Regional Superintendent of Operations

To build more highperforming schools we need senior operations leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! Regional Superintendents of Operations (RSOs) at Uncommon Schools serve as vitally important leaders in our organization and help drive the success of our schools. As Regional Superintendent of Operations you will oversee school and regional operations within your region in conjunction with your manager the Head of Operations. RSOs are responsible for ensuring that their schools operate at the highest level with systems in place that allow teachers and Principals to focus on instruction and academic achievement. The RSO ensures excellent school operations through direct management of a portfolio of Directors of Operations (DOOs) or school leaders who lead all noninstructional aspects of the school.

We are seeking an experienced strategic operational leader who will set a high bar for school operations and will achieve that vision of excellence by managing and supporting a team of DOOs. The Regional Superintendent of Operations will build their DOOs capacity to run highfunctioning operationally excellent schools. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

School Management

• Ensure DOOs lead outstanding school operations (e.g. daily school systems facilities financial management food & transportation student & staff culture enrollment management etc.)
• Hold DOOs accountable to performance metrics (e.g. Operations Dashboard Operations Inspections MidYear Evaluations) and support them in improving performance and meeting goals
• Build implement and monitor crossregional operations initiatives (e.g. aligned toolkits for State Testing and School Launch; PD session facilitation and followup)
• Support hiring onboarding management and evaluation of all operations staff including DOOs and schoolbased operations teams

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as an outstanding role model as a leader and manager investing deeply in supporting and developing team members and growing their capacity to learn contribute and engage in the work of the team and organization
• Partner with Regional Superintendents of Operations across Uncommon to foster consistent implementation of school operations priorities
• Work seamlessly with Regional Superintendents of Instruction to support Principal/DOO coleader partnerships
• Partner with regional school support team on regional initiatives and systems (e.g. enrollment child nutrition government reporting etc.)
• Serve as the liaison between schools and Home Office teams to strategically identify issues and implement sustainable solutions

Qualifications :

• Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an antiracist organization;
• Demonstrated experience with effectively managing developing and retaining team members;
• Excellent communication and relationshipbuilding skills and ability to work towards a common vision with various partners (e.g. school leaders regional leaders Home Office teams Uncommon families);
• Ability to effectively and strategically prioritize between multiple highleverage highrisk issues; outstanding judgment and understanding of the implications of decisions on schools and partners;
• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced highchange organization;
• Excellent organization time management and followup skills; ability to demonstrate an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Required Experience:
  • A minimum of 35 years of experience and a track record of success in school operations management;
  • Experience managing a team to strong outcomes;
  • A Bachelors degree is required and a graduate degree in business or operations is highly preferred.

Additional Information :

Our people are what makes us Uncommon.  We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our valuesequity transparency and clarityto enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise.  Our staff receive bestinclass training coaching and support to develop and operate missiondriven schools that provide a highquality education to our students and families.

Compensation for this position:  Candidates who meet all job description requirements will likely receive an offer of 162600.  The starting compensation for this role based in NYC is between $162.600 to $187400.  The starting pay will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience education certifications tenure with Uncommon Schools and work location. To receive an offer at the top of the range candidates will need significant experience beyond job description requirements.  Because we value staff tenure in a role we do not currently cap salary ranges for current staff members.  Please note: ranges may differ for staff who work from a location other than NYC.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families.  

Other Benefits:

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks (spring winter and summer)
• Extensive bestinclass training and development  
• Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans
• Pretax flexible spending and health saving accounts
• Financial planning & wellness
  • 403(b) retirement savings program employer match
  • 529 college savings program
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance
  • Financial  planning tools and assistance
• Dependent Care FSA back up childcare and daycare discounts
• Paid leave of absence 
  • Fully paid parental leave
  • Fully paid medical leave
  • Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance 
• Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits

Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime