Coordinator of State and Federal Programs (8069)

Job Goal
The Coordinator of State and Federal Programs oversees educational aspects of State and Federal programming (ESEA Title I, Title III, Title IV, MOWR) and facilitates the effective implementation, evaluation, compliance, and development of those programs. In addition, the coordinator develops and plans strategic intervention frameworks including Response to Intervention, and instructional programs for English Language Learners.

Qualifications

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate Required

Advanced Degree in Education or related field preferred

Proven record of accomplishment in planning and management, ideally in a K-12 academic setting

Proven track record of thinking big, managing multiple priorities and successful work experience leading innovative technology initiatives

Professional presence and service orientation

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Must pass a background clearance.

Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Term of Employment
261 Days; 12 Months

Compensation
Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position

Benefits
As per QCUSD District policy

Reports To
Elementary and Secondary Assistant Superintendents

Evaluation
Per District Policy

Hours
40 hours per week, may require longer hours - Monday-Friday

Classification
Exempt

Performance Responsibilities
Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Supports the Strategic Plan of Queen Creek Unified School District

Develops, evaluates, and analyzes State and Federal projects (ESEA Title I, Title III, MOWR, Title IV) as related to student achievement

Provides assistance to principals and teachers in the areas of grant funded programs goal setting, budget monitoring, use of resources, data analysis, and academic improvement planning

Assists the Superintendency in planning the effective utilization of funds available to the schools through the various federal programs

Coordinates the development of projects to meet the needs of Title I, ELD, and homeless students

Develops and facilitates ongoing, differentiated professional development for ELD practitioners, general education teachers, administrators, and special service providers regarding best practices in English language development, scaffolded instruction, district initiatives, and assessment

Researches and coordinates the selection of ELD instructional materials. Oversees the process for adopting instructional materials. Assists in data collection and analysis to monitor ELD programming and student academic success during and after receiving ELD services

Consults with administrators, principals, teachers and staff to define instructional needs, effectiveness, productivity and resources

Plans with professional staff in the utilization of funds available to the schools through the various federal programs

Supports classroom teachers in evidence-based instructional strategies which support language learning in core content classes

Keeps abreast of and informs district administration of changes in rules and regulations of the Arizona State Board of Education and state and federal laws concerning areas of responsibility

Assists with compliance issues, amendments and training regarding grant funded programs law and procedures

Provides exceptional customer service to site administrators in related areas of school operation

Attends all federal and state program training institutes as needed or recommended

Participates in the annual budget development activities for state and federal programs

Performs other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend or stoop. The employee is frequently required to move about the campus. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here 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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and extreme heat or cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Notice of Nondiscrimination
Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Queen Creek Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Athletics & Student Services, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-7488 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Special Education, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-5990.

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad u orientación sexual en la admisión y el acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades ni en ningún aspecto de sus operaciones, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas sobre las políticas antidiscriminatorias: Coordinador del Título IX, Director de Atletismo y Servicios Estudiantiles, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Teléfono 480-987-7488; y Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Educación Especial, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Teléfono 480-987-5990.

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