GSRP Implementation Specialist (2 available)

Oakland Schools; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 56,612 - 65,653; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Full Health Coverage

Professional Learning Opportunities

Flexible Vacation Time

Other Perks like pet insurance

Job summary

A local educational institution seeks a GSRP Implementation Specialist in Waterford, CT. This role involves ensuring compliance with early childhood education regulations, managing data submissions, and providing support to local education agencies. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in early childhood programs. Join a team dedicated to improving educational outcomes for young children.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in Early Childhood services.
• Experience working in GSRP preferred.
• Ability to analyze and manage data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries regarding GSRP information.
• Provide support and coordination for GSRP requirements.
• Maintain and analyze data/reporting systems.

Skills

Data verification

Microsoft Office

Technical assistance

Compliance monitoring

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

GSRP Implementation Specialist (2 available) role at Oakland Schools.

IN THIS ROLE: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering early childhood education!

You’ll receive, process, and verify data from families and GSRP subrecipients, ensuring every detail aligns with rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and timelines. You’ll maintain precise, compliant data that fulfills the requirements of the Michigan Department of Education, Oakland Schools, and key stakeholders for the early childhood grant.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries and requests for child, family, and/or program level information for GSRP. Analyze and manage information needed from GSRP participants/subrecipients for enrollment, program allocations, service plans, and fact sheets required by MDE. Conduct information screening process to determine if additional data is needed to meet Oakland Schools or MDE compliance requirements. Triage and disseminate information according to the Oakland Schools GSRP flowchart.
• Provide education, support, technical assistance, and coordination regarding GSRP program requirements to stakeholder agencies which include, local education agencies, Public School Academies, Community-Based Organizations, Early Care and Education partners, and others to increase efficiency and reduce duplication while meeting Federal, State, and local guidelines/timelines.
• Review reports and/or documents from grant funders and/or regulatory agencies to identify findings of non-compliance and/or disciplinary actions. Initiate actions to correct significant variances, as necessary. Assist program administration in developing systems to meet, document, and store GSRP requirements efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain databases and generate/analyze data and/or reports from subrecipients. Develop and maintain a secure and confidential process for all activities, including the storage of referrals, requests, documents, emails, etc.
• Conduct GSRP presentations to internal and external stakeholder groups as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Development, human services, psychology, social work, community programs, business administration or equivalent.
• Three or more years’ relevant experience with the Early Childhood system of services (educator, director, Early Childhood Specialist, Early Childhood Coordinator, home visiting, curriculum specialist) and/or related experience such as project management, fiscal monitoring, grant management, or program planning.
• Early childhood experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working in GSRP strongly preferred.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Internet based software.
• Ability to properly operate required office equipment such as a personal computer, fax machine, copier and the like.

Work location

Oakland Schools - Main Campus

2111 Pontiac Lake Rd,

Waterford, MI 48328

Salary details

Salary: $56,612 - $65,653 salary based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $70,701 after employment with Oakland Schools.

Exemption: Exempt position / 12-month work year.

Why work for OS?

• Pension Plan: OS offers the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help support your financial stability.
• Full Health Coverage: High quality, low-cost health insurance plans. Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits.
• Professional Learning: OS provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets with education development.
• Flexible Vacation Time: Experience built-in vacation, including time off for winter and spring break and generous leave time, so you can have a healthy work-life balance.
• Other Perks: You’re eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance, legal coverage for most of your legal needs, additional life insurance and access to the Student Loan Repayment Program (PSLF) for loan forgiveness in public service.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of your Direct Loans based on the following requirements of eligibility:

• after the individual has made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan, and
• while working full-time for an eligible employer (for a weekly average, alone or when combined, equal to at least 30 hours)

For additional information, please visit studentaid.gove/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/publicservice

Who we are

Oakland Schools (OS) is an Intermediary School District (ISD) focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner to provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). You will help students have the best learning experience possible through your work at OS! To learn more about us, visit https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/about

How to apply

To apply, please use the Oakland Human Resource Consortium (OHRC) website. You will need to make an account on the OHRC website to apply. To access this application click the position title below: GSRP Implementation Specialist

Oakland Schools is a member of the OHRC. Once you create your account, you will be able to apply for positions within our district as well as positions available through other member districts. All applications must be completed on the OHRC website. Please do not email or fax application materials to Oakland Schools.

Important dates

POSITION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until September 4, 2025.

NOTE: Interested candidates must be available to interview September 9 and September 16, 2025.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [e-mail]

Equal opportunity

In accordance with state and federal law, Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, or enrollment. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, employees should contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel Management and Labor Relations at [phone] or [e-mail]. Students and others should contact the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator at [phone] or [e-mail].

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Education
• Industries: Education Administration Programs, Education, and Primary and Secondary Education