Executive Director- School Operations (Multiple Positions)

Executive Director- School Operations

Department: School Leadership

Reports to: Senior Executive Director - School Operations

Pay Grade: 1002

Days: 239 Days

Salary Range: minimum $160,000 - maximum $190,000

FSLA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose

The Executive Director of School Operations oversees central office functions that directly support schools, including finance, facilities, maintenance and operations, information technology, special education compliance, and human resources. This role is designed to ensure central office functions operate effectively and efficiently so schools receive timely, high-quality support and principals can focus on teaching and learning.

Essential Job Functions

School Support and Operational Coordination

• Oversees central office functions that directly support schools and ensures departments work cohesively and responsively.
• Establishes clear operational expectations with support departments to improve service, timelines, and follow-through.
• Works cross-functionally with central office teams throughout the year to address school needs and operational issues.
  
  

Principal Support and Barrier Removal

• Serves as a thought partner and advocate for principals on non-instructional matters, including HR, facilities, maintenance and operations, and related support functions.
• Identifies and removes non-instructional burdens that limit principals' ability to focus on teaching and learning.
• Develops and improves processes that streamline service delivery to schools.
  
  

Compliance and Resource Management

• Ensures operational functions comply with federal, state, and local requirements, as well as district policies, with particular attention to special education and human resources.
• Monitors implementation of policies and procedures across operational departments and addresses compliance issues proactively.
• Collaborates with central office teams to allocate resources effectively and supports operational readiness across schools.
• Monitors campus budgets and resource use in support of instructional priorities and principal decision-making.
  
  

Systems, Services, and Continuous Improvement

• Oversees technology systems and services that support school operations and instructional continuity while minimizing disruption.
• Partners with Talent Management and other support teams to help resolve staffing, grievance, and employment-related issues that affect school operations.
• Ensures operational systems are reliable, user-friendly, and aligned to district needs.
• Evaluates service delivery, identifies improvement opportunities, and implements changes that increase efficiency and responsiveness.
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Builds strong relationships with school leaders, staff, and community stakeholders to align operational support with educational goals.
• Communicates regularly with stakeholders about available support and uses feedback to improve service quality.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
  
  

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct, and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
  
  

Other Duties As Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies, and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of school operations, finance, facilities, human resources, technology integration, and service delivery in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines, as well as District policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of budgets and budgeting processes for both local and federal funds and experience in developing and managing central or campus budgets.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of current research and literature related to effective leadership.
• Skill in leadership, communication, and cross-functional management, with the ability to influence and drive change in a complex organization.
• Skill in analytics and resource management, with a focus on improving efficiency and school support.
• Skill in organizational, public, and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in program management, evaluation, program planning, program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Skill in using data-driven decision-making to inform practices and improve outcomes.
• Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Skill in written and oral communication, including ability to interact with and influence all levels of District Service Center, campus staff, and parents.
• Ability to use strong judgment and ability to make timely decisions in high-accountability environments.
• Ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships while maintaining clarity of ownership and results.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and in alignment with district priorities.
• Ability to navigate a complex, political environment and act as a steward of FWISD.
• Ability to exercise discretion regarding matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.
• Ability to utilize software to create, access, analyze, and interpret spreadsheets, data dashboards, presentations, email, and documents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to exercise absolute discretion regarding matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
  
  

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: Works in an office setting; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
  
  

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education:
• Master's degree from an accredited university or college required;
• Doctorate degree preferred.
• Certification/License:
• Eligible for a Valid Texas Mid-Management and/or Principal Certification preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum of three years of exemplary teaching experience.
• Minimum of three years of successful experience as a principal, director, or other similar district supervisory role.
  

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.