JESSIEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description for

Administrator: Director of Federal Programs

 

DEPARTMENT:     Administrative POSITIONS SUPERVISED: As Assigned GRADE/LEVEL: K-12

WORK SCHEDULE: Per contracted days

 

JOB STATUS: Full Time

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

AMOUNT OF TRAVEL REQUIRED: See Essential Duties

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Federal Programs, under the supervision of the Superintendent, will provide leadership and direction to the building principals for all related federal program functions of the district.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

To supervise and work continuously with the Director of Curriculum and the building principals

To work with the Director of Curriculum to organize and maintain a continuous recruitment program To provide a new teacher induction each year and follow up with supports throughout the year

To facilitate the development and submission of school and district level School Improvement Plans

To oversee and be responsible for the federal and state categorical programs (Title I, Title IIA, Title VI, ESA, ALE, and ELL) of the district

To collaborate with the Director of Curriculum and the principals to develop and implement strategies for district­ wide improvement in literacy, mathematics, and science

To coordinate and oversee Desegregation Monitoring of the district To oversee Standards of Accreditation Monitoring of the district

To supervise and work with the principals in analyzing and evaluating the effect of all applicable federal, state, and local initiatives on the education program of the Jessieville Public Schools

To collaborate with the Director of Curriculum and the principals and to facilitate and monitor the development of Academic Improvement Plans (AIPs) and/or Individual Reading Interventions (IRis) for all students not yet proficient on state and/or national exams

To work with the Director of Curriculum to coordinate and provide all professional development for the district To monitor and evaluate all of the district's academic initiatives (i.e. iXL, Delta Math, Lexia, etc.)

To exercise proactive leadership in promoting the vision and mission of the district

To work with the district technology department to ensure access to current production tools and programs for district initiatives (i.e. Chromebooks, Smart Boards, Google Docs, etc.)

To update the Board Policy Manual as needed (at least annually) To perform additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent

 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements

Knowledge of the schools and JSD policies and procedures Evidence of strong commitment to quality education Evidence of strong organizational skills

Evidence of strong numerical/budgeting skills

 

Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills

Education

Minimum of Masters Degree in a job related field from an accredited educational institution. Other requirements per job description.

 

Experience

Three (3) years of teaching/administrative experience with proven curriculum understanding and classroom performance. Knowledge of classroom best-practices and effective teaching strategies is required. Other requirements per job description.

 

Certificates & Licenses

Valid Arkansas teaching certificate or license to comply with the necessary requirements to meet the position's essential duties and responsibilities.

 

Computer Skills

Ability to apply basic computer programs (spreadsheet, Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, others) to enhance job performance. (Others could include APSCN, HAC/TAC, NWEA, Classworks, eSchool, TRIAND, Shoebox)

 

Other Requirements

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all federal, state, and district requirements.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and the general public.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic math operations to meet job expectations.

 

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations appropriately to meet job expectations.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

Physical Abilities

 

Lift/Carry

 

Stand

F

IO lbs or less

F

Walk

F

11 - 20 lbs

F

SH

F

21 - 50 lbs

0

Handling/ Fingering

F

51-100 lbs

N

Reach Outward

F

Over 100 lbs

N

Reach Above Shoulder

0

 

 

Climb

0

 

 

Crawl

0

 

 

Squat or Kneel

0

 

 

Bend

0

 

 

Push/ Pull

 

 

 

12 lbs or less

0

 

 

13-251bs

0

 

 

26-40 lbs

0

 

 

41-l00lbs                               N

 

N (Not Applicable)

0 (Occasionally) F (Frequently)

C (Constantly)

 

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.S+ hrs/day) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

 

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth perception)

Sense of Sound (ability to converse with others, conduct telephone conversations)

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform with the essential functions.

 

 

The JSD HR Office has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the JSD reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the JSD may deem appropriate.

 

The Jessieville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Jessieville School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.