Education Specialist- Grants Compliance

Job Title:Education Specialist - Grants Compliance

Retirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may apply.Consistent with district policy SD-7.17 Employment of Retirees selected applicants are responsible for reimbursing the district through payroll deduction for the current rate of all TRS pension or TRS Care surcharges. As of September 1 2025 the TRS pension surcharge rate is 16.5% and the TRS Care surcharge is $535/month.

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Group: A55Salary Plan

Primary Purpose:Assist the Department Director of Instruction and appropriate Department Administrators to research prepare develop implement monitor and evaluate grants and grant proposals/applications for the district.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Experience:

Bachelors degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Educationin Education Criminal Justice Public Administration Businessor a related field.

Five years full-time wage-earning classroom and/or grant monitoring experience.

Valid Texas teaching certification Principal/Mid-Management Certification or valid out of state equivalent certification as above with reciprocity.

Experience with EGRANTS Perkins IDEA and Title 1 Part D preferred.

This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Extensive knowledge of education grants.

Strong communication public relations and interpersonal skills within a diverse community.

Broad knowledge and understanding of school improvement specifically related to grants.

Skill to coordinate large scale activities with staff departments agencies organizations and the public.

Ability to maintain broad knowledge and understanding of adult learning theories.

Knowledge of district organizational structure policies procedures rules and regulations preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

as point of contact for the district for the purpose of locating grants that support the districts mission/goals.

grant applications and comply with grant formatting instruction and materials needed to ensure successful submission.

all correspondence relevant to potential/future and awarded grants.

tasks and meet all deadlines for preparation and submission of grant related projects applications and grant related reports.

a working knowledge of all relevant federal and state laws rules and regulations priorities and deadlines pertaining to competitive anddiscretionary grants.

with the evaluation reporting andmonitoring of grant funded programs.

with department administrators nd chief financial officer to verify grant expenditures financial reports and to perform grant closeout procedures.

with the collection analysis and reporting of data to examine the effectiveness of grants.

in the development of policies and procedures related to grants.

10. Compile maintain and present reports records and other documents as assigned.

11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Policy Reports and Law:

12. Execute duties in a professional ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

13. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.

duties in a professional manner through daily punctual attendance at location of work assignment.

15. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities:None.

Working Conditions

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate (verbal and written) ability to instruct ability to speak ability to reason ability to compile data ability to interpret policy ability to interpret procedures and data ability to concentrate ability to memorize ability to alphabetize ability to understand verbal and written instructions ability to organize ability to analyze ability to maintain emotional control ability to maintain confidentiality ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform full duties of positionlight lifting under 15 pounds light carrying under 15 poundsability to perceive depth walking sitting standing climbing stairs and ramps kneeling stooping reaching hearing (with aid) visual acuity speakingfrequenttravel by car van or airplane driving of car/van distinguishing colors occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.

Environmental Demands:

Work inside and outside noise radiant/electrical energy work alone work with others around machines with moving parts and objects possible exposure to microwaves in use exposure to hot and cold temperatures exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.

**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Required Experience:

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