***PLEASE NOTE:  The Job Description/Qualifications for this position was revised on 3/13/2025.***

 

Reports To:  Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services

 

Terms of Employment: Permanent, 12 Month Position

 

Nature of Work

 

The Director of Grants and Special Programs is responsible for overseeing and managing grant applications, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, supporting Advanced Teaching Roles (ATR) initiatives, and overseeing the implementation of the district’s Spanish Immersion program, District Arts Programming and the School Improvement Process. This position collaborates with district leadership, school administrators, teachers, and community stakeholders to enhance educational opportunities and secure funding that supports instructional excellence and bilingual education.

 

Qualifications and Licensure

• Master’s Degree in Education
• Experience in grant writing and grant management preferred
• Knowledge of Advanced Teaching Roles and teacher leadership models
• Experience with bilingual or dual-language immersion programs
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with educators, administrators, and community stakeholders

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Research, write, and submit grant applications to secure funding for district programs.
• Monitor grant compliance, reporting, and budget alignment to ensure appropriate use of funds.
• Maintain accurate records of all grant-related activities and provide timely reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with finance and program departments to ensure grant expenditures align with approved budgets.
• Oversee and support the implementation of Advanced Teaching Roles (ATR) within the district.
• Collaborate with school leadership to develop and sustain ATR structures that enhance teacher leadership and student outcomes.
• Provide training and professional development for teachers participating in Advanced Teaching Roles.
• Oversee and support the implementation of Spanish Immersion within the district.
• Monitor the Spanish Immersion program to ensure high-quality bilingual instruction.
• Provide leadership and support to immersion teachers, ensuring best practices in language acquisition and instructional strategies.
• Ensure compliance with state and district policies related to immersion education.
• Oversee and support the implementation of Arts Programming within the district.
• Collaborate with families, school leadership, and community partners to promote success and growth of programs, including Spanish Immersion and Arts.
• Facilitate and lead the School Improvement Process working collaboratively with district level School Improvement coaches.
• Analyze and report on the effectiveness of programs, making recommendations for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees of this job.