Director of School Operations

About KIPP Nashville Public Schools 

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open enrollment K-12 schools that has been committed to positively affecting student outcomes in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nationwide and supports students from Pre-Kindergarten through college, career and beyond. Through the KIPP Forward program, our team helps students identify their career of highest aspiration and develop the skills and confidence to chase their dreams. KIPP Nashville currently operates 4 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

The mission of KIPP Nashville is together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our core values are GROWTH, TEAM, and SHINE. If you share in this belief and values, if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to be their best, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, then you are already a KIPPster.

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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:

Operations Coaching & Support

• 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.

Strategic Initiatives & Accountability

• 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.
  
   

Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• 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.

• Support monitoring of compliance items for DOOs for tracking and documentation

  • Commission Schools: maintain a regional reporting calendar 

  • MNPS: Maintain and support use of the Digital Binder 

• Attend authorizer school-specific compliance trainings and Compliance Corner hours to ensure alignment.

• Support with Title I requirements, including Title I meetings and ensuring family compact/engagement policies are compliant.

• Support and progress monitor the handbook project.

• Assist with safety drill execution, monitor internal safety drill logs, ensure required training is executed and documentation is submitted.

Financial & Resource Stewardship

• 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.

School Operations Systems

• 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.

System Level  Leadership

• 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.

• Minimum 5 years of project management in School Operations

• Minimum 3 years of adult management experience

• Experience to giving and receiving frequent feedback

• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once

• Demonstrated ability to work on a team

• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

• Demonstrated ability to drive student success

• Experience planning and leading engaging and effective professional development for adults

• Proven experience communicating and collaborating, with diverse internal and external stakeholders

Desired Characteristics

• Apply strategic thinking to assess challenges, plan solutions, and ensure follow-through

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong time management and ability to prioritize

• Strong judgment and decision-making skills 

• Flexible and strong ability to manage competing priorities

• Goal and deadline-driven

• Team-player capable of working both collaboratively and independently 

• Salary range is $90-$100,000

• This position is exempt, and will work and be compensated according to a 12 month administrative schedule. 

• This role is in-person. Employees will be able to work from both of our offices located in Nashville and Antioch.

• Leaders are provided with laptop computers with access to the internet and or email to assist them in performing their job responsibilities.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.