What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Grants and Programs position at The Pleasantville Public School District?
Job Title: Director of Grants and Programs
The Pleasantville Public School District is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as the Director of Grants and Programs. This individual will be responsible for coordinating federal and state grants to benefit the district's educational programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and support school efforts to improve equitable access and outcomes for supported student groups using Federal and State funded programs in the district
- Provide strategic leadership in the development, submission, implementation, and management of federal and state grants funded by the New Jersey Department of Education
- Supervise and evaluate the early childhood program and staff to enhance the instructional program
- Implement procedures and coordinate the process to identify student-funded interventions, monitoring systems, and strategies to measure the effectiveness of federal and state-funded programs
- Develop and conduct or arrange for staff development training, including training on various instruction methods, enriched learning in classroom settings, and methods for identifying gifted and talented students
- Work collaboratively with district and school leadership as well as the community serving as the liaison between schools and other agencies on joint projects that are grant-funded
- Coordinate with the Student Services Department in planning instructional programs for early childhood special needs students
- Ensures compliance with grant requirements, by evaluating and monitoring programs regularly
- Practices and implements effective leadership, communication, and collaboration, including strategies for creating inclusive, collaborative, and consultative relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders
This position requires a valid New Jersey Standard Principal Certificate or School Administrator Certificate of Eligibility, as well as a minimum of five years of successful leadership experience in central administration. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the New Jersey Early Childhood Program and demonstrate strong analytical and budgeting skills. A current residency in New Jersey approved residency waiver or agreement to obtain residency within one year of employment is also required.
The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000 per year. Annual evaluation will be conducted in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluations.
This job description is not an exhaustive list, as employees may be required to perform duties not specifically designated within this document, at the employer's discretion. The Pleasantville Public School District reserves the right to modify or interpret this job description as needed.
Salary : $110,000 - $140,000
