Program Manager CLSD

About Perry Street Preparatory Public Charter School

Perry Street Prep is committed to delivering a high-quality, inclusive education to all students in the District of Columbia. Our mission is to empower students to achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility. We envision our school as a supportive community that provides students and their families with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Perry Street Prep aims to foster strong family‑school partnerships, engage our diverse communities meaningfully, and build a supportive environment that extends beyond the classroom.

The CLSD (Comprehensive Literacy State Development) Program Manager leads the implementation of Perry Street Prep (PSP) Public Charter School’s CLSD Literacy Project. This role plays a critical part in advancing literacy outcomes by ensuring that grant‑funded initiatives are implemented with fidelity, aligned to strategy, and sustained over time to benefit students, families, and school communities. This is a 12‑month, exempted, grant funded position.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a results‑driven program leader to help develop and lead a comprehensive, four‑year, multi‑million dollar literacy improvement effort for Perry Street Prep PCS. The successful applicant for this position will drive the work of a Literacy Leadership Team to achieve the goals of the CLSD program by:
1) Dramatically increasing the percentage of K‑5 students, particularly 3rd graders and students with disabilities, who are meeting or exceeding expectations in English language arts; and
2) Building deep, sustained capacity among instructional staff and leaders in evidence‑based literacy practices to continue to strengthen students’ reading and writing skills over time.

• Grant & Fiscal Management:
  • Develop and monitor detailed project plans, including deliverables, milestones, and performance metrics tied to literacy outcomes.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and grant funders, maintaining clear, timely, and professional communication.
  • Prepare and submit all required grant reports, including progress updates, data analyses, and financial documentation.
  • Track and manage grant budgets, ensuring expenditures are aligned with approved funding and organizational priorities.
  • Oversee data collection and evaluation efforts to measure program impact on student literacy outcomes and family engagement.
  • Ensure compliance with all grant regulations, including documentation, procurement, and audit readiness.
  • Coordinate and facilitate meetings with internal stakeholders and external partners to monitor progress and address implementation challenges.
  • Identify risks or barriers to successful grant implementation and proactively develop solutions.
  • Provide training and guidance to staff on grant‑related expectations, data collection, and program implementation.
  • Maintain organized records of all grant‑related documents, communications, and reporting artifacts.
  • Provide regular updates to leadership on progress, outcomes, and areas for improvement.
• Literacy Strategy Implementation:
  • Build, lead, and work collaboratively with the PSP Literacy Team to develop and successfully implement a Comprehensive Literacy Plan, founded in evidence‑based instructional practices and aligned to grant goals.
  • Collaborate with instructional leaders, school staff, and partners to ensure effective execution of literacy initiatives and interventions.
  • Support the design and refinement of literacy programming based on data insights and grant requirements.
  • Translate strategic literacy priorities into clear, actionable implementation plans with defined timelines, milestones, and success…