Director of State and Federal Programs

Starting Date: Immediately

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

The Director of State and Federal Projects is responsible for the overall implementation of State and he or she will oversee the planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting required in state and federal funding programs to maximize learning opportunities specifically for the economically disadvantaged student group and at risk children.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Master's Degree, required

Texas Mid-Management or Supervisor’s Certificate, preferred

Special Knowledge and

Skills:

Communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; interpret data, federal and state laws and policies; plan, organize and coordinate multiple and complex district wide projects; manage budgets and personnel

Experience:

Education work experience that validates the special knowledge and skills, required

Three (3) years of experience as a classroom teacher, preferred

Experience as administrator managing state/federal programs/budgets, preferred

Special

Skills:

Experience as a classroom teacher and/or a public school, district, or county office administrator; as well as in program development, assessing effectiveness of acceleration programs and services; building partnerships; providing leadership in the identification, design, dissemination, implementation, and evaluation of promising/best practices of student achievement/intervention programs;

Skill in establishing procedures and priorities; facilitating group processes, planning, and in-service activities; implementing established goals and objectives; using data to monitor and evaluate projects; researching, interpreting, analyzing, reporting, and implementing promising practices and innovations; and using technology to enhance student projects and activities;

Knowledge of state and federal accountability systems; effective academic interventions; emerging technologies that support student achievement; equity issues and resources; pedagogical principles and practices in effective teaching and learning for underserved students; and existing programs which have been successful in closing the achievement/access gaps and increasing the college-going rate of underserved students. Ability to design and provide equity-focused technical assistance; analyze, interpret and apply laws and regulations;

use a broad array of technology for project and assessment development; establish and manage department priorities, processes, and procedures; work independently; establish and maintain appropriate project deadlines; manage multiple projects; work with a variety of individuals and groups; communicate effectively orally and in written form; exercise sound judgment; travel to various locations.

Working Days:226

Daily Rate pay range:

Minimum: $426.84

Maximum: $595.52

Note:Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare applications and administer programs and budget, amendments, Federal Expenditure Reports for the State Compensatory Education Program (193);
  Title I – Improving Basic Programs;
  Title II, Part A
  - Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting Program;
  Title IV – ISTE and any other state or federal funds awarded to the District.
• Monitors and tracks expenditures of state and federal funded projects for accuracy and compliance.
• Develops, monitors, and coordinates all federal and state budgets and budgetary reports as well as the filing of these reports on a timely basis with the appropriate granting agencies.
• Work with the immediate supervisor, program…