Director of School Operations

Director Of School Operations

The Director Of School Operations Is A Critical Leader Within KIPP Nashville Public Schools, Responsible For Ensuring Operational Excellence Across Our Campuses. This Role Provides Direct Guidance, Coaching, And Mentorship To Campus-Based Operations Leaders, Building Their Capacity To Deliver Strong Systems That Support Student Achievement.

Beyond School-Level Support, The Director Plays An Essential Role In Advancing Regional Priorities By Managing And Implementing Strategic Initiatives, Strengthening Accountability Systems, And Ensuring Compliance With Organizational And Regulatory Requirements. The Director Also Contributes Thought Leadership To The Development Of System-Wide Operations Policies And Practices, Helping To Set And Raise The Standard Of Excellence Across The Network.

We Are Seeking A Results-Driven, Solutions-Oriented Leader Who Thrives On Both Strategy And Execution, Someone Who Can Coach And Inspire Leaders, While Also Rolling Up Their Sleeves To Drive Projects Forward.

Key Responsibilities: The Director Of School Operations Reports To The Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities Of The Director Of School Operations Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to campus-based operations leaders to drive excellence in daily school operations.

• Conduct regular site visits, operational walkthroughs, and audits to assess systems and provide actionable feedback.

• Serve as a thought partner with school leaders, helping to identify and implement best practices across campuses.

• Support the planning and execution of regional strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Strengthen accountability systems that track operational performance, compliance, and efficiency.

• Lead process improvement efforts to increase consistency, sustainability, and organizational efficiency across schools.

• Ensure campuses adhere to all local, state, and federal education and workplace regulations.

• Monitor compliance with safety, attendance, and operational requirements; provide guidance and corrective action as needed.

• Provide oversight and guidance on campus-level discretionary spending to minimize loss and optimize resources.

• Support campus leaders in aligning budgets, purchasing, and vendor management with organizational priorities.

• Ensure operational decisions are made with a focus on maximizing student impact and efficient resource use.

• Ensure core school operations systems (arrival/dismissal, attendance, scheduling, transportation, recruitment & enrollment, and ops team meetings) are running effectively across campuses.

• Accelerate and support master scheduling processes to ensure every student has access to the courses needed to meet achievement goals.

• Partner with regional and school leadership to troubleshoot operational challenges and design sustainable solutions.

• Contribute to the development and codification of standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the network.

• Provide policy recommendations and strategic advice to regional leadership on school operations.

• Identify system-level improvements and drive innovation to raise the bar for operational excellence in the areas of attendance, safety & security, campus operational systems, scheduling & enrollment.