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Coordinator Federal School Support

Position Summary:

Works in a team oriented environment to monitor program implementation and provide technical assistance to improve school-wide planning, budgeting, needs analysis to support school improvement strategies and evaluation measures to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind /ESEA Waiver.

Essential Duties:

Great Teaching & Learning (Instructional Infrastructure):

Focus: Strengthening instructional planning, school improvement, and academic support systems.

• Provide technical assistance to Title I schools regarding program implementation, educational initiatives, and compliance requirements.
• Assist in the development, selection, and adaptation of curriculum materials, learning resources, and pilot instructional programs.
• Support schoolwide planning, needs assessments, and program evaluations aligned to school improvement goals.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of progress for schools identified for improvement.
• Collect, organize, and compile information necessary for intervention activities and program performance evaluation.
• Support effective implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies and school improvement initiatives.

Great People (Talent Management):

Focus: Building leadership capacity and supporting school personnel.

• Provide guidance and technical assistance to principals and school leadership teams regarding Title I requirements and implementation.
• Collaborate with school and district staff to support planning, budgeting, and program execution.
• Assist school principals in implementing effective parent involvement and outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff through advisory committees, ad hoc committees, and task forces to strengthen program implementation and stakeholder engagement.
• Promote professional collaboration and shared departmental responsibilities during peak workload periods or staff absences.

Great Culture (System Leaders):

Focus: Promoting collaboration, family engagement, and shared accountability for student success.

• Foster collaborative relationships between district departments, school leaders, and stakeholders to support school improvement efforts.
• Promote meaningful parent and family engagement within Title I programs.
• Provide information and publication services to recruit, inform, and involve families in Title I initiatives.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and shared responsibility for student achievement.
• Maintain open communication with school leaders regarding program expectations, improvement efforts, and compliance requirements.

Great Systems (Support & Accountability):

Focus: Ensuring compliance, monitoring, accountability, and operational effectiveness.

• Provide direction in formulating, implementing, and coordinating Title I programs to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Assist in program planning and budgeting at both the site and district levels.
• Monitor inventories of instructional materials and equipment at school sites and district offices.
• Prepare and maintain documentation required for local, state, and federal compliance.
• Provide written documentation to principals and the Executive Director of Federal Programs regarding activities or behaviors that may constitute violations of local, state, or federal policies, rules, or laws.
• Assist the Executive Director of Federal Programs with preparation of the district's annual Title I consolidated application, budgets, and required reports.
• Ensure compliance with No Child Left Behind/ESEA Waiver requirements and federal program regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of district and federal program operations.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):

• Bachelor's degree in Educational Administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university required.
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience, preferably in a Title I setting
• Current Oklahoma Teaching certificate required
• Demonstrated experience with federal programs, compliance monitoring, grant-funded programs, or school improvement initiatives preferred.
• Strong planning, analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse educational community.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and reliable transportation required.

*Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education at a 2:1 ratio.  Therefore for every 1 year of college lacking, 2 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):

• Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Administration, or related field
• Knowledge and experience of Title I regulations, school improvement planning, and program evaluation processes preferred.
• Experience with budget planning, grant budgeting, data analysis, reporting systems or resource allocation

Physical/Mental Requirements:   

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Physical agility, able to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, walk, reach and climb stairs.
• Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes. stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

 Work Environment:  

• Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate controlled environment.   

Reports To: Executive Director of Federal Programs

FSLA Status: Exempt

Compensation: 905

Work Days:      242

FTE: 100
 

 This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator.  Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.