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Director of School Operations

24 days ago

New York

Job DescriptionSalary: $120,000 - $140,000 Director of School Operations OUR MISSION Innovation Charter High School (Innovation) nurtures students to be academically successful, mature, emotionally healthy, and equipped to lead self-directed and fulfilling lives. We embrace all students and we empower them to adapt, excel, innovate and lead. By instilling our core values of collaboration, tolerance, respect, activism, safety, and innovation, students will graduate prepared for success in college and careers. ABOUT INNOVATION Innovation Charter High School opened in 2010 to meet the needs of underserved youth in East Harlem, Upper Manhattan, and the Bronx. Since its founding, Innovation students have applied what they learn in the classroom to the real world through project-based and experiential learning. These experiences are transformative and prepare them for life after graduation. Today, Innovations 50+ instructional and student support staff serve around 400 students. Over 30% of our students have IEPs and over 90% are economically disadvantaged. We embrace all students, address their needs, and help them to realize their potential, through creative and engaging instruction with a college and career readiness focus. Innovation takes a restorative approach to discipline and focuses on building a collaborative school culture. We have developed close ties with the East Harlem community and with our co-located neighbor schools. We were the first charter school in New York City with a Career and Technical Education program in the culinary arts and the only charter school to participate in the NYC DoEs Software Engineering Pilot. Innovation students participate in a wide variety of sports, clubs, and extracurricular programs including performing arts, National Honors Society, and many more. POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Principal/CEO, the Director of School Operations (DSO) serves as the leader of all school operations and is responsible for the development and maintenance of structures that create the conditions for staff to support Innovation students and for Innovation students to learn and thrive. The DSO is a member of Innovations highly collaborative School Management Team (SMT), along with the Principal, Assistant Principal of STEM Instruction, Assistant Principal of Humanities & Intervention, and Director of College & Career Success and CTE. The DSO directly supervises six staff members working across various functions, including the Assistant Director of Human Resources and Talent, the Dean of Family and Community Engagement, the Dean of Academic Operations, the Manager of Student Recruitment and Academic Operations, the Manager of Technology and Facilities, and the Coordinator of School Operations while also collaborating closely with other SMT members, the Board of Trustees, and various external vendors and partners. RESPONSIBILITIES The DSO is tasked with the following responsibilities, either directly or through delegation to members of the Operations team and collaboration with outsourced support: Team & School Leadership (20%) • Serve as the senior leader of the Operations team including supervision of team members through effective delegation, performance management, and support/professional learning, • Create and maintain efficient, effective school operations systems and processes that support clarity and cohesion across operations workstreams; Ensure appropriate resource allocation, prioritization, and project management that supports effective delivery of all operations functions, • Collaborate with the Principal and other members of the SMT to communicate the schools vision and strategy and lead the school community to results for Innovation students and families and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous reflection and improvement among staff, • Maintain a consistent, visible presence throughout the school and model healthy adult-youth relationships and other behaviors that exemplify Innovations core values and collaborate with others on the School Management Team to ensure that arrival, lunch, dismissal, transitions, and other spaces are aligned to Innovations vision for school culture and serve as the adult presence in these spaces whenever necessary Human Resources & Talent Acquisition (20%) • Collaborate with the Principal and CEO, other school leaders, and Assistant Director of Human Resources and Talent to conduct effective workforce planning; Plan and manage the effective recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of highly qualified, mission aligned staff, • Manage staff compensation setting, performance evaluation, and termination processes in a manner that aligned with best practice, compliant with relevant laws and regulations, and grounded in Innovations values, • Collaborate with Innovations PEO and other vendors and consultants to maintain a best fit benefits plan/total rewards that is aligned to the schools budget and staff needs, • Ensure the schools compliance with workplace and employment laws, required record-keeping, and teacher certification in collaboration with Innovations PEO and the Assistant Director of Human Resources and Talent Academic Operations & Reporting/Compliance (20%) • Lead Innovations academic operations work including management and use of student data, schoolwide assessment and grading, and programming and student records, • Manage reporting to Innovations charter authorizer, NYSED, US DoE and other oversight entities, including data related to student discipline, students with disabilities, teacher certification, and charter renewal; Maintain an accurate reporting/compliance calendar and collaborate across teams to ensure the effective ongoing tracking of all relevant data and information, • Collaborate with and support the Board to ensure effective legal and procedural requirements related to governance, such as review and approval of the annual budget, Annual Report, audited financial statement, review of executive personnel, and Form 990 as well as oversight of meeting logistics, record keeping, and compliance with the New York Open Meetings Law, • Support school-wide efforts to leverage data for