Director of Federal Compliance

Jefferson Parish Schools•Harvey, LA

About The Position

The Director of Federal Compliance oversees federal programs and reviews the budget to ensure the budget complies with the programmatic plan. The Director of Federal Compliance independently anticipates compliance issues and opportunities to fund the district’s initiatives by analyzing compliance issues and reporting on grants available for district initiatives on behalf of the district.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
5+ years of progressively increasing experience in grants and federal programs, with demonstrated success in growing relevant revenue streams and ensuring effective and compliant use of funds.
Ability to interpret and apply federal and state laws regarding grants and federal programs.
Understanding of school and district budget requirements.
Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Uses quantitative and qualitative data from schools to make decisions and recommendations.
Collaborative management style, with a proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision-making and results.
High degree of professionalism, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in analyzing and evaluating data

Responsibilities

Works closely with the federal programs staff and the Executive Director of Grants and Federal Programs to drive the vision and assists in the development of a set of measurable objectives for the Grants and Federal Programs Department.
Presents progress reports to the Executive Director of Grants and Federal Programs.
Ensures the Grants and Federal Programs Department is in compliance with federal statutes and regulations, state laws, BESE rules and regulations, JPS policies and procedures, and relevant contractual obligations.
Reviews, refines, and establishes processes and protocols to ensure smooth and efficient administration of federal programs.
Coordinates with other departments to obtain necessary information to ensure compliance on federal programs.
Collaborates with other departments to answer questions and resolve any issues related to federal programs.
Supports efforts by the Achievement and Accountability Division to track and analyze efficacy in the use of specific funds.
Fulfill duties expected of district level leaders.
Works collaboratively with all school communities to help develop and maintain a shared vision that is aligned to the district's vision and mission.
Collaborate with school leaders and those providing direct student instruction as well as professionals providing ancillary services.
Review, draft, study, recommend, and implement policies, curricula, and plans to improve the quality of instruction and school climate and culture.
Conduct site visits and classroom walk-throughs.
Support leaders in the preparation of school and class schedules.
Participate in the staffing of the school via the recruitment, interview, and selection and/or assignment of personnel, subject to superintendent approval.
Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students, including instructional leadership team meetings and clusters.
Monitoring, tracking and analyzing any performance data.
Supervises the implementation of equity and effectiveness in all grading policies, including district, school, and classroom grading practices.
Manages the timely preparation and delivery of district and statewide testing.
Plans for and assesses the overall impact of professional development activities on improving teaching and student learning.
Secures the necessary resources for meaningful professional growth, including the time for planning and the use of emerging technologies.
Supervision of other leaders including Principals where applicable, Directors, Coordinators and all others reporting to the employee or for whose supervision the employee is responsible, as applicable.
Complete and/or assist in the preparation/implementation of employee observations, evaluations, IAPs, and other associated tasks and monitoring.
Applies laws, policies, regulations, and procedures fairly, consistently, wisely, and appropriately.
Manages time and delegates appropriate administrative tasks to maximize the attainment of district and school goals.
Maintain office space and work areas in a clean condition through the oversight of staff and contracted services, as applicable.
Maintain a productive culture of teaching and learning.
Attend faculty, staff, department, and central office/principal meetings, as applicable.
Establish school policies governing students and employees.
Attend professional development or training sessions.
Attend job fairs and related events as needed.
Attend IEP, MDR, and A/BIT meetings as needed.
Attend back-to-school, open-house, graduation, and other school/community events.
Interview, employ, and complete necessary hires to staff schools, and any employee in the Teaching and Learning unit.
Attend PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings.
Attend school board committee, regular board meetings, or special board meetings upon request
Participate in the preparation of necessary curriculum documents.
Maintain positive parent and community contact and problem-solving.
Represent the district at all functions and/or meetings at which a district representative is required.
Any extra-curricular activities as determined by the supervisor/principal.
Meeting with teachers or staff members to discuss school operations, student progress, or upcoming events.
Reviewing and finalizing budgets, reports, or administrative tasks.
Planning, leading, facilitating, and participating in professional development workshops or training sessions.
Handling discipline issues or addressing any urgent matters that arise during the day.
Collaborating with community organizations or partners to support both school and district programs.
Planning and strategizing for future school and district wide improvement initiatives.
Supporting extracurricular activities or athletic events that take place during and after school hours, including, but not limited to, after-school tutoring and other students’ services.
Providing additional supervision or support for other district personnel, school leaders, teachers, and students who may need extra help or assistance.
Manages time and delegates appropriate administrative tasks to maximize the attainment of both district and school goals.
In collaboration with the central office staff, develops safety and emergency operations plans and supervises regular safety drills.
Fosters an overall climate that supports both student and staff success and promotes respect and appreciation for all students, staff, and parents, who feel valued and belong to the school community.
Supports services such as transportation, food, health, and extended care responsibly.
Supports the operations staff with establishing procedures for the safe storing and integrity of all public and confidential school records.
Monitors and evaluates school operations and uses feedback appropriately to enhance effectiveness.
Assists and collaborates with the central staff for the smooth running of personnel management, emergency procedures, and facility operations as needed.
Maintains a visible and accessible presence in the school.
Protects instructional time when scheduling events and communication efforts.
Ensures that school facilities are conducive to a positive school environment.
Maintains accurate and complete documentation for compliance, monitoring and auditing purposes.
Collaborates with other units and school administrators and personnel in order to ensure that all federally-funded expenditures are necessary, reasonable and allocable.
Performs other duties as assigned by Executive Director of Grants and Federal Programs or Chief Academic Officer.