Director of Data & Operations at Para Los Ninos
About the Employer
About PLN Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Niños provides education and wraparound support, serving over 10,000 children, youth, and families annually in some of the most underserved areas in Los Angeles. PLN fosters pathways to success by striving for excellence in education, family support, and comprehensive social-emotional, and community-based services. Through early education, TK-8th grade education, youth workforce services, and family and community services Para Los Niño’s model provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to break the cycle of poverty and help children and youth thrive.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Position Overview Reporting to the Managing Director, Charter Schools, or as assigned, the Charter School Director of Data & Operations will ensure that PLN is operating highly effectively charter schools by providing leadership, support, systems, accountability, professional development, and coaching for operations personnel at the network and individual school-site levels. The ideal candidate possesses a deep passion for education, is knowledgeable of charter schools, CA Community Schools, state and federal compliance and monitoring, and has professional experience in school operations, project management, people management, and other related functions. They are fully dedicated to the mission of PLN and committed to keeping the academic and personal success of our scholars as a core focus while striving to grow professionally and support the operational excellence of our network of schools. Additionally, the ideal candidate is a systems thinker, detailed oriented, collaborative, and highly communicative. The Director is an active member of both PLN’s leadership team and its school team and has direct supervision of the IT Coordinator, Student Success Manager, and Food Program staff. The Director works collaboratively with the school administrators, each school’s leadership team, and each school’s Operations Leads, Office Managers and Facility Teams. The Director may provide advice on, but does not direct, the day-to-day operation of the schools or personnel decisions. Duties Operational Capacity & Support • Support the Student Success Manager to provide coaching, professional development and support to office managers and Operations Leads at each school site. • Manage the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program (NSLP, SBP), including monthly claims, procurement, and all auditing areas necessary for compliance.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience Requirements • At least 5 years’ experience in a related field and a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience. • Track record of success working with K-8th grade student populations, particularly those classified as English Learners, Students with Disabilities, High-Poverty, or other potential risk factors. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other educational leaders. • Demonstrated ability to analyze data and lead teams through a meaning-making process that leads to improvement. • Demonstrated ability to conduct evidence-based review of curriculum and assessment options. • Ability to effectively handle challenging situations with students, parents, and faculty. Education and Certification Requirements • A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience Requirements • At least 5 years’ experience in a related field and a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience. • Track record of success working with K-8th grade student populations, particularly those classified as English Learners, Students with Disabilities, High-Poverty, or other potential risk factors. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other educational leaders. • Demonstrated ability to analyze data and lead teams through a meaning-making process that leads to improvement. • Demonstrated ability to conduct evidence-based review of curriculum and assessment options. • Ability to effectively handle challenging situations with students, parents, and faculty. Education and Certification Requirements • A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
Comments and Other Information
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Comments and Other Information
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Application Deadline
8/31/2024 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/12/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
98751 - 135782 Annually
98751 - 135782 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time