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Federal/Special Programs Coordinator

 

School: XYZ Charter                                   

Supervisor: Assigned Administrator

Salary: $$$$$

 

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Primary Role and Purpose:

 

     Establish the school in federal/special programs.  Discuss with charter staff and outside personnel

      to devise, develop, implement and assess federal/special programs.

 

Qualifications:

 

     Education:

            List XYZ Charter School requirements

 

     Skills:

  • Capable of organizing and coordinating charterwide program.
  • Able to interpret data.
  • Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Working knowledge of federal and special program rules and regulations.

 

     Experience:

            List XYZ Charter School requirements

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

 

Program Management

  • Examine all federal legislation, projects and programs for grant, entitlements and allocation opportunities with regards to charter needs.
  • Informs appropriate administrators of the effects that current and impending legislation will place on the charter.
  • Assist with federal/special funding of programs through writing of proposals and reports, including the drafting and development of program goals, objectives and budgets.
  • Compile and present to Texas Education Agency (TEA) the applications for federal funding.
  • Examine all project and program request that require federal/special money.
  • Design and implement an ongoing evaluation of the federal/special programs and make adaptations based on the results.

 

Consultation

  • Work as a partner for the charter and agencies on joint federally funded projects.
  • Confer with individuals associated with federal/special programs.

 

 

 

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Finance and Inventory

  • Apply for federal funds and assist in grant-writing activities to gather funding for federal/special programs and services.
  • Manage grant-funded programs and their budgets to provide compliance with regulations and guidelines.
  • Provide cost-effective programs and see that federal/special programs are managed appropriately.
  • Assess program needs to calculate budget and cost estimates.

 

Documentation and Law

  • Gather, manage and file all hardcopy and computerized reports, records and other documents required, including required financial reports to TEA.
  • Abide by all policies established by federal and state law that apply to charter schools, Commissioner’s Rules that apply to charter schools, and the local charter policy.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

 

Job Related Conditions:

  • Maintain control in stressful situations.
  • Extended hours may be required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All primary roles and major responsibilities are listed.  Additional duties and skills may be required for each job.

 

 

 

Approved by:_______________________________Date:____________________

 

Reviewed by:_______________________________Date:____________________

 

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