Director Accountability, Assessment, and Compliance

Job Overview

The Director Accountability, Assessment, and Compliance will provide leadership for the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of district systems for accountability, assessment, summer academic programming, and state and federal programs including, but not limited to, Title I and ESSA Private Non-Profit services. The director will oversee state and federal accountability including serving as a liaison between the district and TEA for submission of reports related to state and federal accountability and assessment. The incumbent will oversee administration of local, state, and national assessments and the data and reporting cycles for accountability, assessment, and state and federal programs. The incumbent will provide strong leadership in the area of academic program development and compliance in order to support alignment to state and federal regulations.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Management

Oversee Federal and State Accountability systems and processes including oversight of all aspects of accountability including A-F, RDA, and State and Federal Compliance

Oversee administration of Local, State, and National assessments (NWEA MAP)

Direct assigned federal and state programs (which may include, but are not limited to, Title I, II, III, IV, McKinney Vento, etc.) in collaboration with campus and district administration

Establish and implement support structures for Other Special Populations (homeless, foster care, military connected)

Oversee District summer school programmatic design, implementation, and monitoring in collaboration with all departments that support or manage summer programs

Oversee Data and Reporting Cycles for Accountability, Assessment, and State and Federal Programs

Create internal systems to evaluate the effectiveness of the services and programming within the Department of Accountability, Assessment, and Compliance ensuring implementation of school improvement efforts consistent with Federal and State Guidelines as outlined in ESSA and other local, state, or federal regulations and/or laws Leadership/Communication

Provide support to campus staff and district administration with the understanding of and implementation of effective special programs for students, accountability systems, and assessment administration and data

Collaborate to develop and facilitate the system for data use by district/ campus personnel in order to collaboratively analyze data to make instructional and programmatic decisions, to identify student learning outcomes, and support a cycle of continuous improvement

Serve as a liaison among principals, parents, and district administrators

Serve as liaison to TEA and Region 4 for accountability, assessment, and state/federal programs compliance

Plan and implement timely training of central office and campus staff and/or private school administrators to ensure that program needs and guidelines are met

Direct all planning, training, implementation, and evaluation related to assigned accountability, assessment, federal, state, and local programs Compliance/Budget

Ensure all fiscal policies support the instructional program for assigned Federal, State, and local programs

Oversee the distribution of Title funding to private and non-profit schools as required by Federal Law

Manage budgets for all entitlement programs and oversee financial responsibilities of the Department to include federal budget development and implementation on Title I campuses

Maintain budgetary information, prepare reports and applications, evaluation data required for fiscal audits, budget forecasts and assigned academic plans required for the programs directed

Ensure district and campus compliance with state and federal mandates, requirements and guidelines

Direct the management and maintenance of records related to Other Special Populations (homeless, foster care, military connected) students and ensure these students are placed as required by law and that services are delivered in a timely manner

Develop, manage and maintain records and data base of all ESSA funded programs and participating campuses for TEA as per TEA and federal requirements

Collaborate with other departments, both instructional and operational, to ensure that the District and campus goals are in compliance with state and federal policies and procedures

Develop program handbooks, revise guidelines and provide updates regarding state and federal programs, accountability, and assessment in accordance with policies, regulations, and laws

Maintain a current inventory for each program

Collaborate with appropriate campus and district administrators to ensure district adherence to state and federal guidelines and regulations, such as allowable expenditure, District Improvement Plan, Campus Improvement Plans, and the integration of the Title I Part A Program with other instructional programs and services

Promote an understanding of and ensure adherence to school board policies, regulations and procedures Supervisory Responsibilities

Assist in the process of recruiting, screening, interviewing, and hiring of assigned staff

Initiate personnel actions including documentation and termination under the guidance of Human Resources

Conduct performance appraisals of assigned staff

Address complaints and resolve problems in a timely manner

Plan, assign and direct work of assigned staff

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

Master's degree in content and/or related field

Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification preferred

Minimum of 3 years of experience with State and Federal Programs, administration and/or supervisory role

Minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience

Minimum of 1 year of administrative experience at the campus or district level preferred

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing

Proficient in using Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

This position is partially funded through Title I funds. This position may be discontinued if grant funds are not available.