decision-making including collection, management, analysis, sharing, and action planning Financial Management & Business Operations (15%) • Effectively manage the school's financial resources, in accordance with the schools Financial Policy & Procedures Manual and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, to build long-term sustainability and to support the school's mission, • Develop a sustainable annual budget that meets the schools needs in collaboration with the Principal and CEO, Board of Trustees, and Innovations financial planning consultants, • Supervise and support key Operations team members responsible for any aspects of financial management such as procurement and accounts payable; Work with outsourced financial planning support, the Principal, and the Board of Trustees to ensure financial stability, sound fiscal planning, effective asset management, adequate insurance and risk management, and full compliance with government and charter audit requirements Family Engagement & Student Recruitment/Enrollment (15%) • Maintain effective Front Office policies, procedures, and team management in order to effectively interface with the Innovation community, • Lead Innovations student recruitment and enrollment efforts including effective strategy development, goal-setting, resource allocation, marketing, and supervision of key staff, • Collaborate with SMT members and other staff to plan effective Parent/Teacher Conferences, engagement with the PTO, and a variety of events and opportunities for family involvement throughout the year, • Support collaboration with Counseling, College & Career Readiness, and other Innovation teams involved in Innovations full-service community school supports focused on youth mental health, substance use, vision exams, and other community needs Facilities/Technology/Safety (10%) • Lead Innovations efforts to maintain a safe, welcoming space and effective purchasing and maintenance of school materials, supplies, and equipment, • Ensure that the Operations team effectively interfaces with relevant vendors, consultants, co-located schools and community-based organizations, Building Council, School Safety, and other stakeholders in the JHS 99 building, • Lead Innovations efforts to maintain effective, appropriate technology infrastructure for students, families, and staff QUALIFICATIONS Experience • Minimum of three years in charter school operations leadership required (five or more years preferred), • Strong track record of systems or process development and leadership of school-wide initiatives, • Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaboration with other leaders is required; Experience supporting or collaborating with Boards or other governance entities is preferred, • Experience leading or supporting the human resources/talent function in an education setting is preferred, • Experience leading or supporting school financial management is required and may include budget development and management, procurement, or management of school finance vendors, auditors, or other outsourced support, • Experience with family engagement programming is required; Track record of leading school events, family involvement, student leadership, and community engagement preferred, • Experience working in schools that support underserved communities and/or student populations in urban areas is highly preferred Skills & Knowledge • Strong team management skills such as capacity to motivate and inspire teams, demonstrated ability to effectively lead through empowering others, and a balance of clear expectations, support, and accountability, • Interpersonal leadership skills such as strong ability to establish relationships, communicate collaboratively, set boundaries, hold space for difficult conversations, and build investment with a variety of stakeholder groups and individuals across a school community, • Knowledge of New York charter school compliance, reporting, and regulations, • Strong project management skills, detail orientation, and capacity to lead work that is high-stakes, complex, and cross-functional, • Understanding of talent acquisition, employee benefits/total rewards, performance management, and/or other essential aspects of human resources is highly preferred, • Knowledge of financial management systems and best practices for schools is highly preferred, • Knowledge of student information systems, registration/enrollment, and recruitment is preferred Values & Mindset • Passion for Innovations core values of collaboration, tolerance, respect, activism, safety, and innovation; Consistently model these values, • Deeply held belief in the power of diversity and community; An assets-based orientation to students, families, community, and staff, and a commitment to a school environment that fosters and respects the voices and opinions of students, • Deeply held belief in inclusive classrooms, in the value of high expectations, and in the idea that all learners deserve to have their needs met, • Adaptability, a solution orientation, and a systematic approach to achieving results, • Commitment to authentic collaboration and to the development and empowerment of leaders throughout the school community, • Belief in the importance of holistic support for young people, including restorative practices to strengthen relationships, and a full-service community school approach to meet the wide-ranging needs of students and families Other Qualifications • Bachelors degree required; Masters or other graduate degree in a relevant field highly preferred, • SHRM, PMP, or other relevant certifications are a plus, • Spanish language skills are highly preferred, • Authorization to work in the United States required Salary and Benefits This is a full-time, 12-month position and the ideal start date is mid-August, though an earlier start date is possible. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is in the range of $120,000 - $140,000 per year. Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer matching contribution of up to 5%. Equal Employment Opportunity Innovation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. *This search is being supported by talent consultant, Mike Jolley. Any questions or referrals can be directed to Mike at michael.jolley@innovationhs.org.

