Chief Operating Officer

Plans, administers, coordinates, and directs the activities and programs of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Ensures that systemwide goals, strategies, initiatives, and priorities identified in the Strategic Plan are fully implemented. Supervises professional and administrative staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Provides leadership, planning, and direction for BCPS activities and programs to ensure their support of and alignment with the systemwide goals and priorities identified in the Strategic Plan.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and evaluates the work of Facilities Management and Strategic Planning; Food and Nutrition Services; Transportation; Employee Training and Development and Fiscal Services. Coordinates divisional programs and activities with those of other divisions, departments, and local, state, and federal agencies.
• Analyzes BCPS business processes, strategies, systems, and operations. Develops and implements business process improvements. Directs automation and operational project initiatives.
• Directs the evaluation, preparation, amendment, and implementation of policies, rules, and procedures regarding all aspects of business services operations.
• Represents BCPS at meetings, public hearings, and conferences. Confers with the Superintendent regarding school district matters. Provides advice and guidance regarding BCPS business operations.
• Directs business services operations including facilities management and strategic planning, food and nutrition services, transportation and fiscal services.
• Directs facilities management and strategic planning operations, including, but not limited to, a preventive maintenance and repair operation that is responsive to the needs of all school system buildings, grounds, facilities, analyzing demographics and projecting student enrollment, school boundary changes, enrollment projects and information on capital planning projects. Provides a framework for the construction, renovation, and modernization of system buildings and facilities.
• Directs transportation services to provide safe and efficient school transportation services to 176 schools and programs, conduct school bus inspections, and address vacancies, leaves, and call outs.
• Directs the planning, budgeting, and controlling of expenditures for employee training and development, fiscal services, facilities management and strategic planning, food and nutrition services, and transportation. Directs the hiring, selection, assignment, development, performance, professional growth and advancement, evaluation, retention, transfer, promotion, reprimand, reassignment, and separation of employees in Facilities Management and Strategic Planning, Employee Training and Development, Food and Nutrition Services, Transportation, and Fiscal Services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree from an accredited institution, including graduate courses in administration or supervision required.
• A doctorate degree is preferred.
• Progressively responsible experience in public education or public sector administration and organizational development required.

Licenses And Certificates

• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Advanced Professional certificate is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, organization, and curriculum.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
• Knowledge of and skill in data analysis.
• Ability to identify program needs and develop plans to meet those needs.
• Ability to implement, direct, evaluate, and modify programs.
• Ability to manage the work of a diverse staff.
• Outstanding human relations skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to properly maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities. The work of this class involves travel to sites throughout Baltimore County.

Conditions Of Employment

N/A

FLSA: Exempt

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

SALARY: $276,599

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at:

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools -

OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at

This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Non-discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 View phone number on workus.org).

Application Instructions

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Proof Of Licenses, Certifications And Education

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
• Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.

Proof Of Degree Equivalency

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at

Pre-Employment Requirements

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Contact Information

Susan Stansbury, Director Staffing & Licensure

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