Director of School Operations

Location: Nashville, TN or Jackson, MS (Preference for Nashville)

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Position Type: Full-time

Who We Are

RePublic Schools is a network of high-performing public charter schools in Nashville, TN, and Jackson, MS, dedicated to preparing scholars for college and beyond. We believe in creating schools where every scholar feels a deep sense of belonging and where staff are developed and supported to lead rigorous, engaging instruction.

At RePublic, we are committed to operational excellence—ensuring that our schools run seamlessly so educators can focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.

The Opportunity

The Director of School Operations (DSO) is a senior leadership role focused on building the capacity of school-based operations teams to ensure every school runs with excellence. This leader will serve as the primary coach for Assistant Principals of Operations (APOs) and their teams across both Mississippi and Tennessee, and will work closely with principals to support their operational leadership and the development of their APOs.
 

This is the organization’s most school-facing operations role—responsible for ensuring that school operations teams are empowered, accountable, and growing. The DSO will also serve as a trusted advisor to the COO, bringing critical insights from schools to inform strategy, and will play a key role in managing operational execution and readiness across the network.

What You’ll Do

Coach and Develop High-Performing School Operations Teams (Primary Focus of the Role)

• Serve as the primary coach for Assistant Principals of Operations (APOs) across the network, with a focus on driving outcomes and building leadership capacity
• Design and lead high-quality professional development for operations team members at all levels
• Partner with school principals to build their understanding of school operations and support their development of APOs
• Drive strong execution of school-level operational systems through direct coaching, clear expectations, and accountability structures
• Support APOs in developing and leading school operations teams
• Regularly assess operational execution, provide coaching and development aligned to performance, and help build long-term capacity across teams

Foster Operational Excellence at the School Level

• Ensure consistent implementation of school-based operational systems including attendance, enrollment, communication, facilities management, and other daily systems
• Coach APOs to monitor operational data, troubleshoot barriers, and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with school leaders to ensure operations are aligned with academic goals and the student experience
• Maintain clear expectations and a strong bar of excellence across school operations functions
   

Build School Leader Partnership and Cross-Functional Alignment

• Collaborate with network departments (academics, talent, finance, etc.) to ensure smooth execution of school-facing workstreams
• Lead operations walkthroughs, site visits, and performance reviews in partnership with the COO and other organizational leaders 
• Be a trusted advisor to the COO, elevating trends, needs, and opportunities to strengthen the organization’s operational systems and strategy

Oversee Key Operational Systems and Supports

• Coordinate and support the implementation of key operational systems across the network, including preventative maintenance, vendor performance and feedback cycles, asset management, procurement,  and safety/compliance execution
• Lead school-level readiness efforts for the start of school, testing windows, and summer maintenance
• Support school-based teams in ensuring compliance with safety protocols and building expectations (e.g., drills, signage, inspections)
• Serve as the operations point of contact during emergencies, ensuring clear communication and swift resolution in partnership with the COO and school teams
• Support major facilities projects in collaboration with the COO, including capital improvement planning, vendor coordination, and execution oversight

Who You Are

A People Developer

• You are passionate about growing others and have a track record of coaching adults to achieve ambitious outcomes
• You lead with empathy and clarity, providing actionable feedback that builds skills and ownership

A Systems-Builder

• You see problems as opportunities to build better, scalable solutions

A Strategic Partner

• You thrive in cross-functional spaces and know how to build relationships across schools and central teams
• You align your work to school priorities and keep the focus on what matters most—creating conditions for student success

A Problem Solver

• You bring calm and clarity to complexity
• You remain level-headed in high-stakes or emergency situations and can quickly coordinate the right people to resolve issues
• You can analyze challenges quickly, propose thoughtful solutions, and roll up your sleeves to execute

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading school operations, preferably in a public charter school setting
• Experience coaching or developing adults, with a track record of building high-performing teams
• Demonstrated success designing and implementing systems that drive outcomes
• Excellent project management, communication, and relationship-building skills

Why You’ll Love Us

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and local district benchmarks.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including family planning benefits, mental health support, and paid time off.

Professional Development:

• Access to leadership development programs and career advancement opportunities.