TITLE: FEDERAL PROGRAMS DIRECTOR

EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, Certified

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in education from regionally accredited college or university
• Valid Arizona Teacher certification
• Three years teaching and/or administrative experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in grant writing preferred
• Experience in designing/coordination/presenting professional development
• Strong background with integration of technology across the curriculum preferred
• Familiarity with Federal Title program requirements and state program requirements
• Familiarity with English language acquisition services requirements

OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Director is responsible for the management and coordination of activities for the District’s federal and state projects, and monitors the work of the ELL/Bilingual Program to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines. The Director serves as the district liaison to the Arizona Department of Education and Navajo Nation Johnson O’Malley Office. The director is responsible for data analysis and monitoring of district required ELL and gifted programs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows local, state and federal law and adheres to State Department of Education and local school board policy.
• Collaborates with district personnel and IEC to implement and maintain the JOM programs K-12.
• Collaborates with district personnel and maintains instructional programs K-12.
• Negotiates with state, federal, regional and the Navajo Nation JOM Office including preparing budget revisions and represents the district at fund proposal and compliance meetings.
• Assesses programs for the purpose of ensuring quality student learning in all Language Acquisition programs.
• Develops and oversees program budgets to ensure the district’s resources are effectively utilized.
• Attends various meetings (e.g. Board, leadership, trainings, Indian Education Committee, and various committees, etc.) to provide and/or receive information.
• Coordinates, grant-related planning activities, including facilitating discussion groups and planning teams, developing surveys and needs assessments, and reviewing and reporting district data.
• Researches and chooses best practices in education that meet grant guidelines, address district needs, and ensure grant-funded projects meet district goals.
• Writes, edits, and packages grant proposals and project budgets that comply with district policies and procedures.
• Coordinates implementation of new grants, including training program staff about state and federal regulations, coordinating program evaluations, and establishing grant management schedules for financial and program reports.
• Monitors projects, grants, and programs for the purpose of ensuring that services comply with district, state, and federal requirements, and ensuring proper use of distribution of funds and timely submission of required reports.
• Negotiates with state, federal and regional funding entities, including preparing budget revisions and represents the district at fund proposal and compliance meetings.
• Develops and prepares reports that assist in decisions made relative to the operation of the school district.
• Coordinates district wide surveys; prepares information for compliance reports; oversees execution of annual reports.
• Provides grant-related training and technical assistance to district staff and teachers, including maintaining the grants and Special Projects website.
• Develops and coordinates the production of program evaluation and data collection instruments.
• Develops proposals, new programs, budgets, and grant opportunities for the purpose of enhancing the learning opportunities of students, staff, and families while following state and federal guidelines.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and webinars for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform job duties.
• Oversees the development of curriculum and instruction with the academic coaches and administrators.
• Performs other job relevant duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

SUPERVISES: Department Secretary

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year to be established by the Board. Salary is determined by individual training and experience level on approved salary schedule.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

ADA accommodations: Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodation(s) will be based upon the merits of each situation. The principal criteria will be that of effectiveness and safety.

Approved by Board: 5–21-2024