About the role#
The Federal and Student Programs Specialist manages the district federal and state grant programs while supporting key student services operations. You will partner with the Assistant Superintendent for Learning and the Director of Learning Support Services to ensure programs like Title, Perkins, and ESSER remain compliant and accurate. This role involves working with diverse student populations, including VICC students, families in transition, and English Language Learners.
What you'll do#
- Prepare annual reports for the Board of Education and provide project updates to district leadership.
- Plan the use of federal and state funds in coordination with principals and the Assistant Superintendent.
- Monitor and track expenditures for state- and federally funded projects to ensure accuracy.
- Complete grant applications and reports for Title programs, Perkins, and ESSER.
- Serve as a liaison with nonpublic schools and community partners.
- Perform administrative tasks for Student Services and Summer School, such as ordering supplies and paying invoices.
- Support discipline procedures, including long-term suspension hearings and record keeping.
- Assist the district Homeless Liaison with McKinney-Vento Act requirements.
- Coordinate transportation logistics for VICC students and families in transition.
- Manage enrollment activities, including residency verification and student record requests.
- Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance departments on program requirements.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree in education, public administration, business, social work, or a related field.
- At least three years of experience in grants management, school administration, or student services is preferred.
- Working knowledge of federal and state education programs, McKinney-Vento, FERPA, and student residency requirements.
- Experience with Missouri DESE grant systems, VICC program coordination, and student discipline hearings.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines and track budgets using spreadsheets and financial systems.
- Ability to communicate clearly with families, staff, agencies, and the Board of Education.
- Sound judgment when handling confidential student and family information.
- Capacity to work with families in crisis with empathy and cultural responsiveness.
Location & details#
- Location: Webster Groves, Missouri.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- This position requires regular use of office equipment and occasional evening or extended hours for hearings, Board presentations, and grant deadlines.
About Webster Groves School District
The Webster Groves School District operates as a public education provider in Missouri. It serves the communities of Webster Groves, Rock Hill, and portions of Glendale, Shrewsbury, and Warson Woods. The district was founded in 1868. It employs 477 staff members to support its educational programs.
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