Job Details
| Region: | 10 |
| School District/Employer: | Coppell ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office, |
| Position: | Assistant Superintendent, |
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| Job Title: | Chief Operations Officer |
| School: | Districtwide |
| Campus Description: | Coppell Independent School District is a premier public school system with a statewide reputation for educational excellence. This high-performing and innovative district serves over 13,100 learners in the communities of Coppell, Dallas (Cypress Waters), North Irving, Lewisville and Valley Ranch. The majority of Coppell ISD is located in Coppell, TX, a suburb of Dallas. The city of over 42,000 residents is positioned approximately 5 miles northeast of the DFW Airport…north of Interstate 635 and west of I-35E. Although the City of Coppell is just over 14 square miles in size, the school district spans over 23 square miles. |
| Date Posted: | 4/1/2025 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Direct and manage the operation of all business affairs, facilities, and support services of the district, including, technology risk management, child nutrition, bond project management, district-wide contract management, campus and district safety & security, maintenance, custodial, and transportation. Serve as an advisor to the superintendent and board of trustees. |
| Qualifications: | Education/Certification: • Master’s degree in a business-related field or educational administration • Texas Association of School Business Officials certification preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: • Advanced technical knowledge of school finance, budgeting, , and operations • Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills • Knowledge of risk management program development • Knowledge of Texas workers’ compensation code • Knowledge of ADA issues related to facilities • Advanced knowledge and ability to work closely with third-party providers, such as custodial, maintenance and transportation providers • Ability to manage budget and personnel • Ability to implement policy and procedures • Ability to interpret data • Ability to coordinate district functions • Ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets • Ability to review and negotiate contracts Experience: • Six or more years of public education operations, business and/or finance experience • Campus or Central Office administrative experience Major Responsibilities and Duties: Capital Improvement and Long-range Planning • Direct and manage the district’s capital improvement and long-range facility planning process. • Direct the district’s capital improvements, bond planning and execution. • Manage and oversee all capital improvements and expenditures for the district. • Coordinate and work with architects, engineers, and general contractors to ensure successful completion of projects on time and within budget. • Evaluate and maintain ADA facility compliance. • Assist with demographic studies and boundary realignment. Risk Management • Direct and manage the district’s risk management, loss control, and safety programs. • Direct workers’ compensation, unemployment, and property and casualty insurance negotiations; make sound recommendations for selection of insurance brokers and carriers. • Work with brokers, insurers, service providers, and district personnel on the design, implementation, and monitoring of safety, loss prevention, and claims administration programs for the district. • Coordinate with insurance carrier property loss claims filed by the district. Fiscal Management • Keep the superintendent informed on the operations affairs of the district. • Maintain a continuous auditing program for all funds and assist the district’s independent and internal auditors in conducting the annual or periodic audit with the Chief Financial Officer. • Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Bulletin 679 and Financial Accounting Manual with the Chief Financial Officer. • Assist in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the district. • Plan and conduct need assessments for improvement of district business operations. • Work with district personnel to project student enrollments, staffing needs, building and facilities needs, energy needs, capital equipment needs, and other cost items for district and individual school improvement. • Provide advice to upper management of loss exposure and accompanying risk regarding assets and employees. Recommend strategies to reduce these risks and loss exposures and their related costs. • Monitor insurance program budgets and ensure that programs are cost-effective, and funds are managed prudently. • Evaluate and negotiate utility contracts. • Provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district. • Ensure that business operations support the district’s goals and objectives. Policy, Reports, and Law • Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of business operations. • Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. • Monitor and review periodic claims and reports and provide trend analysis for all lines of insurance coverage. • Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of risk management. • Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required for risk management, safety grants, insurance, and transportation • Recommend sound policies to improve district-wide programs. • Review, edit and approve campus and district-wide contracts. • Work with district attorneys in revising and negotiating complex contracts. Personnel Management • Prepare, review, and revise operations department job descriptions. • Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary operations. • Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness. • Recruit, train, and supervise personnel and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Communication • Frequent professional written and oral communication and public speaking to campus and district administration, community, parents, district staff, and Board of Trustees • Building and maintaining rapport with district vendors, local municipalities, and developers. • Make frequent presentations and updates to the board of trustees and community Personal Qualities • Ability to perform, communicate and maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations. Professional Growth and Development • Texas Association of School Business Officials professional certifications • Advanced knowledge and continued education of state legislation as it relates to school funding, the Texas Education Code, and school law • Involvement with Texas Association of School Administrators Supervisory Responsibilities: • Supervise and evaluate the performance of Director of Child Nutrition, Ex. Director of Technology and Coordinator of Safety & Security • Serve as district liaison to third-party providers for maintenance and grounds, custodial services, and transportation |
| Salary Range: | Pay Grade 110 |
| Benefits: | Yes |
| How To Apply: | https://apps2.winocular.com/coppell/workspace/wSpace.exe?Action=wsJobsMain |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Marnie Wallen |
| Email: | mwallen@coppellisd.com |
| Address: | 200 South Denton Tap Road |
| City: | Coppell |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 75019-3205 |
| Phone: | (214) 496-6048 |
| Fax: | (214) 496-6036 |