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Director of School Operations (26-27)

KIPP Public Schools Northern California

San Jose, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Apr 2026

💰 $116,415/yr($105,000/yr – $116,415/yr)

About the role

DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL OPERATIONS

Position Summary

In the Director of School Operations (DSO), KIPP is seeking an experienced people and project manager to lead strategic operational priorities, manage day-to-day school operations, drive efficiencies and systematization, and partner with our instructional leaders to ensure procedures at our school maximize time students spend learning - both in-person and virtually.

The Director of School Operations is instrumental in building and sustaining a thriving school that lasts. At KIPP Public Schools Northern California, DSOs are the strategic business and operational directors of our schools, whose job is to drive exemplary operational results as a key member of the school’s leadership team. KIPP’s DSOs are passionate about working with kids, parents and staff, know the importance of an excellent education and believe all students deserve the opportunity to attend an excellent school.

The DSO role reports to the School Leader and is coached and supported by the Operations team at the Regional Support Office (RSO), which supports all KIPP schools in the region.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

Deep integrity and commitment to KIPP Public Schools Northern California’s mission and values required
2+ years of experience in project or program management, operations, human resources or accounting - with clear experience driving stakeholder engagement - required
1+ year of direct people management and team development experience required
1+ year of experience in K-12 education or youth development preferred

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Policy, Business, or related field and 3+ years of work experience or 5+ years’ work experience required

Knowledge/skills required:

Highly self-aware and reflective, with a commitment to feedback and growth
Ability to self-direct, prioritize and multi-task among competing goals
Demonstrated experience working and solving problems in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Demonstrated ability to work well with others, build relationships across teams, and influence even in the absence of formal authority
Success leading change initiatives in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Spanish required
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite or Google Suite required
Ability to learn and utilize technology necessary to operate in a virtual office environment (i.e. Zoom, Go to Meeting)

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Model school operations leadership and supervise and support school operations team

Support the School Leader’s vision and take an active role in mobilizing school staff to achieve the collective goals of the school.
Define a clear, compelling vision of school operations excellence that supports the overall vision of the school
Hire, develop, coach and retain exceptional school operations team members and model strong staff culture for others
Lead planning and goal setting for the school operations team; design thoughtful, engaging, and actionable professional development opportunities for operations team members; build direct reports’ knowledge of key content areas; and hold team accountable for implementation of new practices
Model operational leadership in the school by building relationships, training staff and cultivating a mindset where operations is viewed as an integral part of a successful school that lasts
As a key member of the school’s leadership team, provide input on the strategic direction, ensure operational needs