Federal Programs Specialist

Overview

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Gamechangers Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.
  
  
  

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Delivers at a high level of competency in Grants & Special Population Compliance. Assesses and performs analysis on data, and prepares data to facilitate the Federal Programs functions of organization. The position is responsible for providing academic and other support as needed for students served by the identified federal program or grant.

• Oversees, reviews and approves expenditures for the area of responsibility; provides fiscal data for preparation of the annual budget. Ensures school and district compliance with any/all budget planning and expenditures.
• Collaborates with supervisor and other District staff to develop short- and long-range plans for assigned program or functional area.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships within and between departments and community agencies.
• Researches and explores feasibility of implementing new methods, technologies or programs. Obtains resources necessary to promote educational readiness.
• Develops, schedules, implements, monitors and evaluates all programs, projects and operations in area of responsibility. Assists in preventing barriers to education for students. Provides assistance and advocacy to meet the needs of students as specified by funding source. Monitors participant progress and status.
• Researches, compiles data for, and prepares various statistical, administrative and/or financial reports as required.
• Complies with all funding application and reporting requirements. Ensures school and district compliance with any/all program compliance requirements and ESEA guidelines. Provides assistance with ESEA compliance monitoring.
• Performs routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes and emails, entering and retrieving computer data as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Bachelor's degree in education, social work, or related field; Master's Degree preferred. Plus, two (2) years of related professional experience, OR an equivalent combination of realated education and experience totaling four (4) years. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED).

The Homeless Liaison's responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following

Identifying homeless students Identifying homeless students and youth in the school or district

Enrollment Ensuring homeless students are enrolled in school

Access to services Providing access to educational services, health care, dental services, mental health and substance abuse services, housing services, and other appropriate services

Communication Providing clear oral and written communication with parents, guardians, and school staff

Dispute resolution Diffusing disagreements and resolving disputes between parents, guardians, or unaccompanied youth and school staff

Transportation Assisting with transportation, including transportation to the school of origin

Case management Providing case management and monitoring student progress

Professional development Providing professional development and technical assistance to administrators and staff

Training Conducting related training for school staff