Director of Operations
Alvarado Independent School District AISD Operations - Alvarado, Texas Open in Google Maps
Job Details
Job ID: 5574382
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Title: Director of Operations
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive*
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent
Dept./School: Operations
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for the overall management, strategic planning, development, evaluation, and implementation of district maintenance, child nutrition, warehousing, and transportation functions.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of operations management
Ability to interpret data and evaluate maintenance and custodial programs
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Operations Management
* Oversee the management of facilities maintenance, warehouse, child nutrition, and transportation operations of the district.
* Incorporate district-level goals into operational objectives to ensure that students arrive at school and school activities safely and on time; receive nutritious meals; and attend school in an environment that is safe, clean, and conducive to learning.
* Monitor and reevaluate operations departments on an ongoing basis to ensure that district needs are being met in an effective and efficient manner. Implement changes where appropriate.
* Collaborate with architects and consultants during the design and planning phases of all construction projects to ensure compliance with the district's specifications, design and construction standards, and building programs. Monitor the progress and compliance of ongoing construction projects.
* Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplishment of department goals are available.
Policy, Reports, and Law
* Implement federal and state laws and regulations and local board policy and ensure compliance. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district.
* Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
Budget
* Develop and administer the department budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
Communication
* Ensure that established goals and expectations related to district operations are communicated clearly, consistently, and in a timely manner.
Personnel Management
* Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in maintenance, child nutrition, warehouse, and transportation departments as needed.
* Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
* Select, train, evaluate, and supervise staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Safety
* Ensure that safety standards are maintained in conformance with federal, state, and insurance regulations and a district-wide preventive safety program is developed and implemented.
* Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Other
* Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on operational issues to the board. Attend regular meetings of the board.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of maintenance, transportation, warehouse, and food service supervisors and staff, and operations department clerical staff.*
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent district-wide travel; occasional statewide travel; occasional outside work with exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration, and chemical and electrical hazards
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Requirements
* Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
* Renee Warner, Chief Administrative Officer
* PO Box 387
* Alvarado, Texas 76009
* Phone: 817-783-6800
* Email: warnerr@alvaradoisd.net
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