21st CCLC Grant Program Specialist

Pasadena Independent School District; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District is seeking a 21st CCLC Grant Program Specialist to support ACE site coordinators in planning, implementing, managing and evaluating the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and strong leadership, organization and communication skills, with experience in education and community resources. The position entails frequent evenings and collaboration with families and schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, management or related field is required.
• Minimum leadership experience and familiarity with program planning and evaluation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and community liaison ability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Canva experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and help implement family engagement events at campus and district levels.
• Plan, provide and oversee professional development for family engagement and student programming.
• Monitor program fidelity through observations and provide coaching to site coordinators.
• Oversee tutoring alignment and ensure ACE afterschool program integration with school day.
• Manage recruitment and retention of students and families; coordinate outreach.

Skills

Program management

Community engagement

Communication

Time management

Bilingual communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in education/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

Job Title: 21st CCLC Grant Program Specialist

Duty Days: 215

Pay Grade: E06

Salary Schedule: Click for salary schedule

Primary Purpose

The Program Specialist provides support to ACE site coordinators in planning, implementation, management and evaluation of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's Degree in education, management or related field

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with the community and staff members.
• Strong organizational, customer service and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of computer proficiency using Microsoft Office and Canva
• Ability to conceive and construct innovative programs/activities targeted to specific family needs.
• Preferred Ability to communicate in native language(s) of program recipients

Experience With

• At least 3 years leadership experience
• At least 5 years in education.
• High-risk children and families
• Meeting the needs of students with multiple learning styles
• Curriculum (lesson planning, scope and sequencing)
• Staff supervision
• Training and Development
• Connecting families to resources
• Identifying and utilizing community resources
• Preferred - 21st CCLC or After School/Summer Program experience

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Plan, design, and help implement family engagement events at the campus and district level.
• Plan, provide and oversee all professional development for family engagement and student programming.
• Monitor program fidelity through continued observations of family engagement events and provide feedback and coaching to site coordinators.
• Oversee the implementation of high impact tutoring and alignment of school day to ACE afterschool programs.
• Manage the recruitment and retention of students and families;
• Work closely with the site coordinator to implement ongoing family engagement activities;
• Complete data entry and required reporting according to scheduled deadlines;
• Meet all compliance requirements including effective data and fiscal management;
• Lead and facilitate ongoing planning efforts including community outreach;
• Attend all required meetings, conferences, and trainings;
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Ability to communicate effectively (written & verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate school functions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Frequent prolonged and irregular hours including some evenings; Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending