Director of Federal Programs

Responsible to: Superintendent of Schools

About the role

Provide leadership for the direction, supervision, and coordination of the system's Federal Programs (Title IA, Title IC, Title IIA, & Title IVA).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the development and implementation of Federal Programs.
• Provide leadership and encouragement to staff in achieving the basic skills essential to attaining high academic goals.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with parents and the community, encouraging their participation and support of Federal Program activities.
• Provide leadership for the continuing professional development of Title Programs.
• Provide for the effective management of the Federal Programs budgets.
• Ensure the timely and efficient implementation and application of all guidance, policies, and procedures governing the operation of Federal Programs.
• Provide for the prompt and accurate maintenance of all records and submission of all reports required for Federal Programs.
• Manage budgets and data collection in the Consolidated Application.
• Work closely with program managers from the Georgia Department of Education.
• Oversee Federal Programs to include, but not limited to:
  • Title I, Part A - Academic Achievement & Family Engagement
  • Title I, Part C - Education of Migratory Children
  • Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction
  • Title IV, Part A - Student Support and Academic Enrichment
• Work with staff to develop and execute school improvement plans.
• Establish priorities, set realistic goals, and follow projects through to conclusion.
• Inspire enthusiasm, individual initiative, and self-confidence in employees.
• Promote professional pride.
• Delegate authority to others, allowing latitude in accomplishing the assigned task.
• Be accessible to staff members, parents, students, and the community.
• Communicate positive, clearly-defined expectations to staff, parents, and community.
• Allocate resources consistent with established priorities and identified needs.
• Produce clear and concise oral and written communications.
• Demonstrate the highest personal commitment to assigned responsibilities, providing leadership by personal example.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent.

Requirements

• Minimum L6 certification.
• Educational background and practical knowledge of general school administration at the principal level, management and planning, building-level budgeting, staffing, and child development.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, and competency in organizing, planning, and evaluation.
• Successful leadership experience with emphasis on instructional management, planning, budgeting, supervision, and interpersonal skills.
• Prior supervisory experience, including managing budgets.