Director of Title I Services

Associate Director Of Title I Services

Brienza's Academic Advantage seeks a strategic and results-driven Associate Director of Title I Services to provide high-level leadership, oversight, and execution of Title I programs across multiple school sites. This role is responsible for ensuring program fidelity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and strong cross-functional collaboration. The Associate Director will serve as a key liaison between organizational leadership, school administrators, and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of classroom teaching and/or instructional coaching experience
• At least 3 years in an educational leadership role strongly preferred
• School Building Leader (SBL) or School District Leader (SDL) certification preferred
• Must not have been employed by the Department of Education within the past 13 months
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft platforms (Teams, Outlook, Excel)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Executive Communication

Serve as a key advisor to the Chief Academic Officer (CAO), providing timely, strategic written updates and insights. Co-develop and align meeting agendas with organizational priorities in collaboration with the CAO. Lead and participate in executive-level debriefs to drive continuous program improvement. Cultivate and sustain strong, culturally responsive relationships with school leaders and principals across diverse communities.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

Lead weekly supervisory team meetings focused on performance monitoring, accountability, and program outcomes. Design and facilitate monthly in-person leadership meetings. Develop and deliver high-impact professional development aligned to current educational research, trends, and best practices.

Program Oversight, Compliance & External Relations

Oversee and support all monitoring visits conducted by the Office of Non-Public and Charter Schools (ONPCS). Represent the organization in recurring ONPCS engagements and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations. Ensure full compliance with all Title I requirements through proactive oversight and collaboration with internal leadership. Oversee and ensure fiscal and budgetary planning, compliance, and reporting in partnership with the Title I Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Monitor and support school-level allocation spending, ensuring adherence to timelines, funding guidelines, and Title I requirements.

Data Strategy & Assessment Oversight

Direct the implementation and oversight of Title I assessment cycles in partnership with testing coordinators. Lead and support data analysis and formal presentations to inform strategic planning and instructional improvement.

Program Implementation & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Provide strategic support for the Title I Summer Program in coordination with the Summer Program leadership. Partner closely with internal leadership teams to ensure seamless execution and continuous enhancement of Title I services.