Executive Director of Federal Programs (2024-145)

4400 McClellan Blvd.

Anniston, AL 36201

Position Vacancy: Executive Director of Federal Programs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold valid Alabama Certification in the field of Educational Administration and Supervision from an accredited educational institution.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations.
• Five (5) years successful teaching or three (3) years administrative experience in public education or other equivalent experience as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.
• Must have positive leadership skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to supervise others.
• Must demonstrate a commitment and a focus towards improving the education of students in the Calhoun County School District.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with all stakeholders.
• Must be able to follow directives and help direct the focus of the total Title I program.

• Should be able to provide proactive, team-oriented leadership characterized by integrity, intelligence, knowledge, professionalism, and enthusiasm.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate and direct the system's Federal programs.
2. Facilitate communication and collaboration with parents, community agencies, businesses, schools and state entities to enhance the instructional services provided by Federal programs.
3. Assist schools in the development and implementation of Federal programs plans and initiatives.
4. Coordinate activities of Federal programs with all instructional programs, grants, and state initiatives to enhance academic achievement at all grade levels.
5. Oversee, monitor, report, and evaluate Federal programs budgets, program applications, and inventories in accordance with state and local regulations.
6. Utilize appropriate administrative strategies and problem-solving tools to make effective decisions regarding planning, utilization of resources, equitable distribution of resources, service delivery, and evaluation of programs.
7. Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement and take appropriate action.
8. Prepare and coordinate evaluations of various Federal programs.
9. Supervise assigned personnel, conduct regular performance appraisals, and make recommendations for appropriate employment actions according to current regulations and policies.
10. Maintain expertise in assigned areas of responsibility, including laws and guidance, current trends, and best practices.
11. Respond to inquiries, directives, and concerns in a timely manner
12. Recommend appropriate policies and procedures to system administration to improve programs and services.
13. Prepare or oversee the preparation of all required reports, proposals and plans and maintain all appropriate records and documentation of Federal programs activities.
14. Serve on system, state, or community councils or committees as assigned or appropriate.
15. Keep system administration informed of potential problems, initiatives, or program implementation requirements..
16. Develop goals and objectives consistent with and in support of system goals and priorities.
17. Facilitate, direct, and/or initiate local school and system advisory committees as appropriate for the various components of Federal programs.
18. Attend training sessions, conferences and workshops as assigned or appropriate to keep abreast of current practices, programs and legal issues.
19. Promote positive collaboration and shared decision-making with system level and local school leadership in the development and implementation of successful Federal programs.
20. Cooperate with system administration and school leaders as appropriate to integrate Federal programs with school improvement initiatives, assessment/accountability activities, summer schools, extended day programs, pre schools programs, parent involvement programs, grant writing, personnel recruitment and retention efforts, and leadership training.
21. Ensures District Level compliance of all Federal and State mandates.
22. Develops and collects required data for federal and state audits.
23. Other duties as assigned.

Length of Contract/Terms:
240 days/ 7.5 hrs per day

Compensation:
As per Board salary schedule for this position

This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Calhoun County Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by the Calhoun County School System.

Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

The Calhoun County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, religious belief, gender, or disability. Those applicants needing reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the school principal/supervisor or Superintendent's Office.