Project Specialist I (Houston ES)-ACE Site Coordinator
ACE Site Coordinator- Houston ES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Human Resources, Public Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university is required. Five or more weeks of Summer Supplemental duty is required to oversee the summer program.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles. Incumbent must have the ability to coordinate projects and programs for a substantial number of schools, students, and families. Incumbent must be able to communicate effectively, work with others as a team, organize and maintain records, evaluate performance, and provide constructive feedback, and manage time and resources effectively and efficiently. Work requires creativity and adaptive thinking to match program objectives. Employees in this position must be able to read, write, and speak/communicate in English in order to receive and to provide work-related information in a timely manner to other employees, supervisors, principals, school personnel, volunteers and where appropriate, visitors and students.
JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY
This position is responsible for providing leadership in the design and coordination of activities/projects and collaboration efforts, implementation and evaluation of programs which are directly linked to the educational initiatives of individual schools and the District. In the area of Student Support Services, incumbent may support the implementation of quality after school programming throughout the District.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
▪ Work with school staff and administrators to identify and address specific program/project needs.
▪ Provide leadership in a team of staff members to develop a comprehensive component of programs, which address the needs of students and families in the district.
JOB DESCRIPTION
▪ Develop broad based approach to sustain the funding of assigned program/projects in the District, including
collaboratively researching and writing grant applications.
▪ Monitor compliance with all after school grant requirements.
▪ Monitor evaluation design and coordinate the evaluation components of grants.
▪ Design and implement professional development to a diverse program staff.
▪ Oversee the ACE Austin afterschool and summer program to assure high-quality services and grant compliance.
▪ Provide an exceptional customer experience for all AISD stakeholders with intentional and professional practices that
promote a culture of respect and focus on achieving equitable outcomes.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Services are generally provided in an office or school setting. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Incumbent receives regular administrative supervision. It is expected that some incumbents will be more involved than others in planning and coordinating program activities. Supervisor may provide detailed instruction regarding changes in policies, procedures, or laws, or in reference to unusual circumstances or problems. Incumbent has significant contact with principals, teachers, parents, and other school staff to offer guidance, exchange information, and develop programs. Incumbent may also maintain contacts within the community to develop programs and utilize additional instructional methodologies.
