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:

Provide leadership for all phases of Consolidated Federal Projects (Titles I, II, III, IV, IX, X, Neglected and Delinquent, School Improvement and other grant programs)

1. Supports District’s Early Childhood initiatives

2. Coordinate articulation among schools, programs and the District

3. Support principals with technical assistance

4. Coordinate with the PCSD 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

12. Develop communication networks involving local, state and federal entities

13. Prepare and administer the Federal Programs budget directly and, indirectly, all other program budgets

14. Prepare and maintain documentation for federal monitoring visits as well as respond to needed corrective actions