Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Administer and monitor, but not limited to, all aspects of the ESSA and IDEA budget
• Prepare and submit the annual project and budget for each program
• Prepare and submit all Federal and State reports related to each program
• Remain current on laws and requirements regarding each program and meet with related staff to interpret and implement regulations
• Prepare all purchasing documents. Work with the business office to maintain an up-to-date spending plan
• Maintain a current property inventory for each program. Includes receiving, tagging, and distributing equipment
• Facilitate the integration of the federal programs and IDEA monies with other instructional programs and services
• Prepare all required reports and maintain all federal appropriate records
• Work with the director of instruction or other administration of the effects of current federal programs spending
• Participate in the drafting of project proposals and reports, including the writing and development of program goals, objectives, and budget for federal funding of programs and/or projects
• Prepare and submit standard ESSA/IDEA applications for federal funding
• Evaluate all requests for projects and programs requiring federal money
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the federal programs and implement change based on those findings.
• Collaborate with the district/school’s curriculum team to ensure that the federal programs department’s goals are aligned with and supplement the district curriculum team’s initiatives and priorities.
• Assist school leadership team in the development and implementation of school improvement plans as related to federal requirements.
• Consult with administrators, counselors, teachers, community agencies, and other relevant individuals regarding federal programs
• Monitor several grant funded programs and their expenditures to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines
• Compile budget and cost estimates based on documentation program needs
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, for federal funding
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law.
• Attend federal programs conferences or other related conferences
• Qualifications: MS Degree or equivalent from an accredited educational institution
• Professional Administrators License preferred but not required – have up to three years to complete Administrative License.
• Five years teaching and/or administrative experience preferred
• Two years of experience in program project management preferred.
• SLPI:ASL rating of Intermediate Plus or above required; SLPI/ASL rating of Advanced preferred. American Sign Language (ASL) sign classes and skill development support available for selected qualified applicants who do not meet the rating level.