Executive Director of School Operations

POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION: Executive Director of School Operations Pay Range: Min $160,000 | Mid $170,000 | Max $180,000 ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Beaumont Independent School District serves approximately 16,315 students across 26 schools and plays a central role in the strength and future of the Beaumont community. As a district with deep history and resilience, BISD is committed to building a school system where every student experiences strong teaching and meaningful learning every day. BISD is focused on strengthening student outcomes through a coherent approach to instructional excellence, leadership development, and system alignment. The district is working to ensure that every student is known, supported, challenged, and prepared, with improvement that is not temporary, but sustained through clear expectations, aligned systems, and disciplined execution. Achieving this vision requires strong, forward-thinking leadership. BISD is seeking dedicated, results-driven leaders who are committed to improving outcomes for all students and building a system where resources, people, and priorities are aligned to what matters most-teaching and learning. Join us in building a stronger, more coherent school system for Beaumont- one where every decision strengthens student outcomes and long-term system effectiveness. ABOUT THE POSITION: The Executive Director of School Operations serves as a senior school support leader responsible for ensuring campuses receive responsive, high- quality operational support that allows principals and teachers to focus on teaching and learning. Reporting to the Senior Executive Director of Schools, this role works in close partnership with the Executive Director of Instructional Leadership and school leaders to coordinate non-instructional supports, resolve barriers, and strengthen the day-to-day conditions that make strong school performance possible. This position helps translate district strategy into effective campus support by ensuring that school operations do not function as a separate system from school leadership and instructional priorities. The Executive Director of School Operations oversees the coordination of school-facing operational support across functions such as facilities, maintenance, transportation, staffing-related processes, student services coordination, technology access, and other operational needs that affect campus readiness and execution. The role is especially important as BISD advances the superintendent's vision and works to create a more coherent system in which schools are known, supported, challenged, and prepared to deliver strong results. This position is not responsible only for troubleshooting campus issues. It is responsible for strengthening the systems, relationships, and service expectations that ensure operational support is timely, practical, and aligned to what schools need most. Key responsibilities include: School Support and Operational Coordination Serve as the primary regional leader for coordinating operational support to assigned campuses. Ensure central office functions that directly support schools work cohesively, responsively, and with clear service expectations. Partner with campus leaders and district departments throughout the year to address school needs, readiness issues, and operational barriers. Help ensure campuses are prepared for strong opening-of-school, daily operations, testing periods, special events, and other critical milestones. Principal Support and Barrier Removal Serve as a thought partner and advocate for principals on non-instructional issues that affect school performance and leader focus. Identify and remove operational burdens that limit principals' ability to focus on instruction, culture, and student outcomes. Escalate and help resolve persistent service issues affecting campuses, ensuring follow-through across departments. Support school leaders in navigating operational processes with clarity, consistency, and urgency where needed. Cross-Functional Problem Solving and Service Quality Work cross-functionally with facilities, maintenance, transportation, technology, staffing-related teams, and other support departments to improve school service delivery. Establish clear expectations with support teams regarding response times, communication, execution quality, and problem resolution. Monitor recurring issues across schools and recommend improvements to systems, processes, and service models. Ensure school-facing operational support reflects district priorities and does not create unnecessary confusion, duplication, or burden for campuses. Compliance, Resources, and Continuous Improvement Monitor campus operational conditions and support compliance with district procedures, timelines, and applicable state and local requirements. Collaborate with district leaders to ensure resources are allocated and deployed in ways that support campus readiness and school effectiveness. Monitor campus budgets and resource use in support of school priorities and principal decision-making. Use evidence from school visits, leader feedback, service trends, and campus conditions to strengthen operational systems over time. Stakeholder Engagement and Regional Leadership Build strong working relationships with principals, staff, students, families, and community stakeholders to support effective school operations. Communicate regularly with school leaders and district teams regarding support needs, service quality, and regional priorities. Partner closely with the Executive Director of Instructional Leadership to ensure campuses experience aligned support rather than competing demands or disconnected messages. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master's degree in education, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field; advanced degree preferred
• Successful experience as a principal or in a related school leadership role strongly preferred
• Minimum of three years of exemplary teaching experience preferred
• Significant experience supporting school operations, campus leadership, or cross-functional service delivery in an educational setting
• Strong knowledge of school operations, facilities, maintenance, transportation, staffing-related processes, technology support, and service delivery in a district environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across departments and coordinate practical solutions to campus operational challenges
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional management skills, with the ability to influence and drive change in a complex organization
