School Operations Coordinator

School Operations Coordinator

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 6,800 alumni to and through college and beyond.

KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.

At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.

You're passionate about creating a warm and welcoming environment for students and families. You enjoy connecting with people and have a strong knack for detail oriented organization. But in everything you do, you put relationships first. You love building lasting relationships with students, staff and families creating trust, respect, and accountability for the success of our students and our schools.

What You'll Do

• The School Operations Coordinator will support the school operations team in the day-to-day operations. They will have a significant role in creating and implementing policies, systems, and procedures. They will establish a school culture centered on our core values and ensure our students climb the mountain to and through college.
• School Systems : Provide logistical support and coordination for field trips and end of year field lessons. Be first responder to teacher calls for support in the classroom. Support planning and execution of school-wide events and fundraisers. Coordinate purchasing / distribution for materials and services (e.g., field trips, uniforms, office supplies, and teacher supplies) as assigned by Business Operations Manager. Support the School Nutrition Program when needed (e.g. meal application entry, monthly meal calendar submission, daily meal count reporting, monthly compliance documentation submission, and meal balance collection). Support student health services when needed and report major injuries and other school incidents (e.g. administer basic first aid, maintain medication authorization forms and distribute medication, maintain injury reports, and contact parents as necessary). Supports daily attendance procedures and works with the Registrar to ensure the accuracy of students' daily attendance. Supports the goal of achieving a high ADA by communicating attendance expectations to families and assisting in other activities. Supports all school-based communication systems (i.e. School Messenger). Organizes, secures, and maintains a pristine office space and environment
• Facilities Management : Oversees completion of all facilities request submitted at the school. Coordinates with janitorial day porter regarding daily janitorial needs. Ensure trash removal / recycling and copier requests are managed efficiently. Assists in preparing facilities for the upcoming school year (e.g. bulletin boards, signage)
• Student, Family, and Staff Relations : Builds relationships with families to keep them well-informed and support their needs. Translates and distributes school correspondence including but not limited to : letters, memos, and weekly bulletins. Assists in the translation of parent meetings, including Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings
• Student Information, Enrollment & Recruitment : Works with Registrar to ensure emergency medical and contact information for all students is up-to-date. Works with Registrar to ensure school has complete and current immunization records for all students. Ensures confidentiality and security of office space, files, and all information pertaining to students, parents, staff, and community. Supports the collection of student interest forms. Assists the Registrar in managing family communication, pre and post lottery (sends interested families notifications of lottery events, sends lottery results letters to families, contacts families when student admission status changes). Supports the distribution and collection of enrollment packets to families of admitted students

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KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation / gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website.