Chief Operations Officer

Position Overview

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Chief Operations Officer responsible for providing strategic leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of policies, programs, and practices that support the operational procedures of the assigned division. Salary: $152,000 (Salary commensurate with education and experience). Schedule: 12 months, 7.5 hours per day/5 days per week (260 work days). Reports to the Superintendent. As a key member of the Executive team, this role is critical to ensuring alignment with the district’s strategic plan and accountability measures.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees and directs Facilities and Maintenance, Child Nutrition, Transportation, Office of Bond Planning, Construction and Repurposing to ensure maximum efficiency and alignment with district priorities.
• Develops and implements the Capital Improvement Plan in alignment with strategic goals.
• Negotiates or re-negotiates contracts and manages the performance of outsourced vendors.
• Interprets laws, regulations, statutes, rules, and policies affecting KCPS operations and contributes to achieving full school district accreditation.
• Develops action plans, policies, and procedures to facilitate the attainment of division operational targets while driving innovation and process improvement.
• Attends and presents at Board of Education meetings and collaborates with department/division leadership to support the KCPS mission.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, safety management, engineering, or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience leading operations in a K12 or higher education environment.
• Demonstrated experience in leading construction planning and execution.
• Strong leadership abilities, excellent presentation skills, and a proven track record of evaluating and increasing operational efficiency.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, late evenings, holidays, and during emergency circumstances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Education or a related field.
• Prior experience as a senior-level executive in a K12 environment.
• Thorough working knowledge of Missouri State Standards and Benchmarks.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided, a KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan with a mandatory 9% employee contribution (matched by KCPS), and voluntary retirement savings plans are available.