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This first review of applications will be December 30, 2024.Please submit the following required documents on theState of Montana Careerswebsite: * Resume -Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position. * * For a complete job description, please emailopi.careers@mt.gov * * This position is eligible for full-time telework within the State of Montana* * * *Why you would enjoy working here;Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI’s purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000 students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400 school districts, 16,000 educational professionals, and 3,000 adult learners. * * * _Benefits of working for OPI:_ · Work/life balance · Family friendly · Dedicated and caring colleagues · Health coverage · Retirement plans · Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year) · Opportunities and room for professional growth · Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. *_Job Overview:_ This position exercises leadership, technical assistance and general supervision within the Title I/Federal Grants Unit through interaction with the local education agencies (LEAs); local, state, national, and federal organizations; institutions; agencies; and policy makers relating to compliance with applicable federal laws, rules and regulations in and the design, delivery, analysis and evaluation of the ESEA Title I, Part A and Title II, Part A, and Title I Part D subpart 1 and 2 program services and program effectiveness. This position provides technical assistance of both a general and specific nature, which relies upon knowledge of school improvement research in teaching and learning; specific knowledge of scientifically based reading research including successful instructional designs, classroom implementation, and evaluation of innovative programs that appropriately meet the needs of K-12 students, appropriate and innovative K-12 curriculum and assessment, and sound teaching practices. In meeting job requirements, the incumbent must responsibly apply a complex set of statutes, rules and regulations embodied in accreditation standards, statutes, regulations, federal guidance and other mandates for program operation. Primary responsibilities of this position are to: § Monitor, analyze, and evaluate K-12 Title I-A and Title II-A programs for compliance with current state and federal statutes, regulations, guidance and policy. § Provide complex technical assistance and consultative services to school administrators, federal programs officers, curriculum directors, teachers, business managers and school board members on the implementation, development, improvement, interpretation and evaluation of the Title I-A and Title II-A programs. _Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):_ · Knowledge of rules, regulations, policy, and procedures to interpret them accurately. · Knowledge to apply rules, regulations, policy, and procedures to the collection, analysis, and evaluation of school improvement efforts, curriculum integration/alignment, and professional development models. · Skills to maintain a high level of technical and educational expertise and provide leadership to districts. · Skills in effective leadership and teamwork to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, technical personnel, diverse groups of professionals, and the public. · Skills in writing and speaking clearly and concisely. · Skills to work cooperatively with colleagues to improve innovation, efficiency, and performance of the division and the agency. · Skills to work collaboratively with OPI staff and other educators from across the state and nation. · Abilities to represent the Superintendent and OPI responsibly by actively supporting and providing leadership to promote the overall goals and objectives of the Superintendent. · Abilities to work effectively as a team member, resolve conflicts, seek improvement in one’s self and profession, and accept change as expectations, duties, and work directions evolve. · Abilities to establish and maintain professional interactions and communications with OPI staff and educators in the field. · Skills to support the direction and activities of the Educational Equity and Opportunity Division. _Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience_): · Bachelor’s degree in education · 2 years of experience in ed, planning, providing, and evaluating professional development. Working with youth populations and at-risk youth populations. · 1-year direct experience in Federal Title Programs. · Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. _Does this sound like you?_ Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation.When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is in the TRS retirement system. *Title: *Federal Grants Coordinator (03305) Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24143395 Other Locations: Kalispell, Bozeman, Billings, Butte, Missoula, Great Falls

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