Bilingual (Spanish) Director of Operations, School-based

KIPP • Chicago, IL

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Operations (DOO) plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and mission-aligned functioning of our schools. The DOO’s primary responsibility is to successfully execute on our two top priorities: enrollment and attendance. They are charged with designing, implementing, and maintaining strong operational systems that free the principal and teachers to focus on high-quality instruction and student learning, while fostering a supportive and well-organized school environment. The ideal DOO is someone who values structure, embraces innovation, and seeks continuous improvement, consistently looking for ways to enhance effectiveness, streamline processes, and manage resources wisely. This individual will report directly to the Principal and collaborate closely with school leadership, teachers, and the KIPP Chicago School Support Team to ensure seamless day-to-day operations. Regular and dependable on-site attendance is essential to fulfilling the responsibilities of this role. The Bilingual Director of Operations also holds a unique role as a key Spanish language communication lead for the school’s operations team with our Spanish-speaking families. The Director of Operations reports to the Principal and works in collaboration with the regional Operations Team leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (highly preferred)
• Oral and written fluency in Spanish, as well as English
• 4 years of work experience (required)
• 2 years of management experience in a school or fast-paced entrepreneurial environment (required)
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities, and to prioritize tasks appropriately
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills
• Evidence of personal initiative and follow-through
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure to hit deadlines
• High level of comfort with financial oversight and budgetary tracking
• Strong technology skills: proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides), and able to quickly learn how to use new programs/systems
• Frequently standing or walking, using stairs to move throughout school building; ability to lift / carry up to 20 lbs when necessary to support school procurement.
• Demonstrated passion for and commitment to the KIPP mission
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed
• A cleared CPS Background check before start of employment and within employment term (required)

Responsibilities

• Leads the school’s annual effort to enroll new students – including strategic planning, canvassing (nights and weekends), waitlist management, and registrations – and re-registers current students each spring/summer.
• Leads the school’s effort to reach 96% average daily attendance for the year, which includes creating a plan for daily attendance calls and data entry with the OMs; analyzing data; and implementing incentives for students, families, and staff members for hitting daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly goals.
• Is a critical member of the school leadership team, along with the principal and assistant principals, helping the school achieve ambitious academic outcomes. Manages and leads a team to successfully execute on KIPP Chicago’s top priorities.
• Assists principal and KIPP Chicago’s regional operations team in overseeing school finances: creating the discretionary budget, managing purchasing, monitoring spending, and ensuring adherence to the school’s fiscal procedures.
• Keeps the school’s physical plant –both inside and out – in good repair and supervises engineers and custodians.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety laws, teacher licensure and fingerprinting, city and state education mandates, and all federal and state workplace regulations.
• Oversees purchasing and maintenance of student and teacher computing devices and other hardware & software.
• Manages the student information system, generates progress reports & report cards, and coordinates with the KIPP Chicago School Support Team on data analysis and reporting.
• Plans and coordinates logistics for parent meetings, special events, and field lessons.
• Coordinates with the KIPP Chicago School Support Team to ensure that school-based employees receive timely and accurate payroll and benefits.
• Communicate effectively in Spanish and English with students and families to support school-wide goals and culture.

Benefits

• Competitive executive salary, commensurate with experience and aligned to regional salary bands
• Competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance.
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance are offered at no cost.
• Competitive retirement savings benefits: Chicago Teachers Pension Fund eligibility for IL licensed educators or 403B match
• Robust development and professional collaboration within national KIPP Foundation CSO cohort

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees