Director of Federal Programs

WEST BOLIVAR CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

 TITLE: DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possess elementary and/or secondary teaching credentials and a minimum of three (3) years successful teaching
2. Possess a valid Mississippi administrative credential
3. At least three (3) years of successful administrative or supervisory experience
4. Experience working with students and families affected by Federal Projects
5. Knowledge of computers and basic software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
6. Knowledge of Federal Program policies, rules, and regulations
7. Knowledge of categorical programs and funding terms
8. Knowledge of curriculum and effective teaching practices
9. Ability to read, interpret and apply complex rules and regulations
10. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, school sites, community, members and government agencies
11. Ability to coordinate a variety of activities at different sites

SUPERVISES: Clerical Personnel 

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

JOB GOAL: Under the supervision of the Superintendent or designee, the Director of Federal Programs

serves as a leader in all matters pertaining to the general operation of Federal Project categorical programs by performing the functions which meet the requirements as set forth in federal, state, and local guidelines.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to:

1. Provide leadership for all phases of Consolidated Federal Projects (Titles I, II, III, IV, IX, X, Neglected and Delinquent, School Improvement, and ESSER)
2. Coordinate articulation among schools, programs and the District
3. Support principals with technical assistance
4. Coordinate with the WBCSD finance office to ensure fiscal accountability
5. Plan and implement curriculum/material development
6. Gather and disseminate Federal Programs information/resources to district staff
7. Prepare and submit required reports and applications to local, state, and federal agencies
8. Function as a district liaison to state and federal education departments
9. Provide leadership and advocacy for families and children served by these programs
10. Coordinate program priorities, activities and plans with program leadership to ensure program efficiency, accountability and concordance with the District Strategic Plan and individual School Improvement Plans
11. Demonstrate effective team building, including recruitment, hiring and placement of staff

1. Develop communication networks involving local, state and federal entities
2. Prepare and administer directly the Federal Programs budget and, indirectly, all other program budgets
3. Prepare and maintain documentation for federal monitoring visits as well as respond to needed corrective actions
4. Assist principals to recommend the employment of Federal Programs personnel
5. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
6. Supports the West Bolivar Consolidated School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
7. Performs other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:        Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees

EVALUATION: Annually