• Strong analytical and resource management skills, with a focus on improving efficiency, responsiveness, and school support
• Ability to build trust with principals and district leaders while maintaining clear expectations for follow-through and service quality
• Knowledge of current technology and software applications relevant to the role CORE SKILL SET Operational Leadership: Ability to coordinate school-facing operational support in ways that strengthen campus readiness, service quality, and principal effectiveness. Cross-Functional Management: Skill in working across departments to align people, processes, and timelines around school needs. Problem Identification and Resolution: Ability to identify recurring operational barriers, distinguish root causes from symptoms, and drive practical solutions. School Support Orientation: Understands how operational decisions affect campus leaders, teachers, and student experience. Systems Improvement: Ability to strengthen service models, clarify expectations, and improve operational processes over time. Execution and Follow-Through: Ability to move issues from escalation to resolution with urgency, consistency, and accountability. LEADERSHIP OPERATING EXPECTATIONS FOR BISD Operating Expectation 1: Anchor Operations to School Effectiveness Ensure operational support is always organized around what helps schools function well and sustain focus on teaching and learning. Operating Expectation 2: Reduce Burden for Principals Identify and remove non-instructional barriers so principals can spend more time leading instruction, culture, and student support. Operating Expectation 3: Coordinate Before Escalating Bring the right departments together early to solve school problems before they become larger disruptions. Operating Expectation 4: Improve Systems, Not Just Cases Use repeated campus issues as signals to strengthen district processes, service expectations, and support structures. Operating Expectation 5: Hold Clear Service Standards Ensure school-facing teams understand expectations for responsiveness, communication, execution quality, and follow-through. Operating Expectation 6: Protect Coherence Across Supports Partner with instructional leadership so campuses experience aligned support rather than fragmented direction. Operating Expectation 7: Surface Truth Early Raise concerns quickly when campus conditions, service gaps, or operational risks threaten school effectiveness. Operating Expectation 8: Maintain Calm, Practical Leadership Under Pressure Lead through urgent campus issues with steadiness, clarity, and problem- solving discipline. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE EXPECTATIONS Emotional intelligence in BISD is foundational to leadership effectiveness, trust, and system coherence. The Executive Director of School Operations is expected to lead with steadiness, responsiveness, and practical judgment while supporting campuses through operational challenges and day-to-day realities. Self-Awareness Understands how urgency, tone, and follow-through affect trust with principals, staff, and district partners. Reflects on feedback and adjusts approach to improve service and leadership effectiveness. Self-Management Maintains composure during urgent campus issues, competing demands, and service breakdowns. Uses discipline and calm problem solving rather than reactivity. Social Awareness Recognizes how operational issues affect principals, teachers, students, and families. Anticipates where schools need clearer communication, stronger support, or faster coordination. Relationship Management Builds strong working relationships across schools and central office through responsiveness, professionalism, and reliability. Leads difficult conversations about service gaps or accountability in ways that are direct, respectful, and solution-oriented. Leadership Under Pressure Maintains clear direction and steady support during opening-of-school, emergencies, major campus issues, and other high-pressure periods. Helps others stay focused on resolution rather than confusion or blame. Stewardship and Integrity Ensures operational decisions reflect sound judgment, responsible use of resources, and alignment to district priorities. Communicates honestly about challenges, progress, and what is required to improve service to schools. MEASURES OF SUCCESS Improved quality, responsiveness, and consistency of operational support to campuses Reduced non-instructional burdens that interfere with principal effectiveness and school focus Stronger coordination across district departments in response to campus needs and service issues Earlier identification and resolution of recurring operational barriers affecting schools Clearer service expectations and stronger follow-through from school-facing support teams Improved campus readiness for key operational milestones and day- to-day execution Positive principal feedback regarding the practicality, clarity, and responsiveness of regional operational support Sustained contribution to stronger school conditions, leadership effectiveness, and system coherence in alignment with the superintendent's vision COMPENSATION: Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience. LOCATION: Beaumont, TX QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS, PLEASE APPLY: CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT / Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment reviews required by District policy and law, including criminal history record COMPLIANCE: information review and any fingerprinting or other background-check requirements applicable to the position. The District may disqualify a candidate whose criminal history indicates a threat to students or employees or is otherwise inconsistent with the duties of the position. Where the position requires educator certification or other credentials, employment is contingent upon verification of valid credentials. Contract personnel must possess valid credentials before contracts are issued. Employees who earn certificates, endorsements, or higher degrees must file the required documentation with the District. Employees are expected to comply with all applicable Board policies, administrative procedures, and legal requirements governing employment, conduct, confidentiality, and assignment. Continued employment is subject to ongoing compliance with District expectations and applicable law. The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, material status or handicapping condition in its programs, services, activities or employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. BISD is committed to providing a free and appropriate public education for all student.