Campus Special Programs & Testing Manager

Job Title: Campus Compliance & Special Programs Manager
Job-Type : Full-time
Contract Days: 220 Days
Reports to: School Principal
Annual Salary: $70000

ABOUT WAYSIDE SCHOOLS: At Wayside Schools we seek staff with diverse backgrounds
experiences perspectives talents and ideas to meet the needs of our growing body of scholars and
dynamic programming. At Wayside we know that leaders who possess specific traits and
competencies are more likely to be successful in their roles and in their service to staff scholars and
families: passion for our mission a deep connection to issues of social justice a commitment to all
scholars we serve and a focus on personal growth and development.

The Campus Special Programs & Testing Manager will work collaboratively with the campus
principal and admin team to accomplish state and local requirements for testing special programs
and compliance to provide the necessary supports and systems for all scholars to achieve academic
success.

The Campus Special Programs &Testing Manager provides technical assistance and guidance
to campus administrators and staff regarding federal program requirements and grant
implementation.

Additionally this position serves as the Homeless Liaison under the McKinney-Vento Homeless
Assistance Act coordinating services and supports for students experiencing homelessness to
ensure immediate enrollment school stability access to educational opportunities and removal
of barriers to academic success. The position collaborates with campus personnel to identify
eligible scholars connect families with appropriate resources and ensure compliance with
applicable requirements.

Campus Special Programs &Testing Manager also leads and supports the special programming
provided to qualifying scholars in the Emergent Bilingual Program via LPAC meetings and
documentation and those scholars who receive 504 services via 504 meetings.
The Campus Special Programs & Testing Manager also serves as the Campus Testing
Coordinator for all testing on campus including Common Assessments TSI SAT ACT and
STAAR testing that takes at all administrations.

Required Education Experience and Certification:
Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university

Texas Teaching Certificate

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in school operations
federal programs grant administration compliance finance or a related field.
Knowledge of school campus improvement initiatives comprehensive needs assessments
program evaluation and continuous improvement processes.
Knowledge of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and applicable requirements
concerning the identification enrollment educational rights and support of students
experiencing homelessness.
Knowledge of LPAC and 504 Meeting Requirements for scholars served in those programs
Knowledge of Campus Testing Coordinator best practices and responsibilities
Demonstrated analytical data interpretation problem-solving and organizational skills
including the ability to interpret statutes and regulations evaluate program effectiveness
identify compliance concerns and determine the appropriate use of funds.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Google Suite and other relevant
data management and reporting applications.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form and explain complex regulatory
grant and program requirements to diverse audiences.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations and training maintain accurate documentation
manage multiple projects and meet established deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with district and campus administrators
Finance educators families community organizations and external agencies.
Ability to exercise sound judgment maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive personnel
student financial and grant-related information appropriately.
Performance Requirements
Coordinate monitor and communicate project plans timelines deliverables and outcomes to
maintain stakeholder engagement
Establish and maintain systems and processes to support strategic planning grant
implementation compliance monitoring documentation evaluation and reporting in accordance
with grant program and district requirements and policies.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal state and local grant requirements.
Collaborate with technical assistance providers district leadership and other partners to
develop and implement action plans achieve grant objectives and establish sustainable models
and practices.
Develop and maintain systems to track strategies evaluate outcomes identify effective
practices and support continuous improvements on campuss
Respond proactively and professionally to stakeholder requests emerging issues compliance
concerns and operational challenges; identify solutions and escalate matters when appropriate.
Support compliance with applicable student support requirements including the McKinney-
Vento Homeless Assistance Act through coordination with campuses families community
partners and appropriate service providers.
Follow and support the implementation of district policies administrative procedures
applicable laws and regulatory requirements of the LPAC and 504 programs
Participate in required training and professional development as needed to maintain
current knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations grant requirements and district
policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate organized and confidential records relating to grants compliance activities
recruitment personnel and student services.
Demonstrate consistent attendance punctuality reliability and professionalism. Regular and
punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.
Perform other duties as assigned to support campus & district goals and operational needs.

Sills Requirements
Excellent written verbal and presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex
grant compliance and program information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Strong long-term planning project management and organizational skills including the ability
to establish goals define measurable outcomes develop timelines monitor progress and
evaluate results.
Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities coordinate multiple projects maintain accurate
documentation and meet established deadlines.
Strong interpersonal teamwork collaboration and relationship-management skills with the
ability to develop productive partnerships across departments and with external stakeholders.
Ability to facilitate collaboration build consensus support shared accountability and
coordinate initiatives involving multiple departments campuses and external partners.
Ability to analyze information identify risks and operational challenges evaluate program
effectiveness interpret regulatory requirements and develop practical solutions.
Ability to interpret and apply applicable grant requirements federal and state regulations TEA
guidance and district policies and procedures.
Demonstrated initiative accountability strong work ethic attention to detail and commitment
to achieving measurable results.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision anticipate needs exercise sound
judgment and proactively address issues and concerns.
Ability to manage ambiguity adjust to changing priorities respond effectively to urgent
requests and work successfully in a fast-paced educational environment.
Ability to use spreadsheets reporting tools project tracking systems and other relevant
technology to organize information monitor deliverables analyze data and communicate
progress.
Ability to safeguard confidential student family personnel financial and grant-related
information in written verbal and electronic communications.
Ability to demonstrate integrity high expectations commitment respect dedication to
teamwork and a passion for a student-centered educational environment consistent with
Wayside Schools core values.

Physical Effort and Work Environment
Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment and requires prolonged
periods of sitting computer use reading writing and operating standard office equipment.
Ability to occasionally stand walk bend reach and move throughout district offices school
campuses and off-site locations.
Ability to lift carry or transport light materials documents laptops and recruitment or
presentation supplies as needed.
Occasional travel to district facilities school campuses job fairs recruitment events
professional development activities community organizations and other locations to perform
assigned duties.
Regular interaction with district and campus administrators employees job applicants
students families community partners and external agencies in a professional collaborative
and student-centered environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities meet time-sensitive grant and compliance deadlines
respond to stakeholder requests and adapt to changing responsibilities in a fast-paced
educational setting.
Occasional work outside normal business hours may be required to attend meetings
recruitment events training sessions or other district activities.
Ability to handle sensitive student family personnel financial and grant-related information
while maintaining confidentiality and complying with applicable laws and district policies.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable
accommodation.

Personal Work Relationships
Collaborates with district leadership to support federal grant administration regulatory
compliance student support services and organizational priorities.
Provides guidance technical assistance training and support to personnel regarding
federal program requirements grant compliance documentation program implementation and
applicable student support procedures.
Works collaboratively with campus personnel families and community partners to support the
identification of students experiencing homelessness and coordinate appropriate educational
services in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Emergent Bilingual
Program and 504 Program and Special Education.
Maintains professional responsive and solution-oriented relationships with internal and
external stakeholders while managing competing priorities addressing time-sensitive requests
and meeting established deadlines.
May provide project leadership coordinate the work of assigned personnel or supervise staff
as organizational needs evolve and as assigned by district/campus leadership.
Maintains strict confidentiality and safeguards sensitive student family personnel applicant
financial and grant-related information in verbal written and electronic communications in
accordance with applicable laws regulations and district policies.

Benefits
Free Health Insurance including major medical dental vision and life (Employee Only)
Sustainability Fridays
Free Pre-K for Staff Children
Professional Development and Coaching
403(b) plan
Texas Retirement System Plan
Stipends for candidates who meet special program qualifications

Required Experience:

Manager