Coordinator of State and Federal Programs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5yrs. Experience, Master’s Degree Preferred
• Valid Texas Teacher’s Certificate
• Recommended by the Executive Director
• Experience in campus (P and/or AP) and/or district leadership role
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Executive Director may find appropriate and acceptable.

Center Responsibilites:

• Process all personal timekeeping, travel reporting and other paperwork in a timely manner
• Maintain professional attire and grooming appropriate for specific job position.
• Demonstrate punctual and regular attendance on the job
• Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
• Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC
• Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures
• Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
• Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
• Exhibit professionalism in all situations at the ESC
• Develop collaborative and positive relationships with schools and co-workers
• Exhibit planning and leadership on assigned tasks and projects
• Ability to take initiative and exhibit innovative thinking
• Keep supervisor advised of all pertinent financial and operations business
• Ability to handle constructive criticism in a positive manner
• Evidence of following-up and following-through with services
• Evidence of professional loyalty
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Department Responsibilities:

• Ability to handle and see to completion multiple projects simultaneously and on deadline
• Demonstrates positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
• Be willing to work as a member of a team but also independently
• Attends all called meetings including departmental staff meetings, work team meetings and general staff meetings
• Actively contributes to assigned work teams
• Upholds confidentiality of the information processed in all work, if required
• Develops and competently implements an individual work plan that clearly contributes to the accomplishment of departmental, Integrated Academic Team, and organizational goals
• Analyzes metrics and evaluates outcomes to optimize impact of work
• Demonstrates a commitment to provide exceptional customer service
• Delivers exceptional professional learning experiences

Position Responsilbilites:

• Coordinate and deliver effective training and technical assistance needed for programs or projects
• Attend trainings approved or assigned by department director to increase knowledge or improve job performance
• Assist in monitoring State and Federal grant activities to ensure compliance
• Assist districts with state initiatives/funding opportunities
• Assist campus improvement teams with planning/implementation strategies to increase student performance
• Provide training and technical assistance to districts in the allowable use of funds
• Provide technical assistance to the LEAs that are selected by TEA for program validations
• Provide technical assistance to districts in meeting Paraprofessional HQ requirements
• Provide technical assistance on Private non-Profit school participation
• Provide consultation to member districts in completion and submission of the ESSA Consolidated Grant Application and Amendments
• Provide training and technical assistance to non-member districts on ESSA Consolidated Grant Application and Compliance Reports
• Provide technical assistance to districts on Gun-Free Schools reports
• Ensure grant compliance ESSA grants
• Work collaboratively with ESC staff to provide consistent leadership supports
• Provide on-site visits to LEAs as needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
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Special Assignments:

• Train with other departments as assigned
• Mentor new specialists/consultants
• Assist in monitoring internal department processes such as travel, time and effort and budget documentation
• Assist in all areas necessary to lead the SF department
• Additional projects as assigned by supervisor or Executive Director.

Terms of Employment:

Up to 226 working days
This is an at-will employment position.
In the event of an economic slump, a reduction-in-force may be necessary. Employees will be notified in writing.

Funding Source:

Local funds
Grant funded.

Grant Cycle End Date: August 31st, 2025
Grand-funded positions may not exist past the end date.