Director, School Grant Programs

About the role

The Job Lead will oversee the programming and compliance for Title I and McKinney Vento grants, collaborate with the Community School Office on Concentration of Poverty grant programs, supervise staff, and ensure alignment with system-wide goals and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a framework for equitable allocation and utilization of funds from supplemental federal and local programs like Title I and
• Collaborates with staff across various departments to provide guidance and data analysis on grant-funded programs and initiatives.
• Mentors and collaborates with supervisors, specialists, and school leadership teams.
• Supervises and coordinates the work of professional and support staff.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations for Title I and Concentration of Poverty funding.
• Designs and develops frameworks for integrating and supporting federal and state funded programs system-wide and at individual schools.
• Plans, budgets, monitors, controls, and assesses expenditures of federal and state high poverty grant funds.
• Evaluates the performance and professional growth of personnel within the office and makes recommendations for hiring and other personnel actions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Eight years of progressively responsible leadership/management experience, including experience with grant preparation, compliance, fiscal monitoring, and audits
• Five years successful teaching experience
• Three years’ experience in Title I or other Federal grant program development and management
• Experience in data analysis and application
• Advanced Professional Certificate or Maryland Educator Advanced Professional License with appropriate endorsements

Skills and Abilities

• Strong human relations skills
• Strong computer/educational technology skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong leadership and human relations skills

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires visits to schools and some occasional evening work.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Application Instructions

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment. Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position. You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification. Proof Of Licenses, Certifications And Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application. Proof Of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx Pre-Employment Requirements All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US. If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214. Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university. Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing. All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting. Additional job verification will be required for salary credit. Contact Information Susan Stansbury, Director Staffing & Licensure 443-809-7874 sstansbury@bcps.org About Us Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22nd largest school district in the nation and the 3rd largest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students. BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet schools and 116 magnet programs. Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking highly effective employees that will inspire, support, and prepare our students for a successful future. BCPS works to embrace all stakeholders, engage them in authentic collaboration and empower them to be a part of positive change, so our students, staff, and system will excel. We hope you will join our dynamic community! Apply to work at BCPS!