Director - Title I and Family Engagement II

Job Details

Job ID: 5754749

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Position

Director - Title I and Family Engagement II

Location

Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Leonardtown, Maryland

Salary

Range: $144,623 - $188,700 per year (SMASA schedule #5, Range H). Salary funded through Title I and other grant funding as available. Time and effort reporting are required.

Effective

July 2026

NATURE OF WORK

The Director of Title I and Family Engagement provides leadership and support to students, families, and school-based staff at Title I schools, other SMCPS schools, and stakeholders within the greater St. Mary’s County community to foster a whole child approach to improving student success. The Director ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for Title I and other programs, including the Judy Center and early childhood programming. They offer transparency, advocacy, and support for parents and families, aiding in navigating services, preparing reports and submissions, supervising and evaluating programs, and coordinating strategic planning, program improvement, and staff evaluation within SMCPS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Professionally relate to and collaborate with co‑workers, students, parents/guardians, and community members.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Use technology effectively to complete tasks.
• Report to work daily and on time.
• Organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks.
• Work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and follow complex oral and/or written instructions.
• Communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community promptly.
• Work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
• Oversee and provide direction to the department (personnel support for certificated and non‑certificated employees).
• Plan and implement short and long‑range objectives that relate to departmental and system‑wide objectives.
• Lead, support staff, and communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in order to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, colleagues, and the community.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people and facilitate productive academic/organizational change.
• Possess thorough knowledge of applicable Maryland laws, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, procedures, and contractual and negotiated agreement obligations.
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of St. Mary’s County Public School.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the evaluation of Title I personnel and program by the appropriate evaluation program; and students, families, and school-based staff at Title I schools to foster a whole child approach to improving student success.
• Responsibility and oversight of all components of the Title I program, including Schoolwide programs, Parent and Family Engagement, Equitable Services, Comparability, Participation Reporting, and the Consolidated Application as it relates to Title I.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Title I fiscal practices, the Title I budget, and each Title I school’s budget and budgetary record‑keeping.
• Timely and accurate submissions of all required reports.
• Manages and provides oversight of the application, enrollment, and registration of full‑day Pre‑Kindergarten in alignment with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Pillar I.
• Supports the evaluation of programs, using qualitative and quantitative information to foster a whole child approach to improving student success.
• Plans and supports student transition with students and families to middle school as consistent with Title I regulations and transitions from childcare programs into early childhood programs.
• Supports children and families in transitions in early childhood programs in collaboration with early childhood staff and the Judy Center and middle school and high school staff.
• Collaborates with Title I principals, assistant principals, and staff, and central office staff as needed.
• Participates in Division of Instruction meetings.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of early childhood programs focusing on recruitment, eligibility, and enrollment of the Pre‑Kindergarten 4 full‑day program.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of elementary, middle, and high school programs.
• Works with school-based staff to expand opportunities in early childhood and in Title I schools primary through intermediate levels, fosters partnerships, and facilitates CTE experiences as required in Title I regulations.
• Conforms with all State laws and regulations regarding Title I and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future with early childhood programming including Pre‑Kindergarten and the Judy Center Early Learning Hubs.
• Recommends and reports directly to the Chief Academic Officer adjustments to Title I plans and programming, and early childhood programming modifications or programmatic changes based on qualitative and quantitative data or regulation.
• Assists, supports, and prepares the Title I application, including Schoolwide Programming, Parent and Family Engagement, Equitable Services, Homeless, and required reservations.
• Assists in the preparation of special reports related to grants braiding with larger grants when necessary.
• Provides in‑service workshops for staff specifically designed to strengthen family and community engagement.
• Participates in the preparation of the operating budget as it pertains to federal, state, and local programs.
• Provides oversight and evaluation for the Judy Center Early Learning Hubs and programmatic staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge regarding ongoing and new Title I and related law and requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge regarding ongoing and new early childhood and related law and requirements.
• Serves as the SMCPS educational equity point of contact.
• Reviews and reports recent changes in legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluates findings and suggests changes or modifications to improve Title I and other programs.
• Performs other related and non‑related job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Administrator I or II endorsement.
• Minimum of three (3) years as a principal.

Preferred

• Successful administrative experience in a Title I school.
• Successful administrative experience at the district level.
• Elementary and Secondary school-based experience.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Full‑time twelve‑month position.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY

SMASA

POSITION TYPE

Full‑time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years of relevant experience (preferred).
• Master’s degree (preferred).
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

EEO STATEMENT

This position is a non‑discriminatory, equal opportunity employer. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information on the process for requesting accommodations, please refer to the SMCPS Accessibility Policy (policy documents not included in this description) .