PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAM COORDINATOR

$56,039 - $81,257/Yr

State of Arkansas - Little Rock, AR

Full-time - Mid Level

Little Rock, AR

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Public School Program Coordinator plays a crucial role in the Arkansas Department of Education, focusing on the development and coordination of the statewide education plan. This position is essential for ensuring that all school districts receive the necessary administrative assistance in the granting of federal funds. The coordinator operates under the governance of state and federal laws, as well as school board and agency policies, to facilitate a personalized education for each student. The overarching goal is to cultivate world-class educators and partner with communities to provide multi-level supports that foster a lifelong love of learning among students. In this role, the coordinator supervises and coordinates the statewide education program through subordinate managers. This involves conferring with the advisory council and department professionals, reviewing state and federal guidelines, and submitting the state application for federal funding under Title I. The coordinator is responsible for the review, certification, and funding of applications from all school districts, determining their eligibility for federal funding of education programs under Title I. Additionally, the coordinator assists school district officials by interpreting state and federal laws and regulations, providing fiscal information, and distributing grant application forms. The coordinator also develops evaluation reports based on information received from school districts, which are used to provide progress reports to the United States Department of Education. This includes reviewing reports submitted by professional support staff following on-site visits to ensure compliance with program requirements. Furthermore, the coordinator is tasked with developing policies and procedures for monitoring and evaluating federally funded programs, as well as for receiving, reviewing, and approving fund applications from school district administrators. The role requires determining the staff, material, and equipment needs for the section's operations and programs to develop an appropriate budget. The coordinator also coordinates the preparation of all reports and information requested from various offices and agencies, and performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the statewide education program through subordinate managers.
• Confer with the advisory council and department professionals regarding program development.
• Review state and federal guidelines and submit the state application for federal funding under Title I.
• Coordinate the review, certification, and funding of applications from all school districts.
• Determine eligibility for federal funding of education programs under Title I.
• Assist school district officials by interpreting state and federal laws and regulations.
• Provide fiscal information and grant application forms to school districts.
• Develop evaluation reports from information received from school districts for progress reporting to the United States Department of Education.
• Review reports submitted by professional support staff to ensure program compliance.
• Develop policies and procedures for monitoring and evaluating federally funded programs.
• Determine staff, material, and equipment needs for the section's operations and programs to develop budget.
• Coordinate the preparation of all reports and information requested from various offices and agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in secondary education, educational administration, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in education, public school administration, or a related field, including two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and guidelines relating to funding for state education programs and public schools.
• Knowledge of public school administration and federal funding application writing techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource and organizational management.
• Ability to develop and oversee implementation of state education program policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide technical assistance concerning state and federal requirements for the funding of public schools.
• Ability to establish comprehensive organizational systems and programs and to direct operations through subordinate managers.
• Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate information.