Coppell ISD - Executive Director of Operations
Coppell ISDJob Details
- Region
- 10
- School District/Employer
- Coppell ISD
- District Category/Employer
- Central Office,
- Position
- Executive Director,
- Assignment Level
- Area Business/Finance Facilities Food & Child Nutrition Maintenance Security Transportation
- Job Title
- Executive Director of Operations
- School
- Coppell ISD
- Campus Description
- Coppell (cop-ELL) Independent School District is a premier public school system with a statewide reputation for educational excellence. This high-performing and innovative district serves over 13,100 learners in the communities of Coppell, Dallas (Cypress Waters), North Irving, Lewisville, and Valley Ranch. The majority of Coppell ISD is located in Coppell, TX, a suburb of Dallas. The city of over 42,000 residents is positioned approximately 5 miles northeast of the DFW Airport…north of Interstate 635 and west of I-35E. Although the City of Coppell is just over 14 square miles in size, the school district spans over 23 square miles.
- Date Posted
- 2/5/2026
- Deadline
- Until Filled
- Openings
- 1
- Commitment
- Full Time
- Description/Notes
- Primary Purpose: Direct and manage the operation of all support services of the district, including safety and security, risk management, child nutrition, district-wide contract management, school boundary alignment, maintenance, custodial, grounds, and student transportation. Serve as an advisor to the chief financial officer, superintendent, and board of trustees. Major Responsibilities and Duties: Fiscal Management • Keep the chief financial officer and superintendent informed on all the operations affairs of the district. • Maintain a continuous auditing program for all operations funds and assist the district’s independent and internal auditors in conducting the annual or periodic audit with the Chief Financial Officer. • Assist in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the district. • Plan and conduct needs assessments for improvement of district business operations. • Work with district personnel to project student enrollments, staffing needs, building and facilities needs, energy needs, capital equipment needs, and other cost items for district and individual school improvement. • Provide advice to upper management of loss exposure and accompanying risk regarding assets and employees. Recommend strategies to reduce these risks and loss exposures and their related costs. • Monitor insurance program budgets and ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed prudently. • Provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district. • Ensure that business operations support the district’s goals and objectives. Risk Management • Direct and manage the district’s risk management, loss control, and safety programs. • Direct workers’ compensation, unemployment, and property and casualty insurance negotiations; make sound recommendations for selection of insurance brokers and carriers. • Work with brokers, insurers, service providers, and district personnel on the design, implementation, and monitoring of safety, loss prevention, and claims administration programs for the district. • Coordinate with insurance carriers property loss claims filed by the district. Capital Improvement and Long-range Planning • Direct and manage the district’s capital improvement and long-range planning process. • Work closely with the bond project manager in directing the district’s capital improvements, bond planning and execution. • Work closely with the bond project manager in managing and overseeing all capital improvements and expenditures for the district. • Work closely with the bond project manager in coordinating and working with architects, engineers and general contractors to ensure successful completion of projects on time and within budget. Policy, Reports, and Law • Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of business operations. • Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. • Monitor and review periodic claims and reports and provide trend analysis for all lines of insurance coverage. • Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of risk management. • Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required for risk management. • Recommend sound policies to improve district-wide programs. • Review, edit, and approve campus and district-wide contracts. Personnel Management • Prepare, review, and revise operations department job descriptions. • Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary business operations. • Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness. • Recruit, train, and supervise personnel and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Communication • Frequent professional written and oral communication and public speaking to campus and district administration, community, parents, district staff, and Board of Trustees • Building and maintaining rapport with district vendors, local municipalities, and developers. Personal Qualities • Ability to perform, communicate and maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations. Professional Growth and Development • Texas Association of School Business Officials professional certifications • Advanced knowledge and continued education of state legislation as it relates to school funding, the Texas Education Code, and school law • Involvement with Texas Association of School Administrators Supervisory Responsibilities: • Supervise and evaluate the performance of Director of Child Nutrition, and Coordinator of Safety and Security • Serve as district liaison to external vendors for maintenance, grounds, custodial services, and transportation Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: • Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district and statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
- Qualifications
- Education/Certification: • Bachelor or master’s degree in a business-related field or educational administration preferred • Texas Association of School Business Officials certification preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: • Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills • Knowledge of risk management program development • Knowledge of Texas workers’ compensation code • Knowledge of student demographics and school boundary alignment • Ability to manage budget and personnel • Ability to implement policy and procedures • Ability to interpret data • Ability to coordinate district functions Experience: • Five or more years of public education operations experience • Campus or central office administrative experience
- Salary Range
- Exempt/Pay Grade 108
- Benefits
- How To Apply
- Please apply directly with Coppell ISD https://apps2.winocular.com/coppell/workspace/wSpace.exe?Action=wsJobsMain
Contact Information
- Name
- Marnie Wallen
- mwallen@coppellisd.com
- Address
- 200 South Denton Tap Road
- City
- Coppell
- State
- TX
- Zip
- 75019-3205
- Phone
- (214) 496-6048
- Fax
- (214) 496-6036
Additional Information
- ESC Region
- ESC10
- Position
- Executive Director
- Posted Date
- Feb. 5, 2026