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State of Colorado · 1 day ago

Migrant Education Program State Director

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) is seeking a Migrant Education Program State Director to lead the vision and implementation of migrant education initiatives. This role involves overseeing a team and managing a significant budget to ensure equitable access to education for migrant children and youth in Colorado.

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Responsibilities

Leads and supports the nine team members in the MEP office to build a cohesive and aligned approach to their work where team members support each other’s success

Develops and implements a vision and clear outcomes for the office in alignment with the Colorado Department of Education’s (CDE) strategic plan and federal/state regulations

Supports the professional growth and development of MEP team members, fostering a student-focused, high-performing, collaborative team

Centers CDE values in strategy, planning and decision making through a human-centered design approach

Leads the development and execution of long-term strategies and complex projects, effectively balancing vision, timelines, budgets and outcomes

Manages the ~$7.2 million annual budget

Demonstrates strong decision-making skills, applying evidence-based approaches to guide office priorities

Assists with special projects as needed

Other duties as assigned

Administer, implement and ensure compliance with ESEA Title I-C grant program

Supervise U.S. Department of Education (ED) Consortium -Incentive Grant applications and activities, directing the relevant content staff as necessary to carry out grant requirements, reporting, state collaboration, etc

Lead the oversight of federal migrant education funding, which includes guiding continuous program improvement, managing grant competitions, interfacing with ED and representing CDE migrant education with external partners

Oversee the analysis, submission and publication of data, including the national MSIX reporting system annual data submission

Create, review and submit core program documents, including comprehensive needs assessments, service delivery plans, grant applications, monitoring, evaluation reports, etc

Revise state policies as state/federal laws and regulations evolve

Oversee and implement the MEP structure, responding to the evolving migrant student and family populations throughout Colorado

Support grantees, districts, schools, employers and community partners in need of technical assistance around the goal areas outlined in the federal Migrant Education Program Service Delivery Plan, including School Readiness, English Language Arts, Mathematics, High School -Graduation and Services for Out-of-School Youth and Health

Supervise the statewide Parent Advisory Council and direct the Early Learning Consultant with Council activities

Represent the needs of migratory students and their families at the state and national level, representing CDE in conferences, interagency gatherings, national consortia meetings, as well as engaging with the media as directed by CDE Communications

Utilize data and feedback to inform decisions, monitor progress toward goals and continuously improve program outcomes and operations

Use quantitative and qualitative data to inform decision-making, support continuous improvement and communicate outcomes to partners and collaborators

Ensure federal funds are spent efficiently and in alignment with program priorities

Proactively identify potential compliance or operational risks and develop strategies to address them

Promote communication and collaboration within the Student Pathways and Engagement Unit to strengthen cross-functional alignment and shared impact

Collaborate with the other Student Pathways and Engagement Unit directors, sharing promising practices and aligning processes and tools where appropriate

Foster strategic partnerships externally with relevant governmental entities, including the Early Childhood Administration, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Colorado Workforce Development Council, Colorado Department of Higher Education, Department of Human Services, Mexican Consulate, other states’ educational agencies, etc

Participate in national migrant education professional learning and collaborative opportunities, including the Interstate Migrant Education Council and efforts with surrounding states and states with similar students (geographic, number of students, family county of origin, etc.)

Develop partnerships with agriculture-serving organizations and agencies across the state to accelerate the office’s work

Collaborate with other CDE areas, specifically the Office of Student Supports, Dropout Prevention and Student Re-Engagement Unit, Office of Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness and the Teaching and Learning Unit to support all highly mobile youth throughout the state

Works with partners across CDE to increase coherence and establish structures for more aligned supports for migrant students and their families

Qualification

K-12 EducationGrant ManagementBudget ManagementData-Informed DecisionsSpanish FluencyTeam LeadershipStakeholder EngagementCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in K-12 Education, Higher Education or Public Policy from an accredited institution

Minimum seven (7) years of experience in K-12 education

Minimum four (4) years of supervision experience. Ability and proven track record in leading and managing teams of five (5) or more team members

Minimum three (3) years state and/or federal grant management experience

Demonstrated deep understanding of Colorado's education landscape, specifically related to migrant education, student engagement and wraparound services

Experience managing large budgets, preferably $5 million or more

Experience using information to make data-informed decisions

Experience cultivating stakeholder understanding in situations where there are various opinions

Ability to provide oversight and direction to employees on the team, empowering employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals and delegating responsibility as needed

Ability to monitor and assess the performance of self, other individuals and grantee organizations in order to foster staff development and growth, make improvements and take corrective action if needed

Experience with strengths-based accountability for outcomes with teams and staff members

Demonstrated understanding of appropriate support roles in a given context and how to constructively provide leadership with insight and feedback

Strong written and verbal English communication skills, in a variety of modes (memos, emails, reports, presentations, phone calls, etc.)

Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check

Ability and willingness to independently determine, obtain means, and complete required travel, including overnights, (percentage 25-30%)

Work extended schedule per business needs

Report to work location per business needs

Valid Driver's License Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle to complete travel requirements

Preferred

Fluent in Spanish in all four domains (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)

Experience collaborating with partners to develop training systems

Experience competing and managing contracts for resources and services

Experience managing leaders of teams

Benefits

Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.

Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.

Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance

Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

11 paid holidays per year

Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals

Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) www.copera.org

Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)

Paid professional development opportunities