Director of Federal Programs and Student Support

Peoria Unified School District•Glendale, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This individual is responsible for the overall coordination of federal programs including Title II, III, IV, and V, along with the direct supervision of Migrant and Homeless Education, ELL Programming, and Gifted Education. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures
Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures
Knowledge and experience with grant applications and reporting procedures
Knowledge of ESSA legislation
Skill in developing and monitoring grant budgets of various sizes
Skill in developing effective data collection procedures
Skill in analyzing and using achievement data for the purpose of program evaluation and instructional decisions making
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent group facilitation and consensus building skills
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
Skill in collaborating with district office personnel, team members, colleagues, and principals by a demonstrating positive, supportive relationships in the work environment
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications
A bachelors degree (masters preferred) in Elementary or Secondary Education
5 years classroom teaching experience
Experience as a federal program director, or experience as a building administrator, OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Must hold or obtain an IVP Fingerprint clearance card.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona driver's license.
Must hold a valid Arizona teaching certificate
Must hold a valid Arizona administrative certificate

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for compliance with designated Title programs under ESSA
Provides support for directors of specific federal grants
Serves as the ESSA contact person/liaison with the Arizona Department of Education
Assumes responsibility for all applicable state and federal reporting
Oversees the planning, implementation, evaluation, and on-going monitoring of Title I; Migrant, Neglected and Delinquent, Homeless Education programs; ELL programming and Gifted Education
Works closely with building administrators in Title I schools to develop and implement effective Title I services
Plans and implements summer programs for Title I and migrant students
Develops and maintains budgets for the various programs
Ensures Title I services to eligible private school children
Coordinates services to homeless students
Oversees parent involvement as required by ESSA
Facilitates, supervises, and evaluates the homeless education liaison, ELL coordinator, and gifted coordinator
Provides training related to ESSA and budget development
Promotes, supports, and plans professional development activities appropriate for teachers and other staff in Title I schools
Supports schools in the school improvement process
Aligns site plans to the district strategic plan and prepares necessary school improvement documents for District Team consideration and/or approval
Works collaboratively with department directors, coordinators, and coaches to provide support in a tiered model for identified schools
Establishes Title I procedures for parental notification and communication.
Involves parents in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Title I program services.
Performs other duties as assigned or required by the Assistant Superintendent of Academic Support Services