Director of Federal Programs

St. Charles Parish Public Schools; Lone Star (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Parish Public Schools seeks a district administrator responsible for overseeing federal grant programs and ESL/ELL initiatives across Pre-K to 12. You will ensure compliance, manage budgets, and report to district leadership and oversight agencies.

You will also design and deliver district-wide professional development on language acquisition and Title III standards, while guiding placement and reclassification processes based on data.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Educational Leadership required.
• Eligible to receive Educational Leadership certificate upon employment.
• Louisiana Type A or Level 3 teaching certificate required.
• Minimum of five years teaching or administrative supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the life cycle of federal grant programs, including drafting, submitting, managing, and amending the ESEA Consolidated Grant.
• Maintains full compliance with federal and state regulations; manages program budgets and reporting.
• Directs district-wide English as a Second Language/ELL programs to align with standards, overseeing placement and reclassification.
• Analyzes ELPT, benchmark, and state assessment data to track EL progress and advise on instructional best practices and ESSA compliance.
• Designs and delivers Pre-K-12 professional development on language acquisition, Title III standards, and content‑area integration.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Program management

Education

Master's Degree in Educational Leadership

Educational Leadership certificate eligibility

Louisiana Type A or Level 3 teaching certificate

Minimum of five years teaching or administrative supervisory experience

Job description

Work Duration: 240 Days 7.5 Hours/Day

Responsibilities:

Oversees the life cycle of federal grant programs, including drafting, submitting, managing, and amending the ESEA Consolidated Grant (Titles I, II, III, and IV) Maintains full compliance with federal and state regulations, manages program budgets, and prepares required reporting for district leadership and oversight agencies Directs district-wide English as a Second Language/English Language Learner programs to ensure academic alignment with grade-level standards, while overseeing student identification, placement, and reclassification processes Analyzes ELPT, benchmark, and state assessment data to track English Language Learner progress, evaluate program efficacy, and advise principals on instructional best practices and ESSA compliance Designs and delivers Pre-K-12 professional development on language acquisition, Title III standards, and content-area integration

Certification Requirements:

Has a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and is eligible to receive an Educational Leadership certificate once employed in an administrative position Type A or Level 3 Louisiana teaching certificate Has a minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching and/or administrative supervisory experience

District Support & Commitment:

• Support from the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Support from other district departments and supervisors
• Provision of district orientation and position on-boarding
• Professional growth opportunities for upward mobility and advancement

It shall be the policy of the St. Charles Parish School Board that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or veteran status be denied the benefits of, or be subject to, discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, transfer, or dismissal in any educational program or activity under the jurisdiction of the Board.