Job Posting for Operations Director at Independence Charter School West
Operations Director
Independence Charter School West (ICS West)
Our Beliefs
ICS West exists to equip and empower global citizens, so that our communities are united. Our students are becoming the leaders who will bring a divided world back together, and as a team, it is our responsibility to give them everything they need to do so.
We believe that every student, with no exception, can achieve at their highest level, and our Big Goal reflects this - our students who are below grade level will make more than one year of growth every school year until they are at or above grade level in all subjects. Right now, many of our students are not at this level. Supporting them in getting there is the focus of everything we do as a team.
We believe deeply in being an open enrollment, neighborhood public school, with the responsibility to meet the needs of every student who enrolls, with no exception. Special education students currently make up 27% of our student population.
Finally, we believe that being a cohesive team is the way to realize our vision. Building trust with each other enables us to honor the unique perspectives that every team member brings, talk candidly about these perspectives as we commit to decisions, and hold each other accountable for the results our students deserve.
Fast Facts
ICS West was founded in 2016.
The school is located at 5600 Chester Avenue in the Kingsessing neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia.
We serve approximately 850 students in grades K-8.
All of our students are taught Spanish starting in Kindergarten.
Responsibilities:
The Operations Director is responsible for managing the operations of the school including school safety, renovations and repair. Working under the direction of the CEO, the Operations Director has overall responsibility for:
Physical Plant
Ensure the school facility and grounds are maintained and in compliance with all applicable safety, health and city codes
Submit information for energy audits
Ensure that all equipment and supplies are accounted for
Ensure that trash and recycling are disposed of properly
Coordinate contracts for all physical plant and equipment-related services
Oversee/coordinate all renovations and bidding for both additions
Coordinate plan for the flow of students throughout the school day, including arrival and dismissal
Participate in relevant committees related to the physical plant
Maintain and fix when needed any issues with both buildings.
Safety
Manage all safety exercises and the documentation of those drills
Serve as the safety coordinator
Provide training for staff and students when it comes to drills
Work with the police department and other agencies to ensure that we have a secure building and a safe environment in case of emergencies.
Food Services
Ensure that food services vendor are in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations
Participate in monthly Food Services Committee meetings
Review monthly invoice submitted by food services vendor
Staff
Ensure adequate staffing level to provide a safe environment for the students
Directly supervise receptionists/attendance, building maintenance employees, and Food Services Coordinator and the programs for which they’re responsible (invoicing, etc)
Contact day-to-day substitute teachers, as needed
Develop staff morale initiatives in cooperation with the Principal and the CEO
Ordering/PO’s
Perform assigned reconciliations for assigned credit card in a timely manner
Enter purchase order requests into Sage and upon approval place orders
Hospitality
Make arrangements for room preparation for special activities/meetings
Plan for refreshments for special activities/meetings
Administrative
Coordinate activities and communication with CEO, Board of Trustees and Worlds of Opportunity Foundationand attend ICSW Board of Trustees’ meetings as needed.
Ensure that all required reports for Act 48, PIMS, PERMS, and SupPer are submitted by prescribed deadlines with input from other school administrators.
Other Duties, as assigned
Qualifications:
Prior applicable experience
Proven willingness and ability to collaborate with a diverse community
Ability to work with flexible hours (i.e., evenings, occasional weekends, etc) and to be on-call via cell phone (provided by school)
Proven ability to take initiative and to problem solve
Salary, Schedule and Benefits
This is a 12-month position.
Our work day is 8:15am to 4:15pm.
The salary range for this position depends on experience and certification.
ICS West pays for 100% of the cost of employee and dependent health benefits, and matches 403b contributions up to 5%. We do not participate in PSERS.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
Philadelphia, PA 19143: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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