Director of Support Services (2025-2026 school year)

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Director of Support Services (2025-2026 school year)

Company: J.O. Combs Unified School District


Description: The Director of Support Services has the responsibility to serve as staff officer to the Superintendent; providing advice as to the wise use of the District’s resources, recommending good business and management practices with consideration of legal requirements, and assisting with the preparation of agenda items for School Board meetings and to ensure the smooth pursuance and successful fulfillment of the functions of transportation, food services, custodial, maintenance and other support staff areas. The Director will work collaboratively with Project Managers, Construction Consultants and Administrative Team members.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree with specialization in School Administration or related field or 5 years of experience in Support Services setting including at least three years in a supervisory capacity is preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal and Arizona Law and State Board of Education rules pertaining to school codes.
• Knowledge of administrative computer applications as related to departmental job functions.
• Ability to create meaningful charts, graphs and spreadsheets to present to the Governing Board, District employees and the general public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Coordinate on-going activities of the Transportation Department to ensure optimum employee commitment and exemplary customer services.

• Ensure compliance with all Arizona State Statutes, State Board of Education Regulations, and District School Board Policies relative to Transportation.
• Develop, implement and direct a district-wide custodial service program.
• Oversee the Food Services program for the District.
• Ensure Food Services compliance with federal, state and local standards.
• Direct and supervise the maintenance and operations functions of the School District.
• Coordinate and manage the accounting function, ensuring that the District derives maximum benefit through the judicious management of all funds (operating, debt service, capital improvement, contracted programs, and internal).
• Coordinate the auditing of the school internal accounts and proper record keeping of the property inventory.
• Assist the Superintendent in the formulation, development, and implementation of procedures to comply with rules and policies adopted by the School Board that are related to human resources and professional standards.
• Developand manage a cooperative exchange of information with local, state and federal educational and governmental units to meet reporting requirements, and improve the compatibility of the school district’s information system with corresponding systems of other units.
• Evaluate existing and new technology for compatibility, cost effectiveness and functionality in order to provide maximum benefit to the District’s automated administrative system.
• Prepare word documents, spreadsheet and presentations as directed.
• Attend professional development workshops.
• Adhere to District policies and procedures, as well as all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Governing Board.

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDirectly supervise all District assigned personnel. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with District procedures and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses and to drive to the schools and departments in the District. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock; vibration and extreme heat. The employees must frequently work in small cramped areas. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and extreme cold; toxic or caustic chemicals;The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Salary Schedule: Administrative Initial Salary PlacementBenefits: Per District PolicyEvaluation: AnnualContract: 12 MonthsHours: Full-time, 8 Hours per DayReports to: SuperintendentFLSA Status: ExemptJ.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX , Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5318 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 no discrimina en base a la raza, el color, la religión, el origen nacional, el sexo, la discapacidad, la edad, o la orientación sexual para la admisión y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de jóvenes designados. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de empleo y contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las polízas de no discriminación: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de Título IX, Asistente Superintendente, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5318 and Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.Job Title : Director of Support Services (2025-2026 school year)Primary Location : District OfficeSalary Range : $93,274.00 / Per YearShift Type : Full-Time

Salary: $93274 per year

Location: Arizona

Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2024 02:46:11 GMT


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