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2025-2026 School Year

Position definition : The Director of Federal Programs shall provide leadership and is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating all Federal Programs. The ultimate goal is to plan, organize, and direct the District to offer the best educational programs and services. The position is designed to support and enhance the educational process in grades P-K-12. Duties are performed in various school buildings.

Position definition : The Director of Federal Programming and Grants leads the development, implementation, and oversight of all federal and state grant programs within District 300. This role ensures alignment of grant-funded initiatives with the District’s Strategic Plan to support instructional and operational priorities across Pre-K–12. The Director collaborates with district and school leaders to identify funding opportunities, manage compliance, and maximize resource effectiveness. while supporting fiscal integrity by advising on the use of grant funds for Board proposals, capital projects, and budgeting. The Director plays a vital role in advancing educational equity and excellence through strategic grant management.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in the administration of grant-funded programs.

Serve as a key member of the Superintendent's Cabinet, contributing to district-wide strategic planning and decision-making.

Provide strategic leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all federal and state programs and grants.

Align federal and state programs and grant initiatives with the D300 Strategic Plan, district priorities, and educational goals.

Provide input and expertise on potential funding sources for Board of Education proposals, construction projects, departmental finances, and school-level budgets.

Advise district leadership on strategies to maximize federal and state grant resources to support district needs.

Contribute to the development of budget recommendations that align with grant opportunities and district priorities.

Oversee the effective and efficient management of all federal and state grants, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, guidelines, and reporting requirements.

Lead the development of grant proposals, working collaboratively with district and school-site staff to identify funding opportunities and articulate project needs.

Monitor grant expenditures and budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and adherence to grant terms.

Develop and implement internal controls and procedures to ensure the integrity and accountability of grant funds.

Manage the grant application, implementation, and reporting processes, including the timely submission of required documentation.

Ensure district-wide and school-site compliance with all federal and state program regulations and grant requirements.

Develop and implement systems for monitoring program effectiveness and working with the Grant Sponsor ensure accountability for student outcomes and program goals.

Prepare and present reports on grant activities, outcomes, and compliance to the Deputy Superintendent of Instruction, CFO, Superintendent, and Board of Education as required.

Stay abreast of changes in federal and state legislation and regulations related to education programs and grants.

Foster strong collaborative relationships with district administrators, school principals, teachers, and other stakeholders to maximize the impact of federal and state programs and grants.

Serve as a point of contact and resource for information related to federal and state programs and grants.

Facilitate communication and coordination between instructional and operational departments regarding grant-funded initiatives.

Represent the district at state and federal meetings and conferences related to grant programs.

Provide supervision and support to staff directly involved in the administration of federal and state programs and grants.

Conduct performance evaluations and support the professional growth of assigned staff.

Foster a positive and productive work environment within the Federal Programs and Grants department.

Education

Illinois Professional Education License with General Administrative or Principal Endorsement through ISBE

Knowledge

Understanding of continuous improvement processes.

Knowledge of all applicable Federal and State education requirements.

Knowledge of School Code requirements.

Experience in the development and implementation of progress monitoring including data collection, analysis and reporting.

Knowledge of Federal & State grant rules and regulations.

Knowledge of supplement versus supplant.

Abilities

Demonstrate strong work ethic, accept responsibility, and the ability to be self-motivated.

Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of individuals.

Ability to work well with other people in a team oriented environment.

Ability to effectively lead / facilitate group processes.

Ability to make tough decisions and support stakeholders in making tough decisions.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performing, and at times, unpredictable environment.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Ability to take the initiative to resolve problems without direction.

Ability to use computer-driven work processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs and software.

Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from them.

Ability to review and analyze assessment data collected by the District and Illinois State Board of Education.

Ability to process large amounts of information and organize the information to present it to various individuals who do not possess firsthand knowledge of the situation.

Ability to analyze and interpret data for decision making.

Ability to effectively contribute to the accomplishment of organization and department goals as outlined in the district strategic plan.

Ability to assess the effectiveness of programs and activities.

Ability to interpret educational policies and procedures.

Skills

Possess excellent leadership skills.

Possess enthusiasm and positive interpersonal skills.

Possess excellent documentation skills.

Possess excellent organizational skills.

Possess excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

Possess practical problem solving skills and solid troubleshooting skills.

Demonstrate ability to effectively and efficiently utilize technology.

Possess a desire to learn new things.

Performance Evaluation / Accountability

Performance evaluated annually in accordance with Illinois School Code and D300 Administrative Procedures.

Annual evaluation conducted by the Chief Financial Officer.

Salary and Benefits :

• 261 days, including paid legal holidays
• 25 vacation days
• 12 sick days
• 2 personal days
• Monthly mileage stipend of $125
• Medical, dental, optical insurance-employee choice of high deductible PPO / HSA, PPO, or HMO
• Life insurance
• Salary range : $102,595 - $111,051

Application Procedure :

A candidate must complete the entire online application to be considered for this position.

Please attach supporting documents :

Selection Procedure

Applications will be reviewed by the District Administrators.

Position Reports To

Chief Financial Officer

Disclaimer : The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

District 300 is an Equal Opportunity Employer