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Phoenix Union High School District · 1 month ago

25/26 SY - DIRECTOR, STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CC # 4641)

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Phoenix Union High School District is proud to serve a diverse population of 24,000 students and 3,400 employees in Arizona's capital city. The Director of State & Federal Programs provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of all federal and state grant programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Education

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead and monitor federal and state grant initiatives (including Title I, 11, VI, ESSER, JOM, N&D, PSPs), planning and implementing strategies for continuous instructional improvement, student achievement, and compliance with District, state, and federal policies

Support campuses in developing and executing Integrated Action Plans (IAPs) and school improvement strategies (CSI/TSI), using quarterly data analysis to inform interventions for underperforming schools

Coordinate and deliver staff training for curriculum, instruction, and federal program requirements to build capacity and ensure compliance

Design and implement evaluation methodologies to measure the impact of grant-funded programs on student learning and report outcomes to ADE and internal stakeholders

Manage and monitor grant budgets, allocations, and expenditures in compliance with USFR, EDGAR, and ADE guidelines; oversee audit preparation and cycle monitoring

Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (IDEA, GEPA, EDGAR) through documentation, reporting, and timely submissions

Compile and analyze data from multiple sources to inform decision-making, compliance, and program improvement

Represent the District in matters pertaining to state and federal grant funds with ADE, auditors, and other agencies; lead consultations and support for private school partners (PSPs)

Provide leadership for grant writing, fiscal planning, and program adjustments based on District needs and legislative changes

Facilitate regular meetings with finance, grants, and program managers; maintain Federal Programs SharePoint site and ensure timely communication

Supervise federal programs staff, including admin assistants, grants managers, and PSP program managers; collaborate with Finance, Assessment & Accountability, CTE, ESS, ELL, and Student Learning teams

Provide in-service education and guidance to administrators on state and federal mandates, District policies, and compliance requirements

Complete other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning

Qualification

Grant managementBudgeting/fiscal oversightArizona Administrative CertificateK-12 teaching experienceRegulationsLeadership experienceCommunication skills

Required

Master's degree in education, curriculum/instruction, educational leadership, public administration, or a related field, preferred

Arizona Administrative Certificate, preferred

Minimum of three years teaching experience in K-12 schools (secondary urban setting preferred)

Minimum of two years administrative or leadership experience at the school or district level, preferably in curriculum, instruction, or federal/state programs

Experience in grant management, budgeting/fiscal oversight, and supervision of staff

Knowledge of state and federal grant management rules and regulations, District policies and state statutes

Excellent oral and written communication skills required

Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with District leadership, state and federal grant administrators, Department of Education grant managers and other community

A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required