Des Moines Public Schools is looking for and accepting applications from dynamic leaders searching for an executive leadership in School Operations for our Chief Operations Officer position.
The salary range shared below represents the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. Candidates offered employment will be compensated based on skills, work experience, and education. This position will also qualify for a 14% Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) in addition to the base salary.
Des Moines Public Schools offers single and family health benefits at no cost to our employees and up to $6,000 towards relocation costs.
TITLE: Chief Operations Officer
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Associate Superintendent
EVALUATES: Operations Administration
POSITION TYPE: ADMN
BARGAINING GROUP: Non-Bargained
FLSA Status: Full Time
BASIC FUNCTION: Serve as a Chief Officer to the Superintendent including, but not limited to, informing staff as to the overall strategic operational status of the school system; providing advice as to the prudent use of resources of the District; managing the business operations of the District in a legal, ethical, efficient, and effective manner; recommending changes in policy and practice in consideration of legal requirements; and assisting in the preparation of agendas for School Board meetings. Supervise the routine functions of the Operations division in compliance with law, policy, and regulations, while enhancing operational assets of the organization and promoting employee morale – to include Transportation, Food & Nutrition, District & School Security, and Purchasing & Warehouse Services. The Chief will serve on the Superintendent’s executive cabinet and work closely with the other chiefs to collaborate around the coordination of district operations.
The tasks/competencies listed below represent most of the time spent working in this position. The supervisor may assign additional tasks within the scope of this classification as necessary.
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience:
Desired Education and Experience:
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
*This position requires travel between sites*
Working Conditions
Inside
Constant 67%+
Outside
Occasional 1% – 32%
Extremes of Temperature/Humidity
Occasional 1% – 32%
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