Department Director - Operational Support

Windham School District • Huntsville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Retirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may apply. Selected applicants are responsible for reimbursing the district, through payroll deduction, for the current rate of all TRS pension or TRS Care surcharges. The wage/hour status is Exempt, and the pay group is A90. The primary purpose of this role is to assist the Division Director/Chief Financial Officer, and to direct and manage initiatives supporting school district operations, including data, compliance, and operational reviews. This position will also oversee recreational programs, student attendance records, and ensure timely statistical reports for management and Board use.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE).
• Five years of full-time, wage-earning supervisory experience in management, data or statistical analysis, or policy development is required.
• Experience in government or school district leadership is required.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs required.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and standard software applications, including spreadsheets, data analysis tools, and word processing programs.
• Advanced leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and support team members in a dynamic work environment.
• Working knowledge of financial systems, budgeting processes, and basic accounting principles.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Major course work in Management, Business Administration, Educational Leadership, Information Systems or a related field preferred.
• Experience in legislative matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer risk-based monitoring and compliance activities in accordance with policies and professionally accepted standards.
• Facilitate the resident transfer request program and transfer requests with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
• Assist in making recommendations for approval of staffing plans and program changes as required.
• Assist with annual projections of student enrollment, staffing needs, and facility and equipment needs.
• Assist in discussion and approval of policies, directives, and staffing involving WSD education operations to include attendance accounting and Individualized Treatment Program guidelines.
• Develop and administer the budget for the Division of Operational Support.
• Assist in coordinating information between regional principals and other departments.
• Interface with accreditation entities and agencies in matters related to accreditation, and evaluation.
• Oversee processes for compiling data to create reports for the Legislature and other agencies to include the biennial evaluation, performance measures and other reports on an as needed basis.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with representatives from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Agency.
• Assist with emergency management, communications and reporting to support continuity of operations within the district.
• Provide and delegate the provision of professional development and support at statewide, regional and campus events.
• Develop and maintain operational support policies and procedures, job descriptions and training documents as needed.
• Supervise the development of performance reports to determine if the performance and program objectives were achieved and to determine the efficiency of Windham operations.
• Oversee the development and reporting for district and student accountability.
• Demonstrate progress in meeting assigned action plans of the district or campus improvement plans.
• Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.
• Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.
• Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.
• Execute duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Manage, evaluate and supervise personnel assigned to the Department of Operational Support and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline and dismissal.

Benefits

• TRS pension or TRS Care surcharges reimbursement (partial, through payroll deduction)
• Professional development and support at statewide, regional and campus events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director