Specialist II - Title

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Specialist II
- Title I

• Position Type:
  Leading District Professional/ Specialist
  - District Professional
• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location:
  
  District Service Center
• Closing Date: 10/30/2026

Specialist II
- Title I

Reports to: Director II
- Grants Salary Range: $63,579 - $76,600 Pay Grade: 402 Duty Days: 239 PCN: 26674 FLSA Status:Exempt

* This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on availability of funds.*

POSITION PURPOSE Plans, organizes, and coordinates the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, and fiscal oversight of the District's Title I, Part A program under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Supports Director of Grant Management in the development of funding plans for the ESSA program. Manages day-to-day program operations, provides technical assistance to campus and departments to ensures fidelity of Title I compliance and accountability measures.

Support cross-office collaboration with departments and school-based teams to elevate student outcomes and eliminate achievement gaps. Provides leadership and oversight for the development and documentation of federal and state applications, reports, and monitoring documentation. Supports Director of Grant Management in the communication of grant guidelines, program requirements, and District policies and procedures for the Title I, Part A program; establishes and maintains organizational and managerial accountability systems;

and leads the implementation and administration of the ESSA statue. Maintains required programmatic and fiscal documentation for campuses and the District; ensures adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; and supports the timely completion of performance, compliance, and grant reporting requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Title I, Part A Compliance

Reviews, interprets, and implements federal and state requirements applicable to the Title I, Part A program.

Develops and disseminates communication materials, including templates, newsletters, brochures, reports, memoranda, surveys, profiles, and evaluations, to support effective implementation of the Title I, Part A program.

Develops and maintains a document management system to support campuses and departments in monitoring and documenting Title I, Part A compliance across 111 Title I campuses.

Provides technical assistance to district and campus staff to ensure compliance with all Title I, Part A program requirements at both the campus and district levels.

Supports the development and continuous improvement of Campus Improvement Plans and the District Improvement Plan.

Participates in program audits and monitoring activities by compiling, maintaining, and providing requested documentation and data for the Title I, Part A program.

Monitors compliance with Title I, Part A program requirements and coordinates with campuses and departments to obtain necessary documentation and provide guidance, resources, and support.

Maintains organized and comprehensive program records to ensure the District remains audit-ready and prepared for compliance.

Ensures that the District follows the TEA Federal Programs Planner and coordinates the successful completion of activities in the planner.

Support Director on the completion of the Title I, Part A Comparability Computation Form and Coordinate submission to TEA.

Coordinates relationship with private non-profit service partners by developing processes and coordinating ESSA required efforts such as consultation and other compliance requirements.

Serves a primary contact to private non-profit service partner for technical assistance and support.

Monitors all invoice receiving for private non-profit service provider.

Develops and maintains department calendar for Title I, Part A compliance requirements.

Assists in the planning and preparation of the ESSA Title I, Part A program and other ESSA programs as needed.

Maintains and gains knowledge of federal and state funding policies, requirements, and procedures; disseminates information to departments and campuses, and advises on…