Specialist - Title I Program

Pay Grade: 833 (Min $317.85 per day)
Work Days: 218

*This is a federally funded position and is subject to the availability of funding.

Primary Purpose:
Plans, organizes, and coordinates the development, implementation, and monitoring of all Title I federally funded Campus projects to support the District's educational goals and strategies. Supports complex projects at approximately 26 Title I campuses and outreach organizations. Supports the communication of grant guidelines, program policies, District policies and procedures; maintains organizational and managerial accountability structures, and guides and coordinates the implementation of Title I and other related programs. Collaborates with school leadership and administrative staff and assists eligible campuses and departments in understanding grant requirements; maintains appropriate documentation, and ensures adherence to federal, state, and local policies and procedures

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)
• Master's Degree (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding education and students to ensure compliance
• Knowledge of applicable District policies and procedures
• Knowledge of District recordkeeping procedures
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, general vocabulary, and arithmetic
• Knowledge of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations with accuracy
• Skill at the intermediate level, working with Google Suite, Title I Crate, Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
• Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Skill in researching and writing, with a strong knowledge of business correspondence formatting, including language, grammar, and punctuation
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
• Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports
• Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to communicate effectively, in both oral and written forms
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work

Experience:

• 2-4 years' related experience in one or more of the following areas: Monitoring compliance for grants and projects, or other grant-related involvement
• Experience in project planning and management
• Experience in planning and delivering trainings

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Guides and assists in the implementation of grant action plans, maintaining activity documentation and timelines, tracking major milestones, and corresponding with grant owners regarding documentation and compliance
• Facilitates grant management and communication processes (such as agendas, templates, announcements, and minutes)
• Serves as liaison between school and district on Title I processes and procedures
• Applies knowledge of project management practices within the framework of District procedures to help accomplish goals of grants
• Maintains and gains knowledge of federal and state funding policies, requirements, and procedures; disseminates information to departments and campuses, and advises on change
• Plans, organizes, and provides project management structure to activities of grant administration
• Develops and implements a continuing evaluation of Title I programs and implement changes based on the findings
• Provides training to campus administrators on federal compliance requirements
• Provide continuous monitoring and campus audits to ensure campus compliance with Title I regulations
• Provides training on Title I procedures to campus administrators, Title I contacts and secretaries
• Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other documents required
• Assists and provides training and information to Title I campus liaisons
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required
• Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisors
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor

Equipment Used:

• Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours; occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds.

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