Coordinator of Federal Programs

Chandler USD 80; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

PTO

Vacation

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Wellness

Job summary

Chandler USD 80 District Office in Chandler, AZ seeks a Coordinator of Federal Programs to plan, implement and direct all federally funded grant programs across the district, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and strategic allocation of resources to close achievement gaps.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in education or related field, with a master’s preferred, plus 3–5 years of teaching experience and extensive grant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Public Administration, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of successful teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with federal entitlement grants, including management, allocations, budgeting, and/or application process.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local grant laws and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze federal projects (ESEA Title I, II, III, VII, Johnson O’Malley) as related to student achievement.
• Assist district administration in planning the use of funds available to the schools through the various federal programs.
• Assist in developing budget recommendations concerning federal projects.
• Inform, interpret, and recommend to district administration the effects of current and pending federal legislation.
• Facilitate the development of applications and reports to federal and state educational agencies to ensure compliance for funding.
• Keep abreast of and inform district administration of changes in rules and regulations of the Arizona State Board of Education and state and federal laws concerning areas of responsibility.
• Make presentations on federal programs for parents, school staff and outside agencies.
• Assist in the coordination and training of department personnel as it relates to grants, budgets, and spending.
• Ensure advisory councils, task forces and/or implementation teams as required by the grants are implemented.
• Maintain positive relationships and communication with schools and departments, City of Chandler and other agencies.

Skills

Grants management

Budgeting

Grant applications

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Coordinator of Federal Programs

Chandler USD 80 DISTRICT OFFICE - Chandler, Arizona Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Chandler USD 80

Job Details

Job ID: 5969006

Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026

AZ Big Media’s Ranking Arizona names Chandler Unified School District #1 School District in 2026

Employment Type:

Full-time

Base Salary:

$81,233

Calendar:

2611- 12 month exempt full time - 237 total work days, 24 paid holidays, 261 total paid days

Benefits:

$50,000 district provided life insurance,PTO,vacation,holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance, wellness

Performance Pay:

Available annually, may be prorated based on start date

New Hire Experience:

$400 for each full-time year of verified like experience. max $3200, college degree in a like field will be awarded $400 not to exceed a maximum of $3,200 for experience and degree.

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION:SUPPORT STAFF JOB TITLE:COORDINATOR OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS SALARY:GRADE 125 (SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL) CALENDAR:2611 (12 MONTH)

Job Goal: To plan, implement, and direct all federally funded grant programs (e.g., Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, Title VI, JOM, Migrant, FIT, etc.) across the district; ensuring strict compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while strategically allocating resources to close achievement gaps, support highneed student populations, and enhance overall instructional quality.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Public Administration, or a related field required
• Master's degree in related field preferred
• Successful teaching experience (3 to 5 years) preferred
• Demonstrated experience working directly with federal entitlement grants, including management, allocations, budgeting, and/or application process
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local grant laws and guidelines

Core Job Functions:

• Develop, evaluate and analyze federal projects (ESEA Title I, II, III, VII, Johnson O’Malley) as related to student achievement
• Assist district administration in planning the use of funds available to the schools through the various federal programs
• Assist in developing budget recommendations concerning federal projects
• Inform, interpret, and recommend to district administration the effects of current and pending federal legislation
• Facilitate the development of applications and reports to federal and state educational agencies to ensure compliance for funding
• Keep abreast of and inform district administration of changes in rules and regulations of the Arizona State Board of Education and state and federal laws concerning areas of responsibility
• Make presentations on federal programs for parents, school staff and outside agencies
• Assist in the coordination and training of department personnel as it relates to grants, budgets, and spending
• Ensure advisory councils, task forces and/or implementation teams as required by the grants are implemented
• Maintain positive relationships and communication with schools and departments, City of Chandler and other agencies

Core Values:

Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.

Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.

Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.

Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.

Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Promote positive interactions with colleagues.
• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and community members.
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Positively accept direction.
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district.
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills.
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job.
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Adhere to District and school rules and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling,crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $81,233 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required