Company Summary

At Connections Academy, we help students maximize their potential and meet the highest performance standards through a uniquely individualized learning program. Founded in 2001, we deliver a high-quality, online educational experience to students in grades K-12. Our innovative and personalized e-learning, an award-winning curriculum and Education Management System (EMS), dedicated state-certified teachers, and a supportive school community are what we pride ourselves on. In addition to academics, teachers focus on emotional well-being and social development, working closely with families to help students learn how they learn best. Parents of enrolled students consistently share their satisfaction with Connections Academy: 92% “would
recommend the schools to other families” and 95%say the curriculum is “high quality.” As of this year, Connections Academy supported public schools serve students in 29 states, while our private online school, Pearson Online Academy, meets the online school needs of students worldwide. Recognized for its outstanding curriculum and leadership, Connections Academy is committed to expanding quality education through technology, and helping students achieve both academic and personal success. Connections Academy is part of the global learning company, Pearson, and its Online Blended Learning group. For more information, visit www.ConnectionsAcademy.com or call 1-800-382-6010.

School Summary

Georgia Connections Academy is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school for students in grades K-12 throughout Georgia. The school is authorized by the Georgia State Charter School Commission and governed by an independent Board of Directors, with a mission to maximize academic achievement for students who are seeking other academic options. The school is operated by Georgia Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Georgia, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Cognia, and GACA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges, Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Position Overview

The Director of School Operations reports directly to the Executive Director and performs administrative and supervisory work in the operations of the school. This includes budget monitoring, internal audits, financial management, reporting, purchasing, event planning and management of facilities. The Director of Operations is responsible for the operational success of the organization, ensuring contractual and regulatory requirements are met, and that resources are managed effectively.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Director of School Operations are as follows: Leadership

Operational Leadership

Systems Development
 Develop and implement school-wide non-instructional systems and procedures that ensure operational excellence within the school. Systems include but are not limited to: Safety, procurement, compliance tracking, and budget management.

Compliance
 Capture and organize key school data with reliability for the creation and completion of various compliance reports (enrollment, staffing, etc).
 Manage and successfully complete all necessary compliance reporting to the Local, State, Federal Government, and GACA stakeholders.
 Ensure that all fire, life, and safety regulations and procedures are implemented ensuring the wellbeing of all school staff and scholars.

School Operations
 Assuring that all terms of the contracts held by the organization are being met
 Determining staffing needs including selection, supervision, staff development and evaluation of all non-instructional organizational personnel
 Ensuring that the Executive Director is informed of the operations of the school and any problems which arise
 Maintaining records and necessary reports for efficient operation of organization and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
 Planning and managing for efficient use and maintenance of the organization’s facilities
 Manage the school's inventory process.
 Support the Building’s Facilities Management with any facility related initiatives as needed.
 Other appropriate duties as assigned by the Executive Director Business
 Support the development, management, and maintenance of the procurement lifecycle, including but not limited to vendor selection, account creation, purchase order management, materials requisitioning and receiving, inventory management, and invoice reconciliation and payment.
 Track and audit internal purchasing systems.
 Support the Executive Director in the development and management of the annual budget to ensure that school meets its financial goals.

Team Leadership

Management
 Recruit, hire, lead and manage larger school operations team. Staff could include: enrollment specialist, registrar, office manager, office assistants, non-instructional aides, compliance and records manager.
 Meet with school leadership team regularly to discuss goals, progress towards goals, trends and challenges, areas for growth, and action plans.

 Create a culture of service and support developing team members to excel in their roles and ensuring the school maintains operational excellence.

Culture of Achievement and Respect
 Communicate respectfully and thoughtfully with parent/guardians remaining sensitive to different families’ cultures, values and needs.
 Work with the school leadership team to implement the school’s mission; coordinate work and collaborate with the school’s network.
 Assist in creating a school culture with staff, parents and students focused on strong academic achievement, fairness, respect and high expectations for behavior.
 Ensure staff members understand the procedures and have the resources to operate effectively.

PROFESSIONALISM
 Collaborate with colleagues to continuously improve personal practice and achieve overall goals and mission of the school and the network.
 Access meaningful learning experiences (professional development opportunities, and ideas from colleagues and supervisors) and exercise judgment in accepting findings as valid for application.
 Reflect critically upon operational leadership experience, identify areas for further professional development as part of a professional development plan that is linked to school and network goals, access meaningful learning experiences, and listen thoughtfully to other viewpoints and respond constructively to suggestions and criticisms.
 Fulfill all outlined and related functions professionally and thoroughly.