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Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Executive Director CODE: 0464 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer GRADE: P MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Assists the chief operating officer (COO) with responsibilities related to business operations and support services. Manages and problem-solves day-to-day operational matters of the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO). Supervises the daily work of the various teams within the COO's organizational structure Problem-solves with principals and other staff regarding policy, procedural, and legal matters. Carries out directives from the COO to work with schools, staff in central offices, and members of the community. Coordinates a variety of operational activities among central offices. Researches, writes, edits, and reviews correspondence, and prepares reports for the COO. Keeps the COO apprised of operational matters. Collects and analyzes data to inform decisions and best practices. Provides support and assistance to associate superintendents and other staff reporting to the COO with Board of Education presentations, correspondence, responses to parents, citizens, and members of the community, data collection, and aligning work to the school system goals, strategic planning, and major initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of school administration, business operations, organizational and leadership theory; knowledge of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) kindergarten through Grade 12 instructional programs, policies and procedures, supervision theories, strategic planning, Baldrige criteria, and data analysis. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in educational administration desirable. Experience as a school-based administrator preferred; and extensive experience in solving problems, data analysis, making decisions, policy and education law interpretations, and writing/editing reports. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Frequent evening or weekend work attending meetings, conducting or observing training, attending conferences, etc.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and integrates long-range plans and monitoring systems for initiatives and responsibilities supervised by the COO.

Supervises and oversees the work of teams within the COO's organizational structure as designed by the COO.

Serves as the Carver Educational Services Center building administrator by supervising the building service manager, addressing indoor air quality and other building complaints, resolving office space needs, etc.

Responds to and problem-solves with school-based staff, executive staff, other central office staff, and union leadership by providing policy, contractual, procedural, and legal interpretations.

Assists community, parents, administrators, and others in resolving a variety of problems that affect school operations.

Responds to the Board of Education members and County Councils inquiries.

Serves as a point of contact to direct reports to the COO to support daily operational matters, strategic planning, priorities, monitoring systems, budget development, and implementation plans for major initiatives.

Collaborates with the deputy superintendents, chief of staff, and associate superintendents on a broad range of issues or projects.

Serves as a liaison to general counsel and responds to legal matters requested of the OCOO.

Works closely with the Office of Human Resources and Development regarding personnel and other human resources matters.

Assists with the development and maintenance of policies and regulations for which the COO is responsible.


Monitors weather conditions and works with appropriate staff members to ensure readiness plans are in place.

Assists in building a professional learning community through the COO Leadership Team meetings, retreats, and other professional growth activities.

Aligns OCOO strategic plan with the school systems overall strategic plan.

Researches, writes, edits, and reviews correspondence, Board of Education materials, and prepares reports.

Facilitates meetings and represents the COO on a variety of committees or meetings.

Prepares/oversees agenda/talking points for specific meetings and special events.

Manages the OCOO budget and Financial Management System approvals (orders, mileage).

Provides leadership in review and approval of new or revised systems and procedures related to countywide school operations.

Provides leadership in developing improved management information available to the COO and direct reports.

Understands and applies principles of performance evaluation and professional growth for employees.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Class Established: 7/2002
Date(s) Revised: 4/2013, 4/2016, 6/2022
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.