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MLA Partner Schools is seeking a Director of School Operations to oversee the effective operation of two high schools (enrollment 6,000) in South Los Angeles. This position will work closely with LAUSD Charter and Innovation staff, external consultants, MLA’s Principals and Site Directors to develop a strategic plan to improve the schools’ day-to-day operations in areas such as facilities, safety, technology and resource management.

Primary Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities across the different areas will be developed jointly by the Director of School Operations and Chief Operating Officer based on the needs of the schools and MLA. Key job duties include:
- Manage delivery of school-site services, including maintenance and operations, safety, food services, procurement, etc.
- Work closely with school leadership to identify and meet service needs
- Clarify performance expectations and metrics for operational school site staff
- Develop tools and other mechanisms to support Plant Managers, Technology - Coordinators and other staff to better manage service delivery, quality control and other processes
- Negotiate and manage service contracts with outside vendors and LAUSD
- Support strategic initiatives in operations, as required, such creating a “Green Campus,” improving athletics facilities, etc.
- Collaborate as needed on various programs and projects

Required Experience
- A minimum of 10 years experience in an urban school district
- Knowledge of school district budgeting, auditing/compliance requirements, food services, purchasing, transportation, maintenance and operations
- Strong strategic capabilities and the analytical capacity to understand a large, complex organization
- Demonstrated commitment and determination to find creative ways to improve upon traditional structures in public education systems
- Strong leadership with effective communication skills (verbal and written)

An advanced degree is required. The ideal candidate will relate well to MLA’s unconventional and entrepreneurial style, and will approach his/her work with the same progressive, experimental thinking.

Compensation
Compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with a candidate’s skills, experience and education. Full benefits package.

About MLA Partner Schools
MLA Partner Schools is a nonpro?t organization working to improve schools and empower neighborhoods in some of the most disenfranchised communities in Los Angeles. MLA creates high performing urban schools that combine innovation, equity and access, offering a college-ready education to every child in the surrounding neighborhood. These schools become community focal points that support and strengthen their communities.

An MLA Partner School is a public school designed and managed in a collaboration between MLA, LAUSD and community stakeholders. The city’s first Partner School, West Adams Prep, opened in September 2007 to serve 2500 students with a first-rate education, setting a new standard for public schools and anchoring a strategic revitalization of the surrounding neighborhood. Manual Arts High School recently joined MLA Partner Schools bringing MLA’s student enrollment to over 6000. MLA’s vision for the coming years is to create a network of schools within the same geographic area that commit to making every neighborhood child college-ready.

For more information on MLA Partner Schools, visit www.mlapartnerschools.org.

To Apply: Email your cover letter and resume to careers@mlapartnerschools.org.