DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS

Responsibilities:

Plan, coordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate an appropriate instructional program and services to support students, parents, instructors and administrators in Title I, II, III , Reading Recovery and ESL programs throughout the district, including but not limited to:

· Coordinate, articulate, write and submit the ESEA consolidated application and make revisions and amendments to the projects

· Coordinate the activities and prepare and submit necessary reports of all components of ESEA Title I projects: reading, mathematics, parent engagement, auxiliary services, intergroup relations, staff development, and Titles II and III

· Plan and monitor the budget for Reading Recovery, Literacy and ESL programs

· Direct, supervise and conduct formal and informal observations of Reading Recovery teacher leaders, ESL, Reading Recovery and Literacy teachers, and provide principals with feedback on the effectiveness of program implementation and recommend areas for improvement 

· Monitor, collect and analyze data, evaluate, and prepare and deliver a report regarding the effectiveness of Reading Recovery, Literacy and ESL programs to ensure that instruction is appropriate to achieve district wide goals

Certification / Requirements:

 Type "A" or Level II Louisiana teaching certification

· Certification as a Parish or City School Supervisor  

· Educational Leader Level 1 or higher 

· Five (5) years teaching experience -AND/OR

· Administrative supervisory experience

· Leadership experience PREFERRED

· Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders  

District Support & Commitment:

The Director of Federal Programs new to the position or to St. Charles Parish Public Schools is provided with extensive and comprehensive support to foster success and growth, including but not limited to:

 

· Professional growth opportunities for upward mobility and career advancement

· Participation in District administrative professional development sessions

· Participation in on-going district, state and national training sessions in Reading Recovery, Literacy and ESL practices for students and instructors

· Support and mentoring from Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

· Support and collaboration from all Curriculum and Instruction and Instructional Technology Department members