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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Although the City of Coppell is just over 14 square miles in size, the school district spans over 23 square miles.<br /> <br /> |
| 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 |