PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Date: Aug 28, 2024

Req ID: 42661

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Anticipated Starting Salary: 56038.94

Position Number: 2208-2972

County: Pulaski

Posting End Date: Sep 18,2024

Federal Programs

Join the Arkansas Department of Education where each student is recognized as an individual. Through a cultivation of world-class educators, partnering with communities, and an influx of social supports, Arkansas Department of Education provides multi-level supports that help ensure students will receive a personalized education and develop a life-long love of learning.

Duties:

The Coordinator of Curriculum and Assessment provides guidance to local education agencies on supporting students with Individual Education Programs (IEPs) in accessing the general education curriculum and statewide assessment. This section offers resources on developing standards-based IEPs and information on assessment options and accommodations. This section oversees the implementation of the ESSA requirement that no more than 1% of the state’s students participate in the alternate assessment. This section collaborates with the DESE Literacy Unit and Assessment Unit to support instruction and assessment for students with disabilities. This section works collaboratively with the state’s Dyslexia specialist to ensure that the state’s dyslexia requirements are met for students with disabilities and works collaboratively with other agency staff in the development and delivery of professional development pertaining to inclusive practices. The essential duties and responsibilities for this position are supervises professional and support staff; interviews and selects applicants; plans and participates in training of new employees; assigns duties and responsibilities to employees; assists in driving the state's inclusive education work, collaborates with DESE to support the access of curriculum and assessment for students with disabilities; coordinates the activities of various planning committees associated with special projects; assists with the development and editing of federal and other grant proposals; interviews, recommends employment of, supervises and evaluates the work performance of section personnel.

Position Information

Class Code: E016C

Grade: GS10

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $56,039.00 - $89,383.00

Summary

The Public School Program Coordinator is responsible for developing and coordinating the statewide education plan and providing administrative assistance to all school districts in the granting of federal funds. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and school board/agency/institution policy.

Functions

Supervises and coordinates the statewide education program through subordinate managers by conferring with the advisory council and department professionals, reviewing state and federal guidelines, and submitting the state application for federal funding under Title I. Coordinates the review, certification, and funding of applications from all school districts and determines eligibility for federal funding of education programs under Title I. Assists school district officials by interpreting state and federal laws and regulations and providing fiscal information and grant application forms. Develops evaluation reports from information received from school districts to provide progress reports to the United States Department of Education. Reviews reports submitted by professional support staff as a result of on-site visits to ensure program compliance. Develops policies and procedures for monitoring and evaluating federally funded programs and for receiving, reviewing, and approving fund applications from school district administrators. Determines the staff, material, and equipment needs for the section's operations and programs to develop budget. Coordinates the preparation of all reports and information requested from various offices and agencies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

Occasional in-state travel is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of state and federal laws and guidelines relating to funding for state education programs and public schools. Knowledge of public school administration. Knowledge of federal funding application writing techniques. Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource and organizational management. Ability to develop and oversee implementation of state education program policies and procedures. Ability to provide technical assistance concerning state and federal requirements for the funding of public schools. Ability to establish comprehensive organizational systems and programs and to direct operations through subordinate managers. Ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws and guidelines relating to funding for education and public schools. Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate information.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in secondary education, educational administration, or related field; plus five years of experience in education, public school administration, or a related field, including two years in a supervisory capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market:Little Rock