Find & Apply For Program Manager Jobs in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE

Under limited supervision, provides leadership and performs a variety of administrative tasks in monitoring and implementing the operations of the Title I program according to federal, state, and local guidelines. Assists with the preparation of federal grant applications and reports. Provides guidance and leadership to Title I school staff with preparing annual Title I Plans, maintaining appropriate documentation, monitoring budgets, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in long-range planning and implementation of Title I programmatic strategies aligned to the district strategic plan. Uses data and a model of continuous improvement to develop, facilitate, and evaluate appropriate, differentiated technical assistance and professional development to school-level and district-level personnel for the administration of the Title I program. Utilizes NCDPI Title I plan, requirements, and resources to develop local education agency (LEA) standard operating procedures to meet Title I program requirements. Remains up-to-date with federal requirements, evidence-based strategies to improve student outcomes, and data impacting the LEA. Reads publications and attends various seminars, conferences, and professional development opportunities to continuously enhance knowledge and skills.

• Provides guidance and leadership to Title I school staff in preparing and implementing annual Title I Plans including budgets based on comprehensive needs assessment and root cause analysis, monitoring budgets, reviewing, developing, and monitoring of parent family engagement requirements, such as compacts and policies, maintaining appropriate federal documentation, maintaining the federal inventory at the school, and adhering to federal, state, and local policies and procedures.

Conducts school visits to provide feedback regarding the implementation of the school improvement plan and Title I Plan. Responds to calls/inquiries about the Federal programs and provides technical assistance. Coordinates equitable services with participating non-public schools as part of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Coordinates Title I services with the neglected institution in the county receiving Title I funds. Compiles and analyzes data for various federal, state, and local reports. Maintains appropriate documentation as required by federal law. Serves as a district liaison to departments within the LEA, NCDPI, and other state agencies, professional organizations, and community. Performs other duties, aligned to the federal program, as assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to Title I, including but not limited to federal Uniform Grant Guidance. Considerable knowledge of school board policies, procedures, and standards regarding education. Considerable knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Considerable knowledge of the theories, practices, procedures, and resources for continuous improvement to impact student outcomes. Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of federal programs. Considerable knowledge of the principles of organization and administration. Considerable knowledge of the needs of students from diversified backgrounds and various learning abilities and styles. General knowledge of the grant application and administration process. Ability to use common word processing, database, spreadsheet, and file maintenance programs. Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from the data. Ability to assess the effectiveness of programs and activities. Ability to interpret educational policies and procedures. Ability to develop long range plans and annual budgets. Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments including, but not limited to, representatives of various departments, school-level personnel, regional and state organizations and agencies, parents/families, and community. Ability to lead and facilitate adult learning sessions aligned to best practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum:

Master's Degree in specialty program area to which assigned

Minimum:

Six years of educational experience; and an equivalent combination of training and experience

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Certification from the NC State Licensure department as a curriculum-instructional specialist or school administrator Valid and up to date driver's license Pay Grade PSM2

• $6,171.93
• Full Time Position
• 12 Months

PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS

PHYSICAL

ACTIVITY FREQUENCY C

• Constant F
• Frequent O
• Occasional I
• Infrequent NR
• Not Required

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FREQUENCY C

• Constant F
• Frequent O
• Occasional I
• Infrequent NR
• Not Required Climbing/Balancing I Lifting/Carrying O up to 20 lbs.

Crawling/Kneeling I Grasping/Twisting O Walking F Reaching F Running I Pushing/Pulling O Standing F Fingering/Typing C Sitting C Driving F requires driving car between sites

Bending/Stooping O Others:

In compliance with Federal Law, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.