Raymond Yaksic

Program and operations leader with 15+ years of experience turning complex, decentralized initiatives into structured, scalable systems. Lead multimillion-dollar programs, technology implementations, cross-functional teams, and process-improvement efforts across one of the nation's largest public school districts. Known for translating strategy into execution, aligning technical and nontechnical stakeholders, and building practical systems that improve accountability, efficiency, and service delivery.

Specialist, Federal and Academic Programs at Jefferson County Public Schools (2022-01 – Present)

Lead strategy, operations, fiscal oversight, technology enablement, and continuous improvement for districtwide extended-learning initiatives serving more than 10,000 students across 100+ sites.

• Direct a $6M districtwide portfolio serving more than 10,000 students across 100+ locations, overseeing strategy, operations, staffing, and technology implementation.
• Designed and standardized districtwide operating systems - including program profiles, implementation guides, monitoring tools, funding workflows, office hours, and quarterly reporting - to improve consistency and accountability across 100+ schools.
• Partner with finance leaders to monitor expenditures, model cost per service hour, assess return on investment, and redirect resources toward higher-impact programming.
• Collaborate with IT teams and developers on Azure-based internal tools, translating operational needs into requirements, testing workflows, and supporting adoption by nontechnical users.
• Led transition to new digital-learning platforms, aligning curriculum, technology, school leaders, training, and support structures to reduce disruption and strengthen implementation.
• Oversaw district and state reporting processes involving more than 21,000 records, improving data quality, compliance, and leadership visibility.
• Developed training, communications, and support systems for 1,000+ seasonal and school-based staff while maintaining partnerships with district departments, vendors, and community organizations.
• Leveraged AI-assisted workflow design and automation tools to improve documentation, communication, and operational efficiency.

Supervisor, Title IV Programs at Jefferson County Public Schools (2019-01 – 2022-12)

Managed a $2.8M federally funded portfolio across 40+ schools, balancing program design, compliance, resource allocation, professional learning, and performance monitoring.

• Analyzed program and school data to guide investments, identify service gaps, and align funding with strategic priorities.
• Led cross-department professional-learning initiatives and developed scalable resources supporting arts integration, social-emotional learning, leadership development, and gifted services.
• Redesigned a gifted microcredential program in partnership with a national professional association, coordinating content development, stakeholder review, and implementation.
• Served as liaison among school leaders, central-office teams, external partners, and vendors to resolve barriers and maintain program momentum.

Assistant Principal, Bullitt Lick Middle School at Bullitt County Public Schools (2017-01 – 2019-12)

Oversaw daily operations, personnel support, facilities, student services, compliance, and organizational improvement initiatives.

• Led a schoolwide culture and behavior redesign that increased positive climate indicators from approximately 40% to 90% and student adherence to expectations from 30% to 75%.
• Developed and implemented school improvement, safety, attendance, professional-learning, and operating plans.
• Coached staff, facilitated cross-functional teams, and used performance data to identify root causes and improve implementation.

Dean of Students, Ballard High School | Teacher & Team Leader, Westport Middle School at Jefferson County Public Schools (2010-01 – 2017-12)

Advanced through progressively responsible instructional and organizational leadership roles.

• Designed tiered intervention and restorative-practice systems that contributed to significant reductions in disciplinary referrals and suspensions.
• Led professional development, curriculum design, team operations, hiring and budget committees, and districtwide improvement work.
• Built early expertise in asynchronous learning, standards-based systems, data-informed instruction, and change leadership.

Education Specialist in Educational Leadership – University of Louisville (2017)

Master of Education in Educational Leadership – University of Louisville (2015)

Bachelor of Arts in Middle Grades Education – Eastern Kentucky University (2008)