School Operations Manager

About the Team

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in the state of Washington. At VPA Washington, we empower students to be their best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them – using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace.

The Operations Manager at Virtual Prep Academy of Washington supervises all school operations team members and collaborates with all members of the VPA Washington leadership team to design and implement processes and procedures across all aspects of daily school operations for a state-wide online school, in compliance with all sponsor and board of education regulations and state laws.

Eligibility: Open to residents of Washington.

Responsibilities

• Through supervision of the local operations team members, oversee the following school functions: student records, local and state testing, attendance and truancy tracking and follow-up, office and facilities management.
• Act as a resource for internal (staff) and external (students and families) stakeholders by providing resolution and management of escalated needs across a variety of topics (school procedures, technology systems, materials, etc.).
• Act as a liaison between school team members and members of the larger Accel team to identify operational needs and develop school-level procedures that align with the goals and procedures of the larger Accel organization.
• Serve as a member of the school leadership team.
• Work collaboratively with other school administrators to develop, document, and electronically archive operational procedures and workflows to support implementation of school policies.
• Audit current procedures and identify opportunities to streamline and improve.
• Stay up to date on department of education and sponsor policies and compliance items and state educational laws.
• Manage all student information per state and federal law.
• Coordinate communication with external vendors as needed.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products.
• Strong spreadsheet skills including the ability to use basic and intermediate formulas and functions.
• Prior experience working in a school setting preferred.
• Prior experience managing law and regulation compliance.
• Prior experience creating and documenting procedures and workflows.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality.
• Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations.
• Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated.
• Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting department, self, and/or company welfare.
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 100+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

Pay

The annual starting salary for this position is between $65,000 – $75,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid Time Off to cover sick, vacation, and personal absences.
• Four unique health insurance plans to choose from, covering a wide range of deductibles and co-insurance levels. Options include co-pay or High Deductible Health Plans.