Director of Federal and State Programs

Rock Hill School District•Rock Hill, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Director of Federal Programs is done for the purpose/s of developing, achieving and evaluating federal programs and services for all students, and monitoring the long-range processes and goals for the district. Plans, conducts and/or manages a variety of programs which impact the district and community. These include the English for Speakers of Other Language (ESOL) Program, Title I, and Title IV, and Priority funds programs.

Requirements

Master’s degree
Valid SC administrative certification (or eligible with documented application to SCDE)
Two years of successful principal experience in a Title I school or two years as District Administrator of federal programs with quantifiable academic, financial, and operational results.
Knowledge to perform advanced math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Specific knowledge to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; federal and state grants management; education code; instructional needs in other areas such as advanced placement and special education, instructional research, testing and innovative teaching methods.
Skills to perform multiple technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions.
Specific skills to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include planning and organizing programs of a complex nature, developing subordinates to ensure a high level of efficiency, dealing with the public, providing leadership and managing a staff of professional personnel.
Ability to schedule multiple activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment.
Flexibility is to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes.
Ability is also to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment.
In working with others, independent problem solving is to analyze issues and create action plans.
Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives ; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant.
Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; being flexible to changing conditions; making quick and accurate decisions; working with multiple projects; maintaining confidentiality; and facilitating communication between people with frequently divergent positions.
Ability to work independently under broad organizational policies to achieve organizational objectives ; managing major organizational components; and supervising the use of funds for multiple departments.
Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License or ability to provide own transportation
Prior to beginning employment, negative tb test results must be provided

Responsibilities

Advises central administration on issues and/or problems for the purpose of providing information (pros and cons) for making knowledgeable decisions.
Assesses specific needs and/or requests and guides the development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of federal programs.
Ensure that all programs function in accordance with Board mandates and government regulations for the purpose of aiding in the design of programs to meet those needs.
Assist other personnel in evaluating assigned programs for the purpose of ensuring a continuous assessment of program needs in the district.
Compiles data from a wide variety of sources ( e.g. staff, public agencies, school sites, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with various policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components.
Facilitate meetings that frequently involve a range of issues (e.g. School Improvement Planning, parents and school site staff, regulatory requirements, community involvement, actions involving outside agencies, interdepartmental needs, etc.) for the purpose of identifying appropriate actions, developing recommendations, supporting other staff, and serving as the representative.
Maintains high visibility in the schools and in the community for the purpose of supporting open lines of communication with the public regarding the district’s federal programs, philosophy, services, staff capabilities and resources.
Manages district’s activities in relation to provisions of assigned programs (e.g. Education Improvement Act, Education Accountability Act, No Child Left Behind Act) for the purpose of achieving outcomes in relation to organizational objectives and/or monitoring the development and implementation of programs and/or procedures and ensuring conformance with legal, financial and district requirements.
Research information to manage assignments including reviewing relevant policies, current practices, grants, trends and/or developments, etc. for the purpose of ensuring compliance with relevant requirements, securing general information for planning, taking appropriate actions , and/or responding to requests.
Responds to issues involving staff, conflicts in policies and regulations and/or local school sites for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a plan of action that may result in some negative impact and/or liability if not appropriately addressed.
Supports and consultations with the Chief of Academics and Accountability, the Board and Department Administrators as appropriate for the purpose of collaborating with these administrators in achievement of department, program and district goals.
Meets operational statistics and gathers other data which the superintendent may require .
Works cooperatively with school and district level leaders and with the Board of Trustees to integrate the planning functions assigned to each level into a unified plan for the district.