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Chief Operating OfficerAlexandria City Public Schools • Alexandria, VA, United States
Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Alexandria City Public Schools • Alexandria, VA, United States
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Situated only eight miles from Washington, D.C., Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) in Alexandria, VA serves more than 16,300 students who hail from more than 119 countries and speak 124 languages. ACPS has 18 schools, including two middle schools, two K-8 schools, a pre‑K school, and the internationally recognized Alexandria City High School. ACPS offers a variety of attractive benefits for our staff, including a range of healthcare benefits and generous leave.

We pride ourselves on our staff and student excellence and are committed to ensuring that each and every student succeeds, by providing quality resources and support.

Job Description

The Chief of Operations (COO) serves as a key member of the Superintendent’s executive leadership team and provides strategic leadership and oversight of all operational functions that support the educational mission of Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS). The COO ensures that operational systems—facilities, maintenance, transportation, school nutrition, and safety and security—are efficient, equitable, and aligned with ACPS’s Strategic Plan.

The COO plays a critical role in advancing organizational effectiveness through sound management, data‑driven decision‑making, and a continuous improvement mindset that fosters safe, supportive, and high‑performing learning environments for all students and staff. This is a 12‑month, 240‑day position within ACPS Central Office.

Department of Facilities and Operations is committed to :

  • Working collaboratively with stakeholders and engaging families in an effort to support the education delivered to students.
  • Developing specific practices, protocols, and programs within school campuses that promote safety, security, optimal maintenance and cleanliness, care of Division facilities, and healthfulness.
  • Ensuring that messaging and guidance surrounding our operations is proactive, accessible, translated, engaging, recognizable, and updated.
  • Instituting a regularly scheduled school / student training to encourage good stewardship of our facilities.
  • Providing safe, modern, and instructionally sound facilities and buses for all students and staff.
  • Continuing to modernize school facilities at the elementary, middle, and high school levels based on an ongoing facilities condition assessment program.
  • Addressing all action steps of the Division's facility plan within audit‑identified timelines.
  • Conducting evaluations of school transportation with a focus on timeliness and safety of buses.

This is a full‑time, 12‑month, support role, located in the ACPS Central Office.

Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Educational Leadership, or a related field required.

Certifications / Licenses

Valid driver’s license required; additional certifications (e.g., PMP, CPM, LEED) preferred.

Required Experience

  • A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in operations management, facilities, transportation, or public administration, preferably within a public school system or similar public‑sector environment.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of executive‑level management experience with oversight of multiple departments and large‑scale budgets.
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, project management, and change leadership.
  • Proven track record of successful capital project management and facilities planning. Strong knowledge of school operations including facilities, transportation, and / or nutrition services. Experience managing complex budgets and ensuring fiscal accountability.

    • Preferred Experience

  • Experience in K‑12 public education administration.
  • Certification in facilities management (CFM), project management (PMP), or related professional credential.
  • Knowledge of Virginia school facility standards and regulations.
  • Experience with school nutrition programs and USDA regulations.

    • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Exceptional leadership and organizational management skills with the ability to lead diverse teams.
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into actionable operational plans.
  • Strong fiscal management skills and experience with large‑scale budget development and oversight.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, and creating inclusive environments for students and staff.
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills and sound judgment in complex situations.
  • Knowledge of construction and renovation processes, building systems, and facility management best practices.
  • Understanding of transportation logistics, routing software, and fleet management.
  • Familiarity with school nutrition programs, food safety standards, and USDA requirements.
  • Cultural competency and ability to work effectively in a diverse, multilingual community.
  • Proficiency with technology systems and data analytics for operational decision‑making.

    • Visit the ACPS website to view the full job description and to apply : https : / / acps.schoolspring.com / ?jobid=5406634

    Clearances

  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint / Background Clearance.
  • Tuberculosis Skin Test.

    • Public Health Compliance

  • Must follow safety and health protocols.

    • Position Type : Full‑Time

    Salary : $183,720 to $225,955 Administrator SAS-15

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