2026-27 Middle School Assistant Principal of Student Services

8 days ago

New York

Job Description About Us Brilla Schools, a growing K-8 network in the Bronx, serves over 2,000 students with plans to expand to educate 3,000 across four elementary and four middle schools. Managed by Seton Education Partners, Brilla Schools are dedicated to forming students of strong wisdom and virtue. Our classically inspired approach to education combines a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven learning, and a focus on virtues, while providing individualized support to meet each child's unique needs. A national leader in character education and supporting students with varying needs, over the past two years, Brilla alumni have secured spots in the most prestigious high schools in the tri-state area, earning over $3 million in scholarships and financial aid. Our staff are mission-aligned change-makers who believe in fostering a joyful, rigorous learning environment, and Brilla offers some of the most competitive salaries in the market to honor their dedication. With high expectations and a supportive community, we're preparing students to excel in high school, college, and beyond. Position Overview The Assistant Principal of Student Services is dedicated to the premise that every student enrolled in a school of the Brilla Schools Network has inestimable dignity and worth and that the life-long path should be open to all. The Assistant Principal of Student Services is responsible for directing and facilitating the campus-based support of diverse learners by ensuring that compliance mandates are met for students receiving specialized services and that effective Tier 2 and Tier 3 instructional practices are executed with quality in all classrooms. The Assistant Principal of Student Services manages and develops the school-based Student Services Team, composed of grade-level Learning Specialists, school Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, and related service providers. The Assistant Principal of Student Services reports to the campus Principal and receives coaching and development from the Elementary Director of Student Services. Reporting to the School Principal and network Director of Student Services, The Assistant Principal of Student Services is directly responsible for implementing Brilla's Multi-tiered Student Supports framework, ensuring all federal and state compliance regulations are met, creating related service providers' schedules and communicating regularly with outside agencies, managing direct communication with the Committee for Special Education, and analyzing school-based and student-based data for interventions. With the Instructional Leadership team, the Assistant Principal of Student Services is responsible for the implementation of Brilla's Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. The Assistant Principal of Student Services is a strategic thinker and team leader, works diligently and proactively to problem-solve collaboratively, and inspires and coaches a team of staff to be high-quality practitioners. Core Competencies & Responsibilities Instructional Leadership • Model a deep understanding of instructional best practices and command of Specially Designed Instruction, • Conduct regular classroom observations, live coach and provide feedback that urgently develops and deepens teachers' understanding of instructional practice in support of high student achievement for Learning Specialists, Integrated Co-Teaching Teachers, Speech Language Pathologist, • Plan, facilitate, and attend regular, mission-critical programming including weekly leadership meetings, network AP meetings, IEP meetings, summer development sessions, data days, parent workshops, family conferences, and other administrative activities, • Lead the development and implementation of best practices as the Special Education Inclusion Coordinator., • Engage in ongoing analysis of student data to inform strategy, professional development and adjustments to instruction in support of achieving high student outcomes, • Create and facilitate weekly professional development sessions for staff aligned to instructional goals of the campus, as directed by the principal to keep staff current with special education practices, • Provide pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction, implementing strategies for differentiated instruction. Talent Management • Demonstrate strong collaboration and communication with all team members and network partners, • Provide coaching and observation for Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) Teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP), and Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS), Social Workers and Behavior Specialists., • Support principal with the interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new staff, • Craft and support facilitation of twice-yearly performance evaluation conversations, • Closely monitor and address staff professionalism - ensuring deadlines, surveys, data and assessment and other professional responsibilities are met and completed with quality and fidelity, • Conduct bi-weekly coaching meetings with teachers on caseload grounded in student data, instructional feedback and practice Compliance • Coordinate, administer, and ensure compliance with NYSED regulations, emphasizing collaboration with the NYC Department of Education., • Craft and review IEPs to reflect the specific requirements and ambitions of the student population, • Oversee annual reviews and reevaluations and ensure timely, accurate reporting to city and state agencies., • Monitor and report on the efficacy of the special education program to school leadership and governance boards., • Lead and facilitate special education meetings, interfacing with NYC DOE representatives and stakeholders., • Maintain compliance with all relevant laws and policies regarding student IEPs and 504s, • Coordinate with the Committee on Special Education (CSE) for securing and managing relevant service providers, including screenings., • Manage the evaluation process, including classroom observations and testing, and advocate for classroom accommodations. Strategic Thinking • Model an achievement orientation & drive by setting ambitious goals, taking initiative, and securing accountability to get results. Demonstrates resilience and resolve in the face of change, • Support principal in crafting and communicating strategic school systems, culture, and vision that is urgent, creative and grounded in best practice, • Seek and implement feedback from families, staff and scholars around school initiatives and improvement School Culture • Create intentional experiences that foster joy, a love of learning, and a sense of belonging to the school community, while employing a warm and