McKinney Vento Grant Coordinator

JOB GOALS:

• Plan, organize, implement and coordinate the McKinney Vento / Family Empowerment Center program to have impact on the District serving families and students of the District.

• Will be an ambassador for Spencer County Public Schools and commit to offering excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE REQUIRED:

      KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Subject matter in area of assignment.
• Short and long-range planning techniques applicable to area of specialty.
• In-service materials, subject matter and methods in area of specialty.
• Record-keeping techniques. 
• Oral and written communication skills. 
• Public speaking techniques. 
• Research methods and report writing techniques. 
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. 
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities. 
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 
• Principles of training and providing work direction. 
• Technical aspects of field of specialty. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

ABILITY TO:

• Provide leadership to an activity having moderate impact on the District occasionally affecting more than one unit or department, requiring adaptation of standard practices, with limited outside contact while working under general supervision.
• Provide technical assistance to District and school personnel in area of proper specialty.
• Oversee the work of committees and task forces.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. 
• Maintain records and prepare reports. 
• Compile and verify data and prepare reports. 
• Prioritize and schedule work. 
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions. 
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field. 
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. 
• Meet schedules and time lines. 
• Plan and organize work.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize, implement and coordinate a project, program or activity and evaluate staff as assigned involved in activities having moderate impact on the District affecting more than one unit or department.  
• Develop, establish or administer project, program or activity.
• Serve as liaison with other units, departments or outside agencies as required.
• Make recommendations regarding implementation of project, program or activity and evaluate effectiveness as assigned.
• Maintain communication and work closely with district staff, local school staff and the community regarding information, developments and implementation of project, program or activity.
• Prepare and assist in preparation of reports, records and other documentation as required.
• Accumulate and research data, documents and other pertinent information as required.
• Assure compliance with federal, State and District policy, administrative procedures and negotiated agreements as applicable to assignment.
• Prepare, deliver or assist with training opportunities as appropriate.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull weights, up to 50 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four years successful experience in area of assignment (preferred)