Mgr, Program, Headstart

Summary:
The Manager, Program, will perform as an administrator to develop, implement, and administer specific programs as directed.


SUPERVISORY EXPECTATIONS: Manage assigned clerical staff and subordinate professional personnel in one or more sections of the department. Take responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned teams. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district’s policies and applicable state and federal laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:

· Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.

· Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.

· Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.

· Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:
· Possesses knowledge of program direction and goals.

· Manages program requirements, policies, and procedures.

· Maintains knowledge of other written information that is necessary for implementation of such programs.

· Assists supervisors, directors, teachers, and parents with program requirements, and expectations.

· Acts as liaison and coordinates program strategies with other departments.

· Coordinates budget and maintains fiscal responsibility of program funds.

· Formulates hiring/training program and manuals as needed.

· Supervises subordinates as necessary.

· Provides assessment and follow up of programs in the form of written reports.

· Provides high-level independent judgement.

· Serves on boards and advisory committees for various agencies, community organizations, universities, and the Florida Department of Education.

· Collects and analyzes data.

· Prepares written reports.

· Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:
Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.

Managing People: Provides direction and gains compliance. Includes subordinates in planning. Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities. Makes self available to subordinates. Provides regular performance feedback. Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth.

Project Management: Develops project plans, coordinates projects. Communicates changes and progress. Completes projects on time and, on budget. Manages project team activities.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.


NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents



Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in social service or education program development, implementation, or evaluation required. Experience in social service or education program development, implementation, or evaluation may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the college education requirement. College credit may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the experience requirement. Experience in management information systems and data collection and analysis preferred. Knowledge of educational systems preferred.

Language Skills: Reads and interprets general business and professional journals, technical procedures, or regulations. Writes reports, correspondence, and manuals. Effectively presents and responds to questions from managers and the public.

Mathematical Skills: Calculates figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Applies concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.

Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations, and/or community organizations throughout the district.