Program Manager - Operations & Grant Development

Taleo; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking a Program Manager for Operations & Grant Development to oversee prevention, intervention, and behavioral health services. You will coordinate staff training, guide policy development, and manage grant activities within the Prevention & Intervention department.

The role requires advanced degrees in social services or behavioral health and substantial experience in staff training and program development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s with substantial experience in social services/behavioral health.
• Experience developing training for staff in prevention/intervention/behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides guidance to staff engaged in prevention, intervention, and behavioral health; ensures training aligns with district objectives.
• Collaborates with Pennsylvania Department of Education advisors to ensure policies meet training standards.
• Develops and facilitates training for principals and school staff to create positive learning environments using evidence-based models.
• Oversees behavioral health emergency response and aftercare coordination with the City’s behavioral health department.
• Participates in developing and implementing RtII documentation and evidence-based school climate programs.

Skills

Staff training development

Training for staff in prevention/inter

Education

Master's degree in social services or behavioral health

Bachelor's degree in social services or behavioral health

Job description

Program Manager - Operations & Grant Development - (50032520)DescriptionProgram Manager: Operations & Grant DevelopmentSalary Range: $71,717 - $92,980Union: This position is NOT represented by a unionDepartment: Prevention & InterventionThe School District of Philadelphia is the cornerstone provider of public education in Philadelphia. For forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound. Over 131,000 students entrusted to the District arrive at school every day with an extraordinary range of needs and aspirations. We are committed to delivering on their right to an excellent public school education, and we are particularly focused on ensuring every student has access to exceptional educational opportunities. Equity is our mandate. Will you join us?Job SummaryCoordinates, plans and provides direction to staff engaged in training and the provision of technical assistance for prevention, intervention and behavioral health services. Oversees the response to behavioral health emergencies/crises and the aftermath of traumas that affect school communities.Essential FunctionsPrevention and Intervention Specialty• Coordinates and provides guidance to staff engaged in various activities which support prevention, intervention, and behavioral health; ensures that training is effective in meeting assessed needs and achieving departmental and District objectives.• Collaborates with the Pennsylvania Department of Education advisors to assist with the development and maintenance of policies and procedures that comply with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s training standards for SAP.• Develops and facilitates training for principals and school-based staff to support the development of positive learning environments using research-based models.• Provides oversight for the District’s behavioral health emergency response with the City’s Department of Behavioral Health to ensure appropriate risk assessment, intervention and aftercare coordination.• Participates in the development and implementation of the database system used to document student-level intervention through the District’s Response to Instruction and Intervention (RtII).• Participates in the development and implementation of evidence-based models for school climate, prevention and intervention such as Positive Behavior Support, Bullying Prevention, Restorative Practices, and Peer Mediation.• Works with stakeholders to coordinate and guide the delivery of school-based behavioral health services.• Collaborates with the City of Philadelphia’s major child-serving systems; supports interagency collaboration and resource development on behalf of District students and families.• Collaborates with other District offices to support an integrated approach to prevention, intervention and aftercare which removes barriers to learning and promotes success. Manages grants and ensures compliance with guidelines.QualificationsMinimum Requirements• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social services or behavioral health.• Five years of full-time, paid, professional experience in social services or behavioral health which have included the responsibility developing training for staff in the areas of prevention, intervention, and/or behavioral health. OR• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social services or behavioral health.• Seven years of full-time, paid, professional experience in social services or behavioral health which have included the responsibility developing training for staff in the areas of prevention, intervention, and/or behavioral health.Primary Location: Prevention & Intervention (9KR0)Job: Central OfficeOrganization: The School District of Philadelphia RegularEmployee Status: Non-ManagementJob Posting: Sep 25, 2026, 4:35:39 PMUnion Affiliation: Not represented by a unionOvertime Status: ExemptUnposting Date: Oct 25, 2026, 10:59:00 PM