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Dean of Operations Classical Charter School in Brighton

Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools, Inc.
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Job Title: Dean of Operations

Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver (ACAND), Brighton, CO

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Headmaster

Work Hours/Days: Extended Year, including a school day schedule and staff work days during the school year.

Wage Range: $65,000-$80,000 annually

Essential Functions:

  • Building Cleanliness and Appearance
    • Maintain the cleanliness and orderly appearance of the school
    • Daily inspections to hold himself and staff accountable for meeting the expectations of a clean and orderly school
    • Work with contracted service providers and custodial employees to ensure that they have what they need to complete the work expectations and discuss priorities and timeliness of their work
    • Ensure that Purchase requests are filled out and submitted in a timely fashion to ensure we have the Custodial supplies the team requires
    • Collaborate with New Hills Church staff in maintaining high standards for cleanliness and functionality of school/church space
  • Building Maintenance
    • Track regular maintenance of all of the facilities and systems within the school
    • Resolve issues that have a major impact on the daily work being done in the school, and communicates plans for the resolution of non-critical issues
    • Ensure that vendors are held accountable to promised timelines and communicates to the rest of the team issues about timelines
  • Facility Use and Events
    • Coordinate and schedule building and room use between faculty, staff, and New Hills Church events
    • Set clear expectations for setup and tear down of classroom spaces
  • Safety and Security
    • Develop and supervise Medical Response Team plans, in conjunction with School Nurse and other office staff
    • Reviews school security plans yearly to ensure updates to state guidelines
    • Maintain camera, security, and access control systems in working order
    • Perform frequent checks of building safety throughout the school day
    • Schedule security/safety drills (fire, tornado, lockdown, secure) once per month in conjunction with New Hills Church and Hills Academy leadership
    • Provide clear, consistent, and brief security directions to teachers and staff
    • Supervise and train with the school security team, to the extent practicable.
    • Engage and communicate regularly with local law enforcement to enhance building security
  • Traffic
    • Organize, train, and supervise a morning drop-off carline team
    • Design and implement pick-up procedures for the end of each day
    • Communicate with relevant parties (staff and/or parents) about any adjustments to pick-up or drop-off schedule
  • Lunch/Recess Oversight 
    • Build plans for Recess and Lunch oversight before the start of training
    • Organize staff for lunch and recess supervision, ensuring that staffing does not conflict with other school priorities
    • Provide clear expectations for student behavior at recess and lunch for staff, including volunteers, to enforce.
    • Supervise lunch meal quality and communicate with the meal provider about any problems or concerns
  • Health/Nurse and Front Office Oversight
    • Supervise the health office and ensure compliance with Colorado law and CSI policies
    • Ensure that the Health Tech is supported in working with the contracted Nurse
    • Review, submit or approve purchase requests for health office supplies as necessary
    • Oversee and manage Purchasing Specialist and Inventory Specialist
    • Supervise front office receptionist and front desk team
    • Manage and oversee PTO activities and communications
  • Information Technology Systems and Maintenance 
    • Oversee functionality and operability of all technology systems including printers, computer, phones, radios, etc.
    • Work with IT vendor to ensure they are meeting school needs
    • Support staff needs with IT problems as they arise
  • Membership on the Executive Team
    • Provide non-academic leadership for the school as a member of the school leadership team
    • Track high-priority initiatives for the headmaster to predict and solve potential obstacles in the non-academic areas of the school
    • Offer feedback on other initiatives of the school, and problem-solving issues as they arise
    • Support members of the school leadership team as needed


 

Requirements

  • Commitment to high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self-government
  • Experience in management and operations.
  • Familiarity with school/organizational security not required but preferred
  • Experience with IT infrastructure and usage.
  • Record of achievement in operations leadership preferred.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and experienced management skills.
  • Management experience in facilities and auxiliary departments.
  • Commitment to the policies, mission, and vision of Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools of Colorado
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to effectively articulate information and issues
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment, superior organization, and computer skills
  • Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service and always maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Must be able to traverse the classroom and the school
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer
  • Must be able to supervise outdoor duties


 

Mandatory Background Checks: In alignment with our commitment to student safety, all candidates are required to undergo a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal records and may require fingerprinting. Please be aware that certain findings in the background check may disqualify a candidate from employment in a school setting. These may include, but are not limited to:

  • Convictions for violent crimes, such as assault or domestic violence.
  • Convictions for offenses against children, including abuse or endangerment.
  • Drug-related offenses, particularly those involving the distribution or trafficking of controlled substances.
  • Certain felony convictions, depending on their nature and recency.
  • History of certain misdemeanors that may raise concerns about a candidate's suitability for working in an educational environment. Submission of this application signifies your consent to this process and understanding of these criteria.

Verification of Qualifications: You will be asked to provide verifiable proof for roles that demand specific qualifications or certifications (such as teaching credentials). We also conduct reference checks to validate your professional history and qualifications.

Adherence to Colorado Education Laws: Our recruitment process strictly follows the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Colorado Department of Education. We expect all applicants to be familiar with and adhere to these standards.

Our company participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.



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