Title I Specialist en Clear Creek ISD

Primary Purpose

Provide campuses and departments support as they fully implement Title I grant programs. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or significant relevant experience

Special Knowledge/Skills

Effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills Strong organizational and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and inventory tracking systems

Ability to utilize on-line research skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Experience

Minimum of 3 years experience in federal programs, preferably in a school district setting

Prefer strong knowledge of Title I purchasing, inventory, and parent and family engagement requirements

Bilingual in English and Spanish (oral and written proficiency required)

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Build new/increase current high-impact parent and family engagement activities on Title I, Part A campuses with a special emphasis on EB students and their families.
2. Identify best practices and develop a toolkit for educators to increase two-way communication between school and home utilizing Title I, Part A programming.
3. Coordinate Title 1 Clerk activities and professional learning to identify and grow high impact PFE strategies and minimize low impact activities.
4. Provide parents with information regarding ways to collaborate with Title I, Part A campuses and support each child’s social, emotional, and academic growth.
5. Review and edit translated Title I-related documents, forms, and communications (Spanish)
6. Ensure translations are culturally appropriate and accessible.
7. Provide communication support and participate in campus-specific PFE activities to support bilingual families on campuses where bilingual staff counts are low.
8. Analyze student data to prioritize families in need of engagement.
9. Support campuses in the development and implementation of outreach strategies to engage Spanish-speaking and other multilingual families utilizing Title 1, Part A programming.
10. Collaborate with the Lead Teacher of the Adult Education program to on building school/ community connections.
11. Stay current on new developments and research in parent and family engagement by reading publications, attending professional conferences, and networking with surrounding school districts.
12. Maintain and update inventory of all equipment and assets purchased using Federal funds.
13. Conduct periodic physical inventories at school sites.
14. Ensure proper tagging, tracking, and reporting of Title I assets.
15. Manage the schedule and workflow of Title I clerks.
16. Serve as the primary point of contact for campus Title I clerks.
17. Notify campus principals of new Title clerk at their campus and availability.
18. Train new clerks on their job duties/responsibilities.
19. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
20. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
21. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
22. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
23. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
24. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
25. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
26. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
27. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
28. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
29. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/ department are met.
30. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
31. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Effective verbal and written communication; concentration while performing duties; maintain emotional control under stress; ability to work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Moderate standing, walking, bending, lifting; prolonged use of computer; repetitive hand motions

Independent districtwide travel required

Occasional evening or weekend work for family engagement events

Pay Grade: Admin Mgmt 1