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July 16, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 19.
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APPROVAL OF THE FEDERAL PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST - REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION
Description
The Federal Programs Implementation Specialist:
• Plans and implements strategies necessary for successful launch of initiatives and programs awarded through federal grants to ensure completion of grant activities for the benefit of target student populations, specifically English Language Learners. (i.e. Imagine Learning, Lexia Learning, ELLevation).
• Works with partner organizations to ensure implementation plans are in place and to organize necessary professional learning for teachers for implementation fidelity
• Monitor and evaluate implementation towards attainment of key objectives, attainment of student learning outcomes, education return on investment and sustainability specific to activities outlined in the Stronger Connections Grant
• Monitors assigned grant projects at the district and cost-center level to ensure completion of grant activities
• Monitor grant program requirements and deliverables for compliance and makes appropriate adjustments and amendments to grant requirements as needed
Gap Analysis
Adjust the job description to align the title and reporting structures with the roles and responsibilities and the federal funding sources (Title III and Stronger Connections Grant). This is a one-year appointment to ensure the successful implementation of grant acquired programs and activities and to transition new Multilingual Learner staff.
Previous Outcomes
To provide for the development, application process and procurement of special, state and federal categorical grants and discretionary grants which meet District needs as well as responsible for the coordination of the district grant application processes.
Expected Outcomes
The Federal Programs Implementation Specialist:
• Plans and implements strategies necessary for successful launch of initiatives and programs awarded through federal grants to ensure completion of grant activities for the benefit of target student populations, specifically English Language Learners. (i.e. Imagine Learning, Lexia Learning, ELLevation).
• Works with partner organizations to ensure implementation plans are in place and to organize necessary professional learning for teachers for implementation fidelity
• Monitor and evaluate implementation towards attainment of key objectives, attainment of student learning outcomes, education return on investment and sustainability specific to activities outlined in the Stronger Connections Grant
• Monitors assigned grant projects at the district and cost-center level to ensure completion of grant activities
• Monitor grant program requirements and deliverables for compliance and makes appropriate adjustments and amendments to grant requirements as needed
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 1 - Every Student Achieves:
Priority 1.2 - Expect Literacy for All
Priority 1.3 - Embrace Strong Instruction
Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported
Priority 2.1. - Designing Strong Student Supports
Pillar 5 - Every Community Engaged
Priority 5.2 - Strengthen Student and Family Engagement
Recommendation
That the revised job description for the Federal Programs Implementation Specialist be approved as presented.
Contact Information
RACHAEL O'DEA rachael.o’dea@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
$151,474.79 – Salary and benefits split funded between Title III and the Stronger Connections Grant
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