POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
the direction of the Director of ESSA & Title I, the Compliance Specialist –
ESSA & Title I will monitor the implementation of Comprehensive Support and
Improvement (CSI) intervention plans for identified CSI schools. The incumbent of this position will review
and monitor CSI interventions plans and activities to minimize the risk of
negative findings so that the CSI grant risk levels remain low and in good
standing. The Compliance Specialist –
ESSA & Title I will provide counsel and guidance to school-level principals
and school teams, Title I staff, and other internal and external partners.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Collaborates with the Director, Supervisors,
and Title I Principals regarding the coordination and management of all
activities related to the ESSA guidelines;
Reports compliant findings to the Title I
Instructional Specialist;
Serves as a liaison for all local, state and
federal monitoring and evaluation activities;
Coordinates activities related to periodic
updates of the Title I processes, training materials and supplemental documents
and forms in accordance with ESSA guidelines and MSDE;
Monitors CSI intervention plans and
collaborates with the Office of Monitoring & Accountability as well as the
Area Offices to develop required improvement plans, including support for
implementation;
Reviews legislation and provides input into
recommended changes for Prince George’s County Public Schools’ policies and
regulations, as well as responses to proposed legislation;
Identifies compliance related risks by making
appropriate policy recommendations, where necessary;
Coordinates and facilitates monthly CSI Team
meetings to ensure compliance with federal, state, and district policies and
procedures;
Coordinates and facilitates quarterly
Turnaround Executive Support Team meetings to ensure compliance with federal,
state, and district policies and procedures;
Participates in federal state, and local
audits;
Monitors the evidences associated with the
school’s CSI plan and Title I School Improvement Plan;
Prepares compliance reports using data
collection, analysis and interpretation, as well as narrative summaries;
Develops and maintains operational work plans
for the implementation of work related to compliance activities, including
progress report activities;
Conducts professional learning sessions to
ensure administrators and district staff are trained on current compliance
mandates;
Assists with ensuring the district’s compliance
with Title I, Part A federal law, ESSA, and MSDE Local ESSA Consolidated
Strategic Plan; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Thorough knowledge of the federal and state
educational laws pertaining to ESSA and Title I and the district procedures
that guide the implementation of those laws;
Computer proficiency, including working knowledge
of Excel, Power-Point, Word, Google Docs and other Google applications and
ability to use online meeting tools;
Ability to train, deliver information and
provide counsel and guidance;
Excellent human relations skills and the ability
to work effectively with staff and external agency representatives;
Ability to work independently and to exercise
initiative in carrying out program duties and responsibilities;
Ability to manage multiple projects and act
both strategically and tactically;
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively,
both orally and in writing; and
Effective time and project management skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university in education, legal
issues/studies, business, or a closely related field required; Master’s degree preferred. A minimum of three (3) years of previous
experience in working with grants and/or grant compliance required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.