Curriculum Coordinator - Grants #1831

Duties

Job Summary:

Responsible for the management of federal, state, and independent grants. Position is rooted in the operations of the Department of Curriculum & Instruction and the tasks associated with planning, writing, implementing, and monitoring grants that serve in direct support of a student-centered, standards-aligned instructional program.

Supervision: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

Job Duties/Essential Functions:

• Researches, writes, and administers federal, state, and independent grant applications

• Establishes and maintains efficient work processes to manage multiple state and federally funded formula grants; maintains compliance throughout the life cycle of the grants

• oversees the establishment and maintenance of procedures and record keeping systems in accordance with grant management

• coordinates grant compliance plans, policies, and procedures for federal and state programs to ensure district compliance

• Oversees, prepares, and submits reports and other documents to appropriate agencies

• prepares federal, state, and district reports accurately from raw data

• Serves as a liaison to nonpublic entities, ensuring the district meets required state and federal proportionate share guidelines

• Monitors the implementation of grant-related projects to ensure adherence to grant and district-established timelines

• Coordinates required meetings for federal and state programs

• Conducts research and collects and analyzes data to inform programming and budgetary decisions

• Coordinates projects with other curriculum coordinators, program support staff, and building administrators

• Attends all federal and state program training conferences, as needed

• Prioritizes multiple tasks, works effectively under stress, meets short deadlines

• Maintains confidentiality and integrity

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Professional Educator License with a General Administrative endorsement;

• Five years of successful K-8 teaching;

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university;

• Experience with grant writing and grant management preferred;

• Well-versed in spreadsheet applications and data management software;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

• Strong background in elementary curriculum, instruction, special education, and bilingual education;

• Ability to work well in a professional community with high expectations for its students and school;

• Completion of required training to evaluate teachers;

• Ability to analyze achievement data to help drive school-wide instructional targets and identify professional development needs;

• Creativity, flexibility, and high energy level desired;

• Ability to monitor and addresses personnel concerns promptly and fairly;

• Demonstrated skills in public and community relations, including the resolution of parent/school conflict;

• Organizational skills as evidenced by experience;

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;

• Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and/or other required written materials;

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information;

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints;

• Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others;

• Ability to react well under pressure, handle, and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism;

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;

• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate files and records;

• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

Salary/Benefits

Salary:

Salary commensurate with experience in the position. Competitive benefits package, including board paid TRS.

Additional Notes

Work Conditions:

12 month work year

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

How to Apply

Application Procedure: Submit application on-line www.district130.org

Cook County School District 130 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/district130/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1831&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

4/12/2024

Start Date

4/12/2024