Assistant Superintendent of Operations at Union School District R-11

$125000 minimum salary (commensurate with experience/education)12 month contract: July 1 - June 30Deadline to apply: 1/1/26Notify candidates: 1/2/26Round one interviews: 1/9/26Round two interviews: 1/21/26Anticipated hire date: 1/21/26Position highlights: To champion the B portion of our district Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. To assist the Superintendent and/or his/her designee(s) substantially and effectively in the task of providing leadership in the areas of operations: custodial/maintenance transportation food service and school safety. Additionally this position will provide oversight and support to district secondary schools grades 6-12.$125000 minimum salary. Final salary to be established by the Board of Education. Salary will be commensurate with both administrative experience and educational attainment. Two-year contract and twelve-month position with applicable health and life insurance annual vacation and paid leave allowance provided.Assistant Superintendent of OperationsCLASSIFICATION: Certified exemptQUALIFICATIONS:Valid Missouri Teachers certificate and administration certificateAt least 5 years successful teaching experience and building level administrative experience requiredCentral office experience preferred and doctorate degree preferredOther such qualifications as required by the Core Data Section of the Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptableREPORTS TO: Superintendent or his/her designeeJOB GOAL: To champion the B portion of our district Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. To assist the Superintendent and/or his/her designee(s) substantially and effectively in the task of providing leadership in the areas of operations: custodial/maintenance transportation food service and school safety. Additionally this position will provide oversight and support to district secondary schools grades 6-12.ESSENTIAL SKILLS:Must have effective oral and written communication skillsMust have strong interpersonal communication skillsMust have ability to lead groups to consensus and demonstrates superior skills in teamwork and positive culture developmentMust be able to make effective presentations to the Board of Education staff parents and communityGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversee and ensure effective implementation of all operations practices PreK-12Lead and provide oversight of district secondary schools 6-12Meet abide by and follow all federal/state guidelines to ensure compliance as required by lawMaintain confidential nature of all school related materialESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Custodial & MaintenanceSupervise Director of Custodial & MaintenanceSupervise Assistant Director of Maintenance/FacilitiesCustodial and maintenance staffClassrooms / offices / areasKitchensEquipmentSchedulingDevelopment and execution of long range facilities planFederal/state/local regulations (fire OSHA asbestos chemical use fire safety etc) District Safety & Emergency ManagementEmergency plan developmentTraining protocols and processesWork with local first responders to ensure awareness and consistencySpecialized training for all district personnel as warranted and necessaryAdherence to OSHATransportationSupervise Director of TransportationLocal maintenance of routes/bussesSupervise and provide oversight to district transportation contracted servicesCost management for all district transportation needsEquipment management of district transportation to ensure fleet readinessCustomer serviceTrip scheduling and structuresSummer School (integrated)Food ServiceSupervise Director of Food ServicesEmployees contracted services and substitutesSafety regulations for all district food service personnel (federal/state/local)Federal meal program training (integrated)Secondary Supervision of Schools Grades 6-12Assist and provide oversight and leadership to secondary administratorsBe the point person for issues related to 6-12 secondary schoolsEstablish routines and procedures for secondary schools to effectively meet the needs of all learnersSupervise long-term suspension hearingsWork alongside appropriate personnel to facilitate a positive learning and work environment for secondary staff and studentsTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: $125000 minimum salary. Final salary to be established by the Board of Education. Salary will be commensurate with both administrative experience and educational attainment. Two-year contract and twelve-month position with applicable health and life insurance annual vacation and paid leave allowance provided.EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on Evaluation of Central Office Administrative Personnel.PHYSICAL MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk and sit. Additionally the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 50 lbs as necessary for the safety and well-being of others. Lastly this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.JOB DUTIES: The most significant duties of this position have been included in this this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties addition the District may modify this position as needed to reflectthe assignment of additional or supplemental duties are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description. Key Skills Risk Management,Negiotiation,Operational management,Smartsheets,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience,Financial Planning Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1