FLSA Status:

Work Year:

EXEMPT (Please See Salary Schedule)

2021-2022

POSITION TITLE: Chief Operating Officer

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

SUPERVISES: Facilities, Transportation, Safety and Security and Technology   

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Chief Operations Officer is responsible for overseeing, supporting and aligning critical system wide functions, policies, processes, and projects to create the conditions for addressing the District mission and vision; overall day-to-day operations, administration, coordination and evaluation of the short-and-long-range plans for improving districtwide services; direct and collaborate with other central office leaders to assist Superintendent in progress monitoring the District’s strategic direction and implementation of the plans to reach goals; serves as District leader in the absence of the Superintendent 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:                                                                                                       

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function.  The functions listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required of the position. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.                                                                                       

·       Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives and

policies of the strategic plan; manage and promote facilities, transportation, safety and

security and technology departments to ensure alignment with District goals and community

needs.

·       Select, train, coach and evaluate personnel; plan, direct, coordinate assignments of personnel;

review and evaluate work; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; implement

discipline and termination procedures.

·       Keep abreast of developments in federal, state and privately sponsored projects/programs as

they relate to the districts operational practices.

·       Coordinate the district’s crisis response plan with all schools and corresponding agencies to

ensure compliance with the district’s strategic plan as well as state and federal regulations.

·       Coordinate with the Chief Financial Officer with regard to district housing efforts including

vendor negotiations, facilitate and implement the housing committee goals and objectives

and communicating policies and lottery information to staff.

·       Assist in the development of plans and specifications for major and minor capital construction

and renovation projects including all bond elections.

·       Assist and coordinate with the Chief Financial Officer the acquisition and development of land

including contract negotiations.

·       Manage and coordinate special projects and create systems that enhance operational

effectiveness of Summit School District

·       Coordinate communications, projects, construction activities, personnel and resources to

meet District needs; may serve as the District liaison with contractors, developers and other

construction related personnel as needed

·       Work productively as a team member with the Board of Education, District Leadership Team,

ATeam, teaching staff, support staff and SSD committees.

·       Collaborate with the Superintendent, Facilities and Transportation Departments with regard

to snow days operations.

·       Plan and conduct meetings, in-services and workshops for staff and community as needed;

attend meetings, district activities and training as assigned.

·       Oversee the annual operating budget for facilities, transportation, safety and security and

technology; develop a forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and

supplies; develop short and long-term capital budgets including equipment replacement

schedules and related projected costs, monitor and approve expenditures and implement

adjustments.

·       Participate as a District Leader on appropriate Boards, committees and work groups in the

community at large as appropriate.

·       Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

·       Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing

Computing

Instructing

Talking

Communicating

Control of others

Speaking

Near and Far acuity

Comparing

Fingering

Synthesizing

Negotiating

Compiling

Smelling

Moderate lifting to 50 lb.

Reaching

Coordinating

Hearing

Prepared/Revised Date: March 2021