. Fiscal Management * Keep the superintendent informed on the operations affairs of the district. * Maintain a continuous auditing program for all funds and assist the district's independent and internal auditors in conducting the annual or periodic audit with the Chief Financial Officer. * Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Bulletin 679 and Financial Accounting Manual with the Chief Financial Officer. * Assist in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the district. * Plan and conduct need assessments for improvement of district business operations. * Work with district personnel to project student enrollments, staffing needs, building and facilities needs, energy needs, capital equipment needs, and other cost items for district and individual school improvement. * Provide advice to upper management of loss exposure and accompanying risk regarding assets and employees. Recommend strategies to reduce these risks and loss exposures and their related costs. * Monitor insurance program budgets and ensure that programs are cost-effective, and funds are managed prudently. * Evaluate and negotiate utility contracts. * Provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district. * Ensure that business operations support the district's goals and objectives. Policy, Reports, and Law * Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of business operations. * Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. * Monitor and review periodic claims and reports and provide trend analysis for all lines of insurance coverage. * Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of risk management. * Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required for risk management, safety grants, insurance, and transportation * Recommend sound policies to improve district-wide programs. * Review, edit and approve campus and district-wide contracts. * Work with district attorneys in revising and negotiating complex contracts. Personnel Management * Prepare, review, and revise operations department job descriptions. * Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary operations. * Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness. * Recruit, train, and supervise personnel and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Communication * Frequent professional written and oral communication and public speaking to campus and district administration, community, parents, district staff, and Board of Trustees * Building and maintaining rapport with district vendors, local municipalities, and developers. * Make frequent presentations and updates to the board of trustees and community Personal Qualities * Ability to perform, communicate and maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations. Professional Growth and Development * Texas Association of School Business Officials professional certifications * Advanced knowledge and continued education of state legislation as it relates to school funding, the Texas Education Code, and school law * Involvement with Texas Association of School Administrators Supervisory Responsibilities: * Supervise and evaluate the performance of Director of Child Nutrition, Ex. Director of Technology and Coordinator of Safety & Security * Serve as district liaison to third-party providers for maintenance and grounds, custodial services, and transportation WORKING_CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: * Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district and statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Created: 2026-04-02