Director of School Operations

Impact Public Schools

5d • $99,291 - $118,662 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of School Operations is a full-time, school-based, in-person, exempt leadership role at Impact Public Schools in Des Moines, Washington. The position starts December 1, 2026, and is full time during the school year. The Director reports to the CFO/COO or their designee and serves as a key member of the school leadership team, partnering with the principal, assistant principals, and IPS Home Office to establish and maintain the operational foundations of the school.

The Director leads the school site operations and enrollment team, owns operational goals and results, and supports the professional growth of direct reports. The role oversees school systems and services that support students, families, and staff, including attendance, enrollment, meals, transportation, health and safety, supplies, field trips, technology troubleshooting, facilities, custodial services, and compliance. The Director also supports budget management, enrollment initiatives, campus projects, and a safe, functional, and welcoming school environment. The position requires active participation in school duties, including student supervision, and serving as acting principal when the principal is away.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2–4 years of general management and/or school operations experience.
• Proven experience developing, implementing, and managing systems and processes.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Must have or be eligible to obtain a food handler certification.
• Offer is contingent upon passing a fingerprint and background check.
• Complete SafeSchools trainings.
• Provide academic transcript.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Education, or a related field.
• Previous start-up experience and/or experience in a high-performing school.
• Ability to speak Amharic, Spanish, Somali, or Tigrinya.
• Personal and professional experience in and around the Puget Sound area.
• Experience working in a middle or high school setting.
• Experience managing budgets and procurement.
• Familiarity with student information systems and other school-based technology.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the school leadership team and work with the principal and assistant principals to drive operational excellence and achieve school operations goals and metrics.
• Lead and manage the school site operations and enrollment team, oversee team performance, and support direct reports’ professional growth and career goals.
• Serve as a visible operational leader in the school building and wider school community, representing Impact Public Schools.
• Serve as acting principal when the principal is away.
• Participate in essential school duties, including student supervision, to help ensure a safe, joyful, and smoothly operating learning environment.
• Oversee operational practices for student and staff attendance, supplies, enrollment and withdrawals, meal tracking, transportation, health and safety, field trips, and basic IT and technology troubleshooting.
• Lead enrollment strategy, data tracking, and execution; maintain enrollment numbers before and during the school year; and manage the Manager of Outreach and Enrollment to pursue upcoming school-year enrollment goals.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and functional campus by managing custodial personnel and contracts for trash removal, recycling, maintenance, and security.
• Implement school site testing procedures and complete data analysis as needed.
• Lead facilities update projects as campus space needs evolve.
• Manage food and transportation services, coordinate with providers, verify service delivery, and adjust services to ensure costs remain within budget.
• Support family and scholar needs related to meals, transportation, attendance, health, and enrollment.
• With IPS Home Office support, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and policies and complete required reports on time.
• Work with the School Principal and IPS Home Office to manage the school budget and participate in monthly meetings to review and account for budget variances.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and generous paid time off, including paid holidays, vacation, and personal time.
• Eligible employees can access an earned wage program through myFlexPay.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Long-term disability benefits.
• Retirement account with employer contributions.
• Free mental health support and other assistance through the employee assistance program.
• Growth pathways for increased levels of leadership.

What This Job Offers

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