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Job Title: Director, Office of Title I/Section 31a Monitoring and Field Services

Posting Date: September 13, 2012

Closing Date: September 27, 2012

Salary Range: $83,154.00 - $100,444.00 (annually)

Salary noted is Pre-Concession

Job Type: Administrative

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.

Reports to: Executive Director, Department of State and Federal Programs

Location: Department of State and Federal Programs

Qualifications

Education:

Applicants must possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.

Experience:

Candidates must have (5) or more years of administrative experience in
supervision and administration directly related to Title I & Section 31a
compensatory education programs; five (5) years of experience with monitoring
and/or implementing Title I/Section 31a Programs at the central office level.
Must have demonstrated experience with compensatory education budget planning,
internal audit principles, development, analysis, and monitoring. Must have
experience in providing leadership to other District Administrators including
technical assistance to personnel implementing special programs. In addition,
candidates must have experience in the administration of the requirements of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and Section 31a legislation; must have
knowledge of school improvement planning process; and must have demonstrated experience with working with and planning for parent groups.

Attendance:

Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.

Citizenship:

Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.

Physical Condition:

Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Executive Director, Department of State and Federal Programs, the Director, Office of Title I & Section 31a Compliance Monitoring and
Field Services will:

Essential Functions:

1. Provide leadership and accountability for all Title I & Section 31a Field
Service Compliance Administrators relative to the effective on-site monitoring
of the district’s Title I Programs in schools.

2. Provide leadership and accountability for the day-to-day operation of the
Office of Title I & Section 31a Compliance Field Services.

3. Develop and implement internal controls to ensure program monitoring in ALL
Title I schools remain in compliance with federal regulations.

4. Consult with the U.S. Department of Education and Michigan Department of
Education regarding the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of Title I &
Section 31a programs and funding.

5. Define, develop and disseminate processes and guidelines for compliant uses
of Title I & Section 31a funding for schools.

6. Provide oversight for training and guidance regarding appropriate uses of
Title I/31A funding, Title I/31A expenditures and programming.

7. Coordinate the personnel and budgetary guidelines between Title I/31A
schools, district personnel and finance departments.

8. Provide leadership and direction for the grant funded workshop process.

9. Supervise the update of the Title I and Section 31A Guidance Manual and Workshop Guidelines for district and local school use as it relates to monitoring schools for
compliance.

10.. Ensure the development and submission of appropriate program, comparability,
performance and other reports as required and recommend corrective measures for
Title I Comparability Report, as needed.

11. Coordinate Michigan Department of Education On-Site Review process and
ensure that required adjustments are implemented and communicated.

12. Provide direction for the collection of data for State/district audits.

13. Represent Detroit Public Schools on Title I & Section 31a Committees with
district, state and federal governments.

14. Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the
Executive Director or designee.

Security Clearance:

SECURITY

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $62.75 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.

There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.

All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

Method of Application:

Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position. All applicants are to attach a copy of their transcripts, most recent resume and cover letter. A copy of your valid teacher certification should also be attached if certification is required for the position you are applying for.

Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant's employer(s) prior to hire.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at recruitment@detroitk12.org.

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.