Federal Programs Specialist

Carthage, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 01-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Federal Programs Specialist

Responsible to:

Director of Special Services (IDEA Part B Entitlement)
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction (Title I.C; Title II.A; Title II.D; Title III LEP; Title III Immigrant)
Title I.A Director (Title I.A)

Purpose Statement: The job of Federal Programs Coordinator is done for the purpose/s of providing administrative and secretarial support to the assigned administer; motoring assigned activities; and providing information recommendations and/or direction as requested.

Essential Functions

Prepares Consolidated Federal Programs and Special Education Applications.
Processes tracks and monitors project activities per approved application/amendment.
Reconciles account balances for assigned budget categories for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances.
Files Final Reports subject to DESE and district audits.
Other administrative duties as directed by the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction the Director of Special Services and the Title I.A Director.
Compiles data from a variety of sources (e.g. budget reports specialized reports personnel records etc.) for the purpose of complying with financial state and federal requirements legal and/or administrative requirements.
Maintains manual and electronic documents files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
Researches a variety of topics (e.g. current practices policies education codes etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations that address a variety of administrative and program requirements.

Other Functions

Answers telephones and security buzzer system when needed for the purpose of screening calls transferring calls responding to inquires and/or taking messages and providing security for front door.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

General Responsibilities

Day-to-day activities related to functions listed above for the following programs:

Title I.A: Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged
Title I.C: Migrant Education Program
Title II.A: Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund
Title II.D: Technology
Title III: Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students
Title IV.A: Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities
IDEA Sec. 611 Part B Entitlement

For more information about Federal Programs visit to communicate orally and in writing

Computer skills experience with Microsoft Excel and Google Drive desired

Self-driven

Good organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to research specific topics to find needed answers

Experience in working in an institution of education preferred

Education

High school diploma

Certificates/Licenses

None

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Required Testing

None

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 70% sitting 10% walking and 20% standing. The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Required Experience:

Job Title: Federal Programs SpecialistResponsible to: Director of Special Services (IDEA Part B Entitlement)Assistant Superintendent for Instruction (Title I.C; Title II.A; Title II.D; Title III LEP; Title III Immigrant)Title I.A Director (Title I.A)Purpose Statement: The job of Federal Programs Coo...