Director-Project Enlightenment

Wake County Public School System•Raleigh, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Administers, develops, and evaluates early education/intervention programs for children birth through kindergarten in Wake County. Collaborates with the Senior Director to establish and implement services that are aligned to district expectations and support department and Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) goals/strategic plans.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of theory and practice of early childhood
Comprehensive knowledge of policies, procedures, programs, plans, and organizational relationships of the entire school system
Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Word and Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; can express facts and ideas in an organized manner
Ability to independently resolve problems and to perform effectively in complex work situations
Ability to develop and implement strategic objectives that improve educational outcomes and align with school system mission and goals
Ability to collaborate with and influence others, build trusting relationships, and deliver projects on time and within budget
Ability to coach and mentor employees
Ability to handle highly confidential material
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, school administrators, teachers, support staff, outside advocacy groups, community members, parents, and vendors, with an expertise in consensus building.
Master’s degree in education, administration, or related area
Four years of successful teaching experience
Two years of administrative experience
Experience with fiscal and personnel management
Experience in child development and effective early intervention practices
Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License for School Administrator Principal or Curriculum Instructional Specialist
Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.

Nice To Haves

Strong grant writing skills
Strong public relation skills

Responsibilities

Provides leadership for the development, coordination, and evaluation of Project Enlightenment’s prevention and early intervention services.
Manages and effectively integrates the program’s budget components (local funds, grant funds, and other funding sources to support identified services).
Coordinates Project Enlightenment’s services as an integral and aligned part of the WCPSS instructional programs.
Develops and administers grants, contracts, and other supplementary resources to support a significant portion of Project Enlightenment’s annual personnel and operating costs.
Aligns and manages personnel and program expenditures to meet program needs and requirements within approved WCPSS budget procedures.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and requirements of each funding source.
Recruits, hires, and oversees evaluation of all Project Enlightenment personnel.
Provides and/or oversees clinical supervision of staff and graduate level interns to meet requirements and assure quality service delivery.
Assures that all requirements for classroom, program, and staff licensure are met and maintained.
Oversees the management of the data collection system that documents and reports services provided by Project Enlightenment.
Coordinates, supervises, and monitors professional development for Project Enlightenment staff and for Project Enlightenment training provided for schools, the district, and community.
Oversees and coordinates any maintenance, renovation, furniture and equipment use, and security of the facility and adjacent grounds.
Represents Project Enlightenment, OEL, and the school district on local committees and collaboratives.
Keeps current on the latest trends, developments, and research in early childhood education, child development, early intervention and advises the Board of Education.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.