School Operations Support Specialist

KIPP•Tulsa, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Tulsa is seeking a versatile School Operations Support Specialist to join their Team & Family. This role is crucial for ensuring schools operate safely, efficiently, and joyfully by providing support wherever needed. Responsibilities include transporting students, providing classroom coverage, assisting with arrival and dismissal, supporting events, and responding to operational needs. The specialist will help remove barriers so students, teachers, and leaders can focus on teaching and learning. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in various aspects of school operations and contribute directly to student success by providing safe and reliable transportation and classroom support.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
Meet all federal, Oklahoma, and KIPP Tulsa requirements to operate a school bus.
Successfully complete all required background checks, driving-record checks, physical examinations, and drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Ability to meet applicable school bus driver certification and training requirements.
Ability to work effectively with students across multiple grade levels.
Ability to safely manage students while operating a school bus.
Ability to communicate professionally with students, families, teachers, school leaders, and colleagues.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to work independently and respond appropriately to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Previous school bus or commercial driving experience.
Previous experience working with children or adolescents.
Previous substitute teaching, paraprofessional, or school-based experience.
Experience supporting school, facilities, transportation, logistics, or operations functions.
Basic knowledge of vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance.
First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a school bus or other authorized KIPP Tulsa vehicle in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and KIPP Tulsa policies.
Provide scheduled transportation for students participating in concurrent enrollment courses at Tulsa Community College and other approved programs.
Serve as a substitute or backup bus driver when additional transportation coverage is needed.
Provide transportation for field trips, athletics, college visits, special events, and other school-sponsored activities as assigned.
Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Complete required student checks following each route or trip to ensure no students remain on the vehicle.
Maintain accurate mileage, inspection, fuel, and transportation records as required.
Immediately report vehicle concerns, accidents, safety issues, or transportation incidents to the appropriate supervisor.
Maintain a safe, orderly, respectful, and student-centered environment while transporting students.
Follow all applicable requirements regarding student confidentiality and transportation safety.
Serve as a substitute teacher when classroom coverage is needed.
Follow teacher-provided lesson plans and maintain continuity of instruction during teacher absences.
Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, and productive classroom environment.
Follow schoolwide expectations for student behavior and classroom management.
Assist with student supervision during arrival, dismissal, lunch, transitions, testing, assemblies, and other activities.
Provide additional student support as directed by school leadership.
Provide flexible operational support across KIPP Tulsa schools and departments based on organizational needs.
Assist with student arrival and dismissal procedures.
Support school events, family events, athletics, field lessons, testing, and special programs.
Assist with the movement, delivery, setup, and organization of supplies, equipment, furniture, and materials.
Assist operations teams with inventory, facilities, transportation, and logistical projects.
Provide front-office or campus coverage when appropriate.
Assist with maintaining safe, organized, and welcoming school environments.
Support operational projects during summer programming and school-year startup as assigned.
Respond to emerging operational needs and provide coverage when unexpected staffing or logistical challenges arise.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.