Director, School Grant Programs

Leads, plans, coordinates, and supervises programing and compliance for the Title I and McKinney Vento grants. Collaborates with the Community school office on school programs funded through the and Concentration of Poverty grant.  Supervises professional and support staff.  Ensures that the programs address and support the system-wide goals and priorities.  Performs other duties as assigned.

• Leads, develops, coordinates, and implements a framework to ensure that funds provided to the Baltimore County Public Schools through supplemental federal and local programs such as Title I and are equitably allotted and fully utilized in accordance with program requirements.

• Collaborates with staff in the Office of Research and the Office of Community Schools, and other curricular offices to provide guidance and data analysis regarding the implementation of grant funded programs and initiatives. 
• Mentors and collaborates with supervisors, specialists and school leadership teams. 
• Leads, plans, coordinates, and supervises the work of professional and support staff.
• Leads, coordinates and monitors the implementation and effectiveness of Title I programs under the accountability measures listed in Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and, in collaboration with the Community Schools office, the effective use of Concentration of Poverty funding as outlined in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. 
• Develops and presents professional development programs, such as trainings in new federal and state mandates.
• Collaborates with content offices to ensure grant funds are used to supplement the instructional program.

• Supports schools, whose Free and Reduced-Price Meal System (FARMS) data qualify them for high poverty grant resources, with procedures and guidelines of federal and state programs.

• Leads, develops, coordinates, and implements a framework to align, integrate, and avoid duplication of special education, Title I, School Improvement, Community Schools and other services. 

• Provides timely and effective support for students attending high poverty schools through related services such as early childhood programs, special education, and programs for students whose families are homeless.

• Designs and develops a framework for supporting the effective use of federal and state funded programs system-wide and at individual schools to improve the achievement of students.

• Leads and develops, in consultation with staff from nonpublic schools, a framework to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations for providing services to Title I eligible students attending nonpublic schools.

• Designs and develops a framework for identifying and disseminating research-based strategies that demonstrate success in improving the achievement of students attending schools in high poverty communities.

• In conjunction with the executive director, coordinator, program supervisor and fiscal supervisor, plans, budgets, monitors, controls, and assesses expenditures of federal and state high poverty grant funds.

• Evaluates the performance and professional growth and development of personnel within the office and recommends decisions related to hiring and other personnel actions.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in a related field. 
• Eight years of progressively responsible leadership/management experience which included experience with grant preparation, compliance, fiscal monitoring and audits; and involved the planning, implementation, and evaluation of professional development for diverse audiences.  
• Five years successful teaching experience.  
• Three years’ experience in Title I or other Federal grant program development and management.  
• Experience in data analysis and application.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate in an area appropriate to the assignment with an Administrator I or Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principal endorsement.

  OR

Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional License in an area appropriate to the assignment and Administrator I or Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principal .

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstration of strong human relations skills.
• Demonstration of strong computer/educational technology skills.
• Demonstration of strong oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstration of strong leadership and human relations skills.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment.  Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

Requires visitations to schools and some occasional evening work. 

FLSA:  Exempt

RETIREMENT:       Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System

GRADE:    Director Scale 

SALARY:     $120,700 - $223,006

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at: 

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll 

 

OTHER COMPENSATION:  Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement. 

BENEFITS:  BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.  Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire. 

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement 

This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions.  It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees. 

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937).

Application Instructions: 

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. 

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).  Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment. 
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.   
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment.  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered.  A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.  
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification. 

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education: 

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer. 
• Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.  

Proof of Degree Equivalency: 

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx 

Pre-Employment Requirements: 

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.  
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US. 
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214. 
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university. 
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing. 
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting. 
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit. 

Contact Information

Susan Stansbury, Director Staffing & Licensure 

443-809-7874

[email protected]