JOB TITLE: Director of Grants and Special Projects	LOCATION: Central Office
	JOB CATEGORY: Non-Classified
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Assistant Superintendent of Instruction	PAY GRADE: Director
	FLSA STATUS: Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Provides leadership in securing funds for Rockingham County Public Schools from grant sources and for the challenge and ESL Division-wide programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Conducts grant office outreach program through project ideas solicited from various sources;
• Identifies grant opportunities to help the school division achieve the goals of the Six Year Plan;
• Stays informed of grant research, proposal writing, and submission procedures;
• Develops and maintaining a database of grant options for current and future use;
• Organizes, prioritizes, and schedules writing of grant proposals;
• Maintains readily accessible information about active grants;
• Maintains a history of division grant activity with database identified as: potential, writing, pending, active, completed, denied; including summary reports on all activities;
• Reports grant activity through bulletins and reports to various individuals and groups as appropriate;
• Provides leadership to all schools for the Challenge Program and English as a Second Language Program;
• Processes applications for exemplary school/program recognition and other selected initiatives;
• Provides administrative assistance for various instructional programs as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction;
• Stays informed of current educational trends and programs for division schools;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilitates;
• Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated ability and professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel and members of the community. The ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, school administration, and members of the community.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement as a supervisor/administrator. Successful experience in public education as a teacher and/or administrator is required. Candidates must possess a minimum of fifteen

hours of graduate study in supervision and related fields, such as curriculum development, instructional procedures and materials, research techniques, the interpretation and use of tests, evaluation of instruction, child growth and development, career education, and computer technology. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently. Strong writing and research skills with attention to detail are required. Candidate must possess strong computer skills, i.e. word processing and Internet searches.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possess personal skills reflecting flexibility, cooperation, and concern for the human element of education. Demonstrated knowledge in general school management and an understanding of current instructional practices and needs. Must be able to provide own transportation to school-related functions and schools throughout the division. Frequent operation office equipment is required. Candidate must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in settings to include: Central office and schools throughout division. Frequent walking, stooping, standing, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Travel to schools throughout the division and central office is required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Regular contact with staff members, school administrators, and members of the community.

EVALUATION

The Assistant Superintendent of Schools will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

School Board Approved

8/14/01