Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer JobID: 15139 + Position Type: Administration/ Director + Date Posted: 1/23/2026 + Location: ELSC + Date Available: July 1, 2026 u00a0u00a0 POSITION TITLE: Chief Operating Officer CLASSIFICATION: Certified Administrator REPORTS TO: Superintendent The Chief Operating Officer (COO), provides organizational strategy support to ensure the implementation of the district's strategic plan. This role ensures coherence and alignment of work within and across district departments to student learning and continuous improvement. This role bridges the gap between high-level strategy and day-to-day execution, assisting the Superintendent in developing, executing, and monitoring key priorities and district goals, as well as overseeing the district's key operational infrastructure, its data and analytics, and communications and marketing strategies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Strategic Leadership & District Alignment + Strategic Plan Stewardship: Work in close cooperation with the Superintendent and Cabinet to formulate, execute, and track the district's multi-year strategic plan. + Cohesive Execution: Oversee day-to-day district operations and collaborate across district departments to ensure integrated provision of district support services. + Policy and Procedures: work in close cooperation with chief compliance officer and members of cabinet to develop and standardize standard operating procedures across the district. + Operations Team Oversight: + Operational Strategy: Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the district's mission and goals, focusing on enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and service delivery across all operational areas including transportation,technology, buildings and grounds, and maintenance. + Strategic Planning: Ensure the implementation and monitoring of a facilities master plan that is aligned with the district's strategic plan. + Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within operational departments, encouraging staff to identify opportunities for efficiency gains, cost savings, and service enhancements. + Data Strategy, Governance, and Analytics + Develop and implement district-wide data strategy that fosters a data-informed culture and drives student achievement. Key areas of focus include data health, governance and management; security and compliance; and analytics. + Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders (teachers, principals, curriculum directors) and external researchers to leverage data for continuous educational improvement. + Communications & Brand Strategy + Leadership: Manage and mentor the Communications and Marketing team, fostering a high-performing and creative work environment. + Strategic Planning: Execute a comprehensive district-wide communications strategy that supports the mission and drives student enrollment. + Crisis & Media Relations: Lead district media strategy and direct timely, accurate communication during emergencies and critical incidents. Responsible for decision making in the superintendent's absence. + resolve issues related to the day-to-day operations + Public Engagement: + Promote district-wide events and internal communication systems to keep staff and community stakeholders aligned and connected. + Engage with a cross sector of community groups on major initiatives. + Revenue: Seek business, partner, and grant opportunities to generate external revenue. ESSENTIAL SKILLS/APTITUDES + Build effective teams. + Strong research, investigative, and reporting skills are required. + Strong knowledge of compliance and regulatory laws relevant to Cedar Rapids Community School District and data. + Proficiency in data product tools. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with superb attention to detail and a problem-solving attitude + Commitment to contribute to the education, safety, and security of all Cedar Rapids Community School District students and staff. + Ability to relate to others positively and professionally. + Ability to perform under pressure + Ability to contribute positively to the productivity of teams. + Effective oral and written communication. + Excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation, and related communication skills, including proofreading, editing, and creating original documents. + Ability to organize and manage details in an orderly and thorough manner. + Willingness to assume responsibility and to be accountable for decisions. + Willingness to adjust to a flexible work schedule. + Capacity to represent the District professionally, including confidentiality, collegiality, and the ability to obtain and utilize additional training, if necessary. + Ability to solve problems independently and with others, take initiative, and work independently without supervision. + Knowledge of State and Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines. + Works with exceptional trust and integrity. + Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and quality initiatives. + Demonstrate commitment to closing the achievement gap and ensuring students transition successfully to post-secondary endeavors. + Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EDUCATION, LICENSE and/or EXPERIENCE: + Superintendent licensure is preferred to ensure the requisite authority to make decisions in the Superintendent's absence. + Administrator and Evaluator Degree required + Masters degree or higher required. + Greater than five years experience preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, reports, regulations, etc. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to administrators, colleagues, parents, students and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Ability to use spreadsheets and reporting documents that assist with the computation of data. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret and implement a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, community members, staff and students. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk and hear. The employee will frequently use hands and fingers to type/word process, file documents, manipulate papers, and use a copying machine. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as office materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is often quiet but may become loud in large group settings. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that will require the employee to arrive and leave as directed and may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. workday. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will be required to work occasionally in outdoor environments. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Cedar Rapids Community School district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Chief Human Resource Officer at 319-558-2747.

Created: 2026-01-26