Director of School Operations

Ignite your desire to be the best!

Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career.

At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit. We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Operations works in partnership with the Principal with supervisory responsibility and creates a unifying workforce vision that brings team member development, performance management, and succession planning together. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Operations. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note: The essential functions below describe the general requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager.

I. School Operations & Facilities Management

• Oversees facilities, food service, IT functions, and operational aspects of the front office to ensure an efficient school environment.

• Ensures timely maintenance and resolution of facility-related issues, coordinating with vendors for repairs and improvements.

• Manages food service operations, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and delivering high-quality meal service for students.

• Supports the implementation and maintenance of technology infrastructure to ensure systems are operational and meet instructional needs.

• Manages front office administrative workflows, supervises the operations secretary, and ensures a welcoming and efficient environment for students, staff, and visitors.

II. Safety, Compliance & Emergency Preparedness

• Ensures adherence to all health, safety, and workplace regulations, conducting routine safety drills and inspections.

• Maintains and updates emergency preparedness plans, conducting drills and coordinating with emergency services.

• Ensures all staff receive required compliance training (e.g., bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials training).

• Monitors and ensures adherence to safety-related grants and funding requirements, tracking expenditures and completing compliance reporting.

• Oversees drop-off and pick-up logistics, coordinating with law enforcement and traffic control to ensure student safety.

III. Human Resources & Talent Management (Non-Instructional Staff)

• Handles hiring, onboarding, and performance management for non-instructional staff.

• Facilitates onboarding and training to ensure role clarity and operational effectiveness.

• Conducts performance evaluations and provides ongoing support for operational staff.

• Manages time clock entries and time-off requests for all hourly non-instructional employees.

IV. Marketing, Enrollment & Community Engagement

• Leads student recruitment efforts and community outreach, planning strategies to attract prospective students and families.

• Executes marketing initiatives, events, and enrollment strategies determined by the marketing department.

• Organizes and leads enrollment events, such as open houses and school tours.

• Oversees Parent Volunteer Organization (PVO/PTO) engagement, attending meetings, supporting initiatives, and assisting with fundraising events.

• Builds relationships with local businesses and organizations to enhance student learning opportunities and school visibility.

• Represents the school as a Chamber of Commerce member and fosters external partnerships.

V. Financial & Budget Management

• Manages financial execution of the campus budget and federal grant budget, while the Principal contributes to p