SUMTER COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

TITLE:Federal Programs Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution.

(2) Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience.

(3) Valid Alabama certificate in Administration or Supervision.

(4) Federal Programs experience preferred

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

JOB GOAL:The Federal Programs Director provides leadership, direction, and guidance of the Federal Programs program. Oversees the development of comprehensive program plans, implementation of planned programs and monitoring of budgets in accordance with established federal, state, and local policies. Ensures compliance with all State and Federal laws, State Department of Education Rules and Regulations, Sumter County Board of Education policies where applicable, and oversees all federal programs that fall under Federal Programs. Advises senior staff on opportunities for strategic plans, execution and implementation for such opportunities. Plans assignments, organizes workflow and coaches staff on best practices to improve efficiency.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers and monitors all aspects of Title I, Title II and other assigned federal programs including budget development and long-range financial planning.
• Collaborates across departments to support creation, implementation and evaluation of individual school improvement plans.
• Informs, interprets and recommends the effects of current and impending federal legislation.
• Remains current on laws and requirements regarding each program assigned and meets with appropriate staff to interpret and implement regulations.
• Assists Title I school administrators and planning teams with program implementation, budgeting, school improvement planning and other activities that facilitate achievement of program activities.
• Reviews, evaluates and controls expenditure requests from schools and departments related to assigned federal programs.
• Establishes, maintains and finalizes required fiscal procedures as liaison with the Finance Office.
• Assumes responsibility for building and entering initial budgets, amendments and monitoring expenditures of assigned federal budgets.
• Ensures that Title I schools and the district are in compliance with all applicable indicators that apply to assigned programs and maintains evidence there of.
• Confers with the district, site and participating private school administration on curriculum, coordination with project requirements and Title I and/or Title II program requirements.
• Prepares all required reports and maintains appropriate records for program or fiscal monitoring and/or audits
• Monitors and assists in the acquisition of additional federal funding as appropriate
• Coordinates and leads grant programs that support a variety of district activities, including instruction, facilities and operations.
• Coordinates and researches grant preparation
• Maintains current information on grant and funding availability through a database with available documentation
• Disseminates pertinent information regarding funding availability as appropriate to meet district’s needs
• Writes or assists teachers and other staff in writing grant applications to meet specified district needs within appropriate designated time frame
• Performs other duties as assigned by Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Month (240 days). Salary is based on the salary schedule of a certified director and work experience.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Administrative Personnel.

Approved by: ______________________________________ Date: ___________________

Reviewed and agreed to by:___________________________ Date: ___________________