Director of School Operations - MidTown

Overview

Job Description

The purpose of this classification is to support and supervise school principals to ensure effective operations aligned with district goals. This role provides leadership in the implementation of policies, staffing plans, and school improvement efforts. Through collaboration with principals, district staff, and community stakeholders, this position supports continuous improvement and consistent, high-quality service to schools.

Responsibilities

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.

• Provides leadership, direction, supervision, and support to school principals and works collaboratively with district staff in support of schools.
• Supervise, support, and evaluate principals in assigned schools.
• Plan and support implementation of policies, procedures and academic programs.
• Ensure school compliance with applicable policy and regulations required by local, state, and federal levels.
• Monitor the school decision-making processes at designated schools.
• Assist with forecast planning to determine staffing allocations to designated schools.
• Consult with principals on the development of master schedules and annual staffing decisions.
• Assist with the identification, development, and implementation of staff development for school administrators and staff.
• Creates a customer-focused climate to provide quality services and support to schools and the community.
• Understands and utilizes McREL Balanced Leadership Framework to support principals and improve school performance.
• Aligns school improvement efforts and professional support with the HCS Strategic Plan.
• May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities.
• Attends meetings as needed.
• Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law and Code of Professional Conduct as defined by Board Policy 5.6011.
• Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to schools, community, businesses, Superintendent of Schools, Board of Education, and other stakeholders.
• Follows established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field;
• Seven (7) years of previous experience in school administration;
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.
• Current valid Tennessee Administrator license required.
• Specialist or Doctorate degree strongly preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge and experience using data-driven decision making ensures high quality professional development for school administrators and system leaders.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
  
  

Pending approval of the FY27 CFA by TDOE and HCS Board

Compensation

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

Grade: M

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