School Business Administrator Position Available In Norfolk, Massachusetts

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Company:
Plainville Public Schools
Salary:
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

School Business Administrator
Plainville Public Schools
Plainville Public Schools – Plainville, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5241446

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 17, 2025

Starting Date:

Jul 7, 2025
Job Description
The Plainville Public School District is actively seeking a School Business Administrator to lead the district’s finances and operations. Plainville, located conveniently in the Route 495/Route 1 area, is home to two elementary schools and a student population of approximately 650 students. A small district with a $10 million budget, Plainville takes immense pride in its high quality instruction, in its strong relationship with town partners, and in the support offered by its families and the greater community. With its tagline, “Plainville Has Heart,” the district focuses not only on academics, but on promoting a culture of belonging among all stakeholders. The next School Business Administrator will assist the district in achieving the goals and objectives outlined in its strategic plan, with careful attention to ensuring fiscal responsibility, sound business practices, and effective operations, with the overall goal of ensuring the highest quality of education for Plainville’s students.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent;
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting, purchasing, budget development, payroll, transportation, facilities/maintenance, and school food services
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience and demonstrated leadership in school or municipal financial management
Massachusetts School Business Administrator License preferred. In the absence of licensure, a plan for attaining a School Business Administrator License will be required
Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing official (MCPPO) preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and School Committee may find appropriate

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

The School Business Administrator provides leadership to school building and district administrators, school committee members and staff regarding the day-to-day and long-range fiscal management of the Plainville Public Schools.

Budget/Fiscal Management:

Provide oversight of district finances which includes budget development, grant management, purchasing, collective bargaining, and district, state, and federal reporting.
Assist the Superintendent and administrative staff in the preparation, compilation and analysis of the district’s budget and revenue projections, long-range planning and formal budget presentation to town and school committee
Prepare and examine budget to actual expenditure reports, quarterly and annual school committee reports of receipts and disbursements and reconciliation reports with the Town Accountant
Administer, in conjunction with the Special Education Administrator, the district’s grants and review spending progress on a quarterly basis
Act to ensure district compliance with financial agreements established by law, regulation, or policy by preparing and submitting required state and federal reports
Prepare the capital budget in collaboration with the Superintendent; oversee maintenance and repair projects,
Analyze school costs and expenditures and provide recommendations for financial efficiencies
Collaborate with the town’s finance department in all activities related to the auditing, control, disbursement and reporting of district funds
Provide financial oversight of the Food Services Program
Participate in all audits including the annual financial audit and program audits. Initiate improvements or corrections as recommended by audits and approved by superintendent

Purchasing Supply and Control:

Prepare specifications, standards and bid sheets for purchasing supplies, materials and services
Control and supervise the issuance of all purchase orders for the school district in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations and sound business practices
Obtain and maintain certification in procurement regulations

Professional Development/District Relations:

Attend professional association meetings (e.g. MASBO)
Represent district in DESE business and management conferences
Attend all Professional Development related meetings/trainings as required by the Superintendent

General Performance Responsibilities:

Prepare-bi-monthly payroll and corresponding town warrants
Work collaboratively with town partners on payroll, workers’ compensation and benefits
Organize and maintain effective business procedures for the school district to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
Partner with town benefits coordinator to ensure employee access to benefits and insurance programs
Assist employees with retirement applications and associated communication with MTRS and/or related organizations
Oversee and evaluate the performance of the Business Office Assistant
Communicate regularly with the district’s maintenance/custodial staff
Prepare and administer all transportation contracts and oversee the working relationship with the district’s transportation vendor(s)
Assist the School Committee Negotiating Team by preparing for and participating in collective bargaining sessions

Other:

Attend School Committee meetings and prepare reports and supporting materials as requested by the Superintendent
Coordinate and manage special projects
Demonstrate clear, consistent communication with the Superintendent of Schools, the Administrative Team, the School Committee and town partners
Perform any other tasks that may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools

Terms of Employment:

Twelve-month position with salary and benefits to be established by the Superintendent of Schools and approved by the School Committee

Evaluation:

The Performance of the School Business Administrator will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent of Schools

Position Type:

Full-time

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