FEDERAL GRANTS AND MCAS ADMINISTRATOR 792

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General

Description

The role of the Federal Grants and State Assessment Administrator

is to coordinate the application, amendment process, and spending for all federal grants and coordinate the MCAS administration from the district level. This position is subject to available federal grant funding.

Qualifications

Master degree in education leadership or related field preferred.

Administration license preferred.

Experience in instructional leadership, school leadership, and district-level coaching strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Submit applications and amendments to DESE for all federal grants including Title I, IIA, III, IV, ESSER, IDEA 240, after consultation with and approval of district administrators (e.g. Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Special Education Director, and/or Multilingual Learner Director)

Review and evaluate federal grant opportunities with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Academics to determine their alignment with the academic mission and strategic goals of the school district, and recommend proposals/revisions that align with the curriculum department's priorities and objectives

Oversee grant spending and financial health of all federal grants in regular consultation with the Finance Department, ensuring that all activities fall within allowable spending guidelines outlined by DESE and the Federal Government

Conduct Needs Assessments/Surveys that are required under any federal grants

Write annual reports and prepare auditing materials as required by DESE, the City of Somerville, and other relevant entities (ex. Single Audit, Coordinated Program Review, Title Grant End of Year Report)

Compile annual Time and Effort Reporting for all federal grants and provide them

in a timely way to the Finance Department for auditing purposes

Consult with all private schools required under federal grants, commencing with outreach in the Spring and completing consultation meetings and subsequent action steps for participating schools

Prepare and submit required Title I compliance reports including Comparability

(November) and District Report Cards (February)

In conjunction with the SFLC and Curriculum Department, coordinate the required delivery of annual Title I parent involvement activities including any notices and parent involvement events

Support MCAS administration at the district level, including managing the PearsonAccess Next system downloads/uploads for schools, supporting schools with accommodations, training principals, and general troubleshooting

Manage the Student Insights platform including working with project engineers who maintain software/security and troubleshoot issues, training new employees, and providing access/password modifications as needed

Develop and deliver training to enhance the skills and knowledge of other staff in federal grant and MCAS administration

Facilitate knowledge sharing and organizational training to foster a culture of continuous learning and growth within the district

Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as administration may from time to time assign

Terms of

Employment

115 days

20 Hours per week

Grant Funded

Reports

to

Assistant Superintendent of Academics or designee

The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Position Type:

Part-time

Positions Available:

1

Welcome to Somerville Public Schools!

Education - Inspiration - Excellence are the themes that characterize the instructional services, departments and programs of the Somerville Public Schools.

Our Mission: The Somerville Public Schools is dedicated to the realization of the full intellectual, physical, social, and emotional potential of all students. Our talented team of teachers and other professionals provides every student with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be successful throughout their lives. This is accomplished through the delivery of innovative instruction guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum and Somerville Curriculum Frameworks, and supported through partnerships with organizations such as Primary Source, and the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach at Tufts University.

Job Requirements

No experience required

Contact Information

Central HR

8 Bonair St.

Somerville, Massachusetts 02145

Phone: 617-625-6600

Email: centralhr@k12.somerville.ma.us

Company info

Somerville School Department
Phone : 617-625-6600