Description
TITLE: DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Possess elementary and/or secondary teaching credentials and a minimum of three (3) years of 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: Departmental staff
REPORTS TO: Superintendent or designee
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, and School Improvement)
2. Supports District's Early Childhood initiatives
3. Coordinate articulation among schools, programs and the District
4. Support principals with technical assistance Coordinate with the HPSD 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
15. Assist principals in recommending the employment of Federal Programs personnel
16. Serves as district foster care liaison
17. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
18. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
19. Performs other duties as assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees
EVALUATION: Annually