The Executive Director of Operations/Chief Operations Officer (COO) will serve as the district's senior operational leader charged with designing, implementing and continuously improving the systems, infrastructure and services that underpin the educational mission. The COO ensures that every student experiences a safe, functional, well-resourced learning environment consistent with the district's vision of excellence for every student every day.  The position will lead the operation leadership team, partner with executive leadership and the Board, and act as a catalyst for continuous improvement of the district's physical, technological, logistical and service infrastructure. The COO will supervise the transportation, technology, maintenance, safety, and food service departments.

Job Description:

• Manage and maintain procedures, processes, and policies within the Operations Department (Transportation, Technology, Safety, and Maintenance); continuously monitor and adjust procedures within the areas of Operations
• Meet and communicate daily and weekly with the Directors of Maintenance, Transportation, Technology, and Safety
• Communicate with the Superintendent about information pertaining to all aspects of the Operations Department as needed
• Establish Departmental Budgets and Operations Budget with the Finance Director
• Provide training in budget, procurement, and purchasing for Directors; review policies yearly on budget, purchasing, and financial procedures; emphasize any updates, changes and/or new policies along with efficient use of stakeholder funds; (Furniture Study, Equipment, and maintenance cycles, security study, SCSBIT Safety Evaluations at schools and reviews, etc.)
• Communicate and work with Director of Human Resources in all personnel matters within the Operations Department; Communicate and review yearly all policies and implement procedures to review and ensure knowledge of policies and guidelines for all employees
• Facilitate and communicate safety guidelines and expectations; annually review safety procedures for all employees and maintain records of documentation of safety training
• Communicate with other directors and ensure that all district policies and essential needs are met and maintained
• Supervise and evaluate Operations staff
• Review and assist with Transportation Handbook (Drivers Handbook)
• Respond to and assist with Bus Concerns/ Accidents; communicate with Superintendent, Local law enforcement, and school officials; Assist Transportation Director with accident reports for documentation, and notification to SOE-Transportation
• Assist in obtaining Bids for school district projects for maintenance, technology, transportation, and safety
• Facilitate maintenance projects with maintenance director and Superintendent; communicate with Superintendent and Finance Director concerning finances and project approval
• Visit and facilitate projects at individual schools along with maintenance director at individual schools; communicate with building principal about project(s)
• **If Building Program is occurring, the Executive Director of Operations serves as the point of contact for Superintendent with all parties involved in project
• Provide Cherokee County School District Emergency Operations and Procedures to all schools; review plans annually (at the start of each school year); update district school plans and present them to Superintendent and local Emergency Management Staff and local Law Enforcement authorities
• Meet and plan with Cherokee County Emergency Management and all local law enforcement personnel to develop and maintain Cherokee County School District Emergency Operations and Procedures
• Coordinate training exercises with Cherokee County Sheriff's Department personnel at the Cherokee County School District Armory building
• Maintain and implement annually the Cherokee County Inclement Weather Response Team; Update the CC-IWRT chart each year and communicate with those on the Team about their roles

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years prior successful experience in an educational setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. 

Must possess outstanding skills in both verbal and written communication

Position is Classified or Certified

About Cherokee County School District

Preparing Today's Students to Become Tomorrow's Leaders. The mission of Cherokee County School District, steeped in pride and tradition, in partnership with all stakeholders, is to ensure that all students have the education necessary to succeed as responsible, productive citizens by providing excellent opportunities in academics, athletics, and the arts.

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