PROGRAM SPECIALIST - COLLEGE AND CAREER (College and Career Connections)

Job Description / Essential Elements ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLAS S TITLE: PROGRAM SPECIALIST (COLLEGE AND CAREER OPTIONS)

BASI C FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in the management of one or more programs including but not limited to, Equity, Extended Learning Opportunities, Parent, Family and Community Partnerships, Title I, Linked Learning, Career Technical Education, Foster Youth Services, Youth Development, School Improvement Program (SIP), English Language Learners (ELL), Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), Indian Education, Tutoring Services, Adult Education and Pre- kindergarten; coordinate and implement various student, family or community services; assist with student and staff placement and development, and collaborate with administrators and other personnel to assure programs comply with licensing requirements, State and Federal laws, and rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Coordinate and implement various student, family and community services; assess and evaluate program effectiveness and modify accordingly.

Provide instructional leadership to assigned program/s; assist site administrators in specifics of assigned program and its compliance requirements.

Assist with student and staff placement and development; develop and implement methods and procedures for enhancing student and staff development.

Organize and conduct short-range and long-range studies of various District programs; prepare and analyze related data.

Participate in teams associated with assigned program/s.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities and required by State and Federal agencies.

Oversee and assure compliance with State and Federal requirements with regard to curriculum, performance requirements, budgets and/or inventory of materials and equipment

Assist in coordinating parent involvement and community partnerships to enhance student success and academic achievement; assist in organizing parent and community advisory groups.

Coordinate and participate in parent education and staff professional development workshops; attend and participate in assigned conferences, meeting and committees.

Communicate with students, parents, District departments and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns; consult with and provide work direction and guidance to assigned District personnel.

Assist with preparing grant applications for program funding. Perform related duties as assigned.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Operations of state and federally funded programs. Organization of student and family services. Research and data collection and evaluation methods and procedures. Staff development programs and techniques. Instructional and curricular standards, as applicable. Oral and written communication skills. Applicable laws, codes, regulation, policies and procedures. Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Record-keeping and report preparation techniques. Operation of standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software.

ABILITY TO: Assist in the management of a variety of programs including Special Education, Equity, Extended Learning Opportunities, Parent Family and Community Partnerships, Linked Learning, Career Technical Education, Title I, SIP, EIA, GATE, Indian Education, tutoring services, Adult Education and Pre-kindergarten. Coordinate and implement various student, family and community services. Assist with student and staff placement and development. Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Learn District organization, operations, policies and objectives. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Conduct research and compile and verify data. Prioritize and schedule work. Plan and organize work. Maintain records and prepare reports. Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software. Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance. Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Hear and speak to exchange information. See to read a variety of materials.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree, experience in program management, classroom/teaching, and/or experience with categorical programs.

LICENSES OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Teaching credential and Administrative Credential or eligibility for Administrative Credential.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT: Office environment.

Requirements / Qualifications Valid California Teaching Credential

and

Valid California Administrative Services Credential

or

Certificate of Eligibility for Administrative Credential required. Please complete our on-line application in full.

Please scan required documents.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED MUST BE IN .PDF FORMAT. Credential Copy (Valid Credential(s) and/or Certificate of Eligibility for Administrative Credential (Copy of all current valid credentials from CTC website (print information from each individual credential screen then scan and upload – do not use the email documents option as it does not contain all the needed information)) Letter of Introduction (Letter must be signed.) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) Letters of Recommendation Letters must have signatures and dated within 12 months.) Resume Comments and Other Information Nondiscrimination Statement: The Elk Grove Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints concerning student against student incidents, please contact: Jenifer Avey, Assistant Superintendent, PreK-6 Education/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7795 x 67125 |TitlelX@egusd.net or Chad Sweitzer, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7795 x 67118 |TitlelX@egusd.net. For questions or complaints concerning employees, please contact: Elena Duenas, HR Compliance Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | (916) 686-7795 x 67149 |HRCompliance@egusd.net or TitleIX@egusd.net. For questions or complaints concerning Section 504, please contact: Amreek Singh, Executive Director, School Supports/504 Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7568 x 67194 |amrsingh@egusd.net. For questions or complaints concerning facilities, please contact: Robert Teresi, Risk Manager - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | (916) 686-7775 |rteresii@egusd.net. For questions or complaints concerning educational equity, please contact: Cory Jones, Director of Educational Equity - 9384 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | (916) 831-2041 |cmjones@egusd.net.