Director of Federal Compliance

Position Description:

The Director of Federal Compliance oversees federal programs and reviews the budget to ensure the budget complies with the programmatic plan. The Director of Federal Compliance independently anticipates compliance issues and opportunities to fund the districts initiatives by analyzing compliance issues and reporting on grants available for district initiatives on behalf of the district.

Reports to:

Executive Director of Grants and Federal Programs

Scope of Responsibility:

• Works closely with the federal programs staff and the Executive Director of Grants and Federal Programs to drive the vision and assists in the development of a set of measurable objectives for the Grants and Federal Programs Department.
• Presents progress reports to the Executive Director of Grants and Federal Programs.
• Ensures the Grants and Federal Programs Department is in compliance with federal statutes and regulations state laws BESE rules and regulations JPS policies and procedures and relevant contractual obligations.
• Reviews refines and establishes processes and protocols to ensure smooth and efficient administration of federal programs.
• Coordinates with other departments to obtain necessary information to ensure compliance on federal programs.
• Collaborates with other departments to answer questions and resolve any issues related to federal programs.
• Supports efforts by the Achievement and Accountability Division to track and analyze efficacy in the use of specific funds.

Instructional Components

• Fulfill duties expected of district level leaders.
• Works collaboratively with all school communities to help develop and maintain a shared vision that is aligned to the districts vision and mission.
• Collaborate with school leaders and those providing direct student instruction as well as professionals providing ancillary services.
• Review draft study recommend and implement policies curricula and plans to improve the quality of instruction and school climate and culture.
• Conduct site visits and classroom walk-throughs.
• Support leaders in the preparation of school and class schedules.
• Participate in the staffing of the school via the recruitment interview and selection and/or assignment of personnel subject to superintendent approval.
• Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students including instructional leadership team meetings and clusters.
• Monitoring tracking and analyzing any performance data.
• Supervises the implementation of equity and effectiveness in all grading policies including district school and classroom grading practices.
• Manages the timely preparation and delivery of district and statewide testing.
• Plans for and assesses the overall impact of professional development activities on improving teaching and student learning.
• Secures the necessary resources for meaningful professional growth including the time for planning and the use of emerging technologies.

Supervision

• Supervision of other leaders including Principals where applicable Directors Coordinators and all others reporting to the employee or for whose supervision the employee is responsible as applicable.
• Complete and/or assist in the preparation/implementation of employee observations evaluations IAPs and other associated tasks and monitoring.
• Applies laws policies regulations and procedures fairly consistently wisely and appropriately.
• Manages time and delegates appropriate administrative tasks to maximize the attainment of district and school goals.

Non-instructional and Other Components

• Maintain office space and work areas in a clean condition through the oversight of staff and contracted services as applicable.
• Maintain a productive culture of teaching and learning.
• Attend faculty staff department and central office/principal meetings as applicable.
• Establish school policies governing students and employees.
• Attend professional development or training sessions.
• Attend job fairs and related events as needed.
• Attend IEP MDR and A/BIT meetings as needed.
• Attend back-to-school open-house graduation and other school/community events.
• Interview employ and complete necessary hires to staff schools and any employee in the Teaching and Learning unit.
• Attend PIP Evaluation Observation IAP and student discipline meetings/hearings.
• Attend school board committee regular board meetings or special board meetings upon request
• Participate in the preparation of necessary curriculum documents.
• Maintain positive parent and community contact and problem-solving.
• Represent the district at all functions and/or meetings at which a district representative is required.
• Any extra-curricular activities as determined by the supervisor/principal.
• Meeting with teachers or staff members to discuss school operations student progress or upcoming events.
• Reviewing and finalizing budgets reports or administrative tasks.
• Planning leading facilitating and participating in professional development workshops or training sessions.
• Handling discipline issues or addressing any urgent matters that arise during the day.
• Collaborating with community organizations or partners to support both school and district programs.
• Planning and strategizing for future school and district wide improvement initiatives.
• Supporting extracurricular activities or athletic events that take place during and after school hours including but not limited to after-school tutoring and other students services.
• Providing additional supervision or support for other district personnel school leaders teachers and students who may need extra help or assistance.Manages time and delegates appropriate administrative tasks to maximize the attainment of both district and school goals.
• In collaboration with the central office staff develops safety and emergency operations plans and supervises regular safety drills.
• Fosters an overall climate that supports both student and staff success and promotes respect and appreciation for all students staff and parents who feel valued and belong to the school community.
• Supports services such as transportation food health and extended care responsibly.
• Supports the operations staff with establishing procedures for the safe storing and integrity of all public and confidential school records.
• Monitors and evaluates school operations and uses feedback appropriately toenhance effectiveness.
• Assists and collaborates with the central staff for the smooth running of personnel management emergency procedures and facility operations as needed.
• Maintains a visible and accessible presence in the school.
• Protects instructional time when scheduling events and communication efforts.
• Ensures that school facilities are conducive to a positive school environment.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation for compliance monitoring and auditing purposes.
• Collaborates with other units and school administrators and personnel in order to ensure that all federally-funded expenditures are necessary reasonable and allocable.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Executive Director of Grants and Federal Programs or Chief Academic Officer.S

Skills and Qualifications:

We seek detail-oriented independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations. Successful candidates will also demonstrate and/or possess:

• Bachelors degree.
• 5 years of progressively increasing experience in grants and federal programs with demonstrated success in growing relevant revenue streams and ensuring effective and compliant use of funds.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state laws regarding grants and federal programs.
• Understanding of school and district budget requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Uses quantitative and qualitative data from schools to make decisions and recommendations.
• Collaborative management style with a proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision-making and results.
• High degree of professionalism with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Masters degree.
• Experience in analyzing and evaluating data

Physical Involvement:

Sitting is required most of each work day. Must be able to operate office equipment. Standing walking reaching bending lifting up to 30 pounds is sometimes required. Ability to provide own transportation to schools work locations and meeting sites. Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations including locations not on the ground floor.

Compensation:

JPS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. JPS also offers a competitive benefits package.

Required Experience:

Director