GF Specialist Project III Prime Time

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JOB TITLE: GF SPECIALIST PROJECT III PRIME TIME PAY GRADE: PRF 3

JOB CODE: FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT DATE REVISED: 11/14/2024 HC

DUTY DAYS: 226 LEGACY JOB CODE:

FUNDING SOURCE: THIS POSITION IS PARTIALLY OR FULLY GRANT FUNDED. EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

AUSTIN ISD EQUITY STATEMENT:

Austin ISD is committed to developing shared definitions and expectations of equity across our District that are consistent
with our Board priorities. The board adapted definition of equity from the National Equity Project will guide our
transformational work.

Educational equity means that each child receives what they need to develop to their full academic and social potential.
Working towards educational equity involves:

• Ensuring equally high outcomes for all participants in our educational system; removing the predictability of success

• Interrupting Disrupting inequitable practices, examining biases, and creating inclusive multicultural school

• Discovering and cultivating the unique gifts, talents, and interests that every human possesses.

-Austin ISD Board President, February 2019

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. A Master’s degree is preferred. Proficiency in
Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel is required. Experience working in schools or community-based programs is
preferred. Three (3) years of related experience is required.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbent must have the ability to coordinate projects and programs for a substantial number of schools, students, and
families. Incumbent must be able to communicate effectively, work with others as a team, organize and maintain records,
evaluate performance, provide constructive feedback, and manage time and resources effectively and efficiently. Work
requires creativity and adaptive thinking to match program objectives.

JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent is responsible for providing leadership in the design and coordination of activities/projects and collaboration
efforts, implementation and evaluation of programs which are directly linked to the educational initiatives of individual
schools and the District. This position will oversee the program, purchasing, and payroll operations of the summer and
afterschool programs for Prime Time. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the affiliated Student
Support Services Administrative Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop budgets for multiple afterschool program sites.

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• Track student attendance and generate attendance reports.
  

• Observe and evaluate instruction led by teachers, staff, and educational vendors

• Procure quality instructional materials, services, and supplies.

• Evaluate request for proposals from prospective educational vendors

• Hire teachers and staff for summer and the afterschool programs.

• Process payroll entries including function pay (supplemental).

• Analyze budgets and payroll reports.

• Meet with school staff and administrators to identify and address specific program/project needs.

• Provide leadership in a team of staff members to develop a comprehensive component of programs which address the

• Monitor compliance with all after school grant requirements.

• Monitor evaluation design and coordinate the evaluation components of grants.
  

• Work with Project Director and site-coordinators on sustainability through local partnerships, supports from community

• Support sites in data collection and evaluation for grant reporting requirements and assist in completing reports to all

• Participate in ongoing professional development initiatives

• Design and implement professional development to a diverse program staff.

• Provide an exceptional customer experience for all AISD stakeholders with intentional and professional practices that

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare
situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position involves working in a normal office setting with no unusual physical demands or exposure to hazardous
situations. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Incumbent receives regular administrative supervision. It is expected that some incumbents will be more involved than others
in planning and coordinating program activities. Supervisor may provide detailed instruction regarding changes in policies,

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procedures, or laws, or in reference to unusual circumstances or problems. Incumbent has significant contact with principals,
teachers, parents, and other school staff to offer guidance, exchange information, and develop programs. Incumbent may also
maintain contacts within the community to develop programs and utilize additional instructional methodologies.
The Austin Independent School District, as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer, does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender
expression or any other basis protected by law in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions.