Title I Coordinator/Office of Family Learning Coordinator/Liaison for Homeless Students and Youth

The Title I Coordinator/Office of Family Learning Coordinator/Liaison for Homeless Students and Youth will oversee the District's Title I program, Homeless Services, and the activities of the Office of Family Learning. The person in this position will be responsible for the planning, coordination, delivery and growth of programs and funding sources to support this work. The position ensures compliance with federal regulations and promotes effective programs to support the diverse students across the district.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Title I Coordinator

• Oversee the budget for Title I, Part A and long-range financial planning
• Complete the required Title I application and amendments as necessary under the Consolidated Resource Plan
• Identify and approve materials, teaching supplies, and equipment as allowable by federal rules
• Coordinate with the Assistant Superintendent and the staff of the participating schools to determine curriculum and instructional needs
• Monitor the effectiveness of the programming, including visits to the school
• Ensure implementation of parent involvement programs for Title I
• Serve as the district representative at state meetings; remain current on Title I laws and guidance requirements
• Work with the Assistant Superintendent to post and hire Title I staff
• Ensure equitable services to private school students as mandated by federal regulation

Office of Family Learning Coordinator:

• Develop strategic plan for the Office of Family Learning (OFL)
• Manage OFL Budget
• Manage Summer Squad, summer learning programs and activities
• Oversee]after-school and family enrichment programming at QES
• Schedule and arrange delivery of family trainings and events
• Coordinate programs/events with all OFL staff, school-based staff and administrators
• Develop and nurture community partnerships with parents, businesses, service providers and other community stakeholders
• Coordinate, in collaboration with the district's Early Childhood Supervisor, early childhood programs including Parents as Teachers, Child Outreach, and Countdown to Kindergarten.
• Provide direct supervisory oversight of all OFL programs and staff
• Ensure that timely program reports, evaluations and fiscal management targets are met
• Supervise the management of district family support programs including Blessings in a Backpack
• Seek, secure and manage all grant applications related to current/future COZ/OFL partnerships and programming
• Work collaboratively with district administration and leadership to ensure that the OFL is an active partner in district-wide planning, funding applications and strategies
• Communicate with district and school staff and parents to facilitate program participation

District Homeless Children and Youth Liaison

• Serve as the district contact for homeless for the NK school district
• Respond in an effective and timely manner to all requests for homeless assistance from schools, service agencies and families
• Ensure that all homeless students are identified and enrolled in/transported to their new school or school of record
• Ensure homeless students have immediate access to education by assisting to expedite records and provide services to support homeless children and their families, inclusive of unaccompanied youth
• Design and carry out programs and services that supplement the educational/academic needs of homeless students in an integrated environment
• Ensure all homeless students have access to FAPE under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act
• Complete the McKinney-Vento grant; provide fiscal/programmatic oversight of McKinney-Vento funding
• Assist parents in the registration of homeless students and ensure they receive information regarding the free meal program
• Represent the district at local and state meetings regarding homelessness

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above noted essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work or Human Services; Master's Degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years' experience with program development, funds procurement, strategic planning, grant writing, program evaluation and supervision, and school-home partnership development. Grant writing and management skills, demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to make independent decisions.

Experience working in

programs that serve at-risk students

License/Certificate/Certification:

n/a

Technological and/or Technical Skills:

Technological proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Platforms

Communication Skills:

Capability of responding simultaneously to a variety of requests from internal colleagues, of maintaining sensitivity to needs of parents, students and community members, and of ensuring overall satisfaction as a primary objective. Strong communication skills (spoken and written), including excellent phone courtesy

Planning Skills:

Ability to prioritize needs and respond to requests in an organized manner. Self-directed learner.

Interpersonal and Problem solving skills:

Ability to interface with parents, students and members of the public in a helpful, efficient and professional manner; ability to effectively handle public complaints and issues using an effective problem-solving approach. Ability to maintain complete confidentiality on all school, administrative, family and student issues.

Terms of Employment:

Year to year depending on funding

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60, $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person