firm approach that communicates love, respect, and high expectations., • Work with the Principal, Instructional Coaches, Students Services team to design, model, facilitate, and hold others accountable to the Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavioral and academic processes and systems established; help ensure that student behavior and school culture meet the needs of all students while sustaining staff morale., • Maintain high standards of professionalism in execution of professional norms, attire and managing deliverables Family Engagement • Support, and reinforce with staff, a welcoming and engaging culture of hospitality for every family, grounded in the belief as the family as the child's first educator, • Support and participate in family engagement initiatives, including, but not limited to, monthly Coffee and Conversations, Parent University and Family Involvement Committee meetings, • Promptly and effectively respond to family concerns, • Support student recruitment, enrollment and retention as needed Other Duties • Perform other duties as assigned including, but not limited to, attending network/school walkthroughs, test preparation, small group instruction, model teaching, reviewing report cards and comments, reviewing and finalizing incident reports, mediating parent concerns, Parent University facilitation, maintaining communication logs, ensuring accurate attendance, and supporting external professional development activities. Core Competencies & Responsibilities • Coordinate, administer, and ensure compliance with NYSED regulations, emphasizing collaboration with the NYC Department of Education., • Integrate special education services through collaboration with school teams., • Craft and review IEPs to reflect the specific requirements and ambitions of the student population, • Oversee annual reviews and reevaluations and ensure timely, accurate reporting to city and state agencies., • Monitor and report on the efficacy of the special education program to school leadership and governance boards., • Collaborate closely with teachers, counselors, advisors, and relevant personnel for seamless service provision., • Lead and facilitate special education meetings, interfacing with NYC DOE representatives and stakeholders., • Engage parents, guardians, and the local community to foster a partnership supporting the unique student population., • Manage the special education budget, ensuring alignment with charter guidelines and collaboration with the school's financial team., • Stay updated on NYC-specific special education initiatives, research, and best practices., • Provide, promote, and participate in professional development opportunities to keep staff current with special education practices., • Lead the development and implementation of best practices as the Special Education Inclusion Coordinator., • Ensure student success by working closely with staff, students, and families, addressing challenges effectively., • Maintain compliance with all relevant laws and policies regarding student IEPs and 504s, • Coordinate with the Committee on Special Education (CSE) for securing and managing relevant service providers, including screenings., • Oversee integrated co-teaching classrooms and support services personnel., • Manage the evaluation process, including classroom observations and testing, and advocate for classroom accommodations., • Work closely with families in all grades to support student's academic and social-emotional growth through the IEP process., • Maintain student records related to special education issues and prepared reports for regulatory agencies., • Use standards-based assessment data to refine and differentiate curriculum and instruction., • Collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze trends in student work samples and assessments., • Gather academic growth data and write goals for annual IEP meetings, • Provide pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction, implementing strategies for differentiated instruction., • Support enrollment processes and contribute to a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)., • Provide coaching and observation for Multilingual Learners (MLL) Specialists, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP), and Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS) provided by Learning Specialists and Behavior Specialists., • Address student well-being by focusing on social-emotional needs and fostering a positive school culture., • Perform Other Duties as Assigned Qualifications • Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field., • Possession of current Special Education, ESL, or ELL teaching certification., • 3+ years of relevant urban, elementary, or middle teaching experience with demonstrated student results., • Administrative certification and 3+ years of leadership experience (preferred)., • Spanish language proficiency (preferred). Benefits At Brilla Schools, we celebrate the unique skills, experiences, and passions that each staff member brings to our mission. To support their work, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package to provide competitive and adaptable coverage. We are committed to offering a benefits portfolio that supports the holistic health and wellness of our team members including: • Comprehensive Professional Development: More than 225 hours annually, featuring two weeks of onboarding, coaching, and targeted training sessions to ensure staff excel in their roles and flourish., • Community and Culture: An intentionally joyful workplace with over 30 bonding events each year, fostering connection and collaboration among staff and families in the Bronx., • Flexible Health Coverage: A full suite of medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support diverse needs, utilizing Cigna and Anthem provider networks., • Competitive Compensation: A salary range of $118,205 to $142,674, with pay varying within this range based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience., • Retirement Plans: A 403(b) plan and 401(k) retirement options with matching contributions, helping you secure your financial future while you grow with us., • Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, a DOE-aligned school calendar, and wellness resources to support personal renewal and sustained excellence. At Brilla, your dedication fuels our mission, and we're here to invest in your growth, well-being, and success—from recruitment to retirement! Please note: The above is based on the 2025-2026 plan year. You can find more information here. Brilla Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Brilla Schools provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Be sure to input your full legal name in your application.

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