District Manager Bergen County, NJ $47,500 ‒ $49,000 Annually Apply for this position Back to Jobs At ESS our motto is, "Every day counts!" We take opportunities every day to grow and better our company as well as our employees.

OVERVIEW

The District Manager is responsible for managing the overall daily operations, activities, and staff in assigned school districts, acting as a liaison between ESS staff members, school district administrators and the corporate office to ensure the delivery of quality services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish and maintain positive relationships with school employees in supporting each school's specific program needs. Provide supervision and oversight to direct reports within assigned school districts, including classroom aides, instructional assistants, secretaries, bus aides, and other ESS staff. Work in conjunction with school managers/employees, management, and the human resources department; actively participate in the applicant hiring process, new hire orientations, in-Service training sessions, recruitment efforts, and termination process. Collect daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly paperwork, e.g., timesheets, weekly reports, employee rosters, and attendance and billing records (where applicable) etc. Act as role of direct reports in emergency situations when deemed necessary. Other duties as assigned or as become evident.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages and motivates staff (including hiring, staff discipline, performance management, and recognition duties). Acts as point of contact for emergency situations when deemed necessary. Trains, directs, and appraises staff. Makes daily schedules for proper manpower utilization. Plans and organizes workload and staff assignments. Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two years' experience in management or a leadership role. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with management reports. Must interact well with others. Ability to prioritize and multi-task. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Entrepreneurial mindset. Maintain high ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality.

ESS ADVANTAGES

Health insurance PTO (personal, sick, vacation, Mental health day, Volunteer time off) 401(k) Mileage reimbursement About ESS & Employment Information ESS specializes in placing qualified K-12 personnel in daily, long-term, and permanent school district positions, including substitute teachers, aides, and other school support staff. With more than 900 school district partners nationwide, ESS supports over 5.5 million students each day. Since 2000, ESS has helped improve student achievement while providing meaningful opportunities for passionate educators through flexible schedules, comprehensive training, benefits, and ongoing professional development. Learn more at ESS.com .

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

Physical requirements may vary by assignment and location and may include sitting, standing, walking, and regular use of hands and arms. Close vision may be required for computer and detail-oriented work. Work is typically performed in a moderate-noise environment, such as an office or school setting.

Equal Opportunity & Employment Eligibility:

ESS is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees can succeed. ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. ESS does not participate in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) or

STEM OPT

extension programs and is unable to employ individuals whose work authorization is based solely on OPT or

STEM OPT.

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