Director of School Operations

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director of School Operations for a mission-driven educational organization dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environment. This is a full-time, onsite leadership role offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on daily operations and the overall student experience.POSITION OVERVIEWThe Director of School Operations is a key leader responsible for ensuring the seamless day-to-day functioning of the organization while driving operational excellence across facilities, transportation, food services, and extended care programs. This role combines hands-on problem solving with strategic planning, offering the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency, and the overall school environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic setting, enjoys building systems and teams, and is passionate about supporting a mission-driven organization.PERKSCompetitive hourly pay of $58-$68 per hour (DOE)Opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role within a collaborative, values-driven environmentRESPONSIBILITIESLead and optimize daily operations across facilities, transportation, food services, and extended care programsEnsure a safe, compliant, and well-maintained environment aligned with local, state, and federal regulationsOversee vendor relationships, contracts, and key operational and capital improvement projectsSupervise, mentor, and support operational staff, fostering a strong, accountable, and collaborative team cultureManage budgets, track expenses, and drive operational efficienciesIdentify and implement process improvements while contributing to long-term strategic planningQUALIFICATIONSExperience leading operations, facilities, or multi-functional teams within a complex environmentStrong understanding of compliance, safety standards, and operational best practicesProven leadership skills with the ability to manage priorities and drive resultsExcellent communication and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholdersResourceful, organized, and able to navigate a fast-paced, evolving environmentCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITSThis position offers a competitive hourly rate of $58-$68 per hour, depending on experience. This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven organization where your work directly contributes to a positive, safe, and thriving environment for students and the broader community.ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRMScion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.