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MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Safe and Supportive Schools Project Manager facilitates the Texas Education Agency’s cross-functional approach to school safety which includes coordinating functions across the agency and collaborating with other agencies and entities that support school safety measures in schools across the state. This role is also responsible for the coordination of multiple agency functions around school safety policy, including mental health, grants administration, data collection, data use and analysis, student discipline, information technology, school finance, and school programs. The Safe and Supportive Schools Project Manager develops and supports the execution of project plans, coordinates school safety functions, serves as liaison to other agencies and stakeholders in coordinating policy and response to crises, produces rules related to the Safe and Supportive School Program and school safety as provided by statute, manages multiple school safety-related grants, and coordinates statewide training and professional development. This position will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Safe and Supportive School Program broadly. The Safe and Supportive Schools Project Manager will determine the agency response to legislative requests, media requests, and district questions regarding school safety, and will share information on the agency’s Safe and Supportive School Program and school safety policy with education stakeholders. This information sharing will range from serving as the primary resource for testifying before the legislature on school safety issues to answering district stakeholder phone calls regarding school safety, among many other stakeholder-related responsibilities. This role will report to the Commissioner’s Deputy Chief of Staff, and may also support some functions within emergency management. Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additionally, please be sure to respond to the short answer prompts found in the supplemental questions. These responses should be added in a separate Word or PDF document in the attachments section of the application. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Coordinate TEA’s school safety functions, ensuring an aligned and coordinated agency approach, through effective project management, group facilitation, and communication. Develop policy documents, such as rules, to communicate this policy approach. Manage administration of key school safety grants and oversee the implementation of the federal grant programs with subrecipients. Serve as the content area expert for program implementation and administration. Collaborate and communicate with other government entities on school safety issues, including but not limited to the Texas School Safety Center, other state agencies including Health and Human Services and the Department of Public Safety, and collaborate with the TEA Governmental Relations and Communications departments on communications with the legislature, Governor’s Office, and Media. Coordinate agency response to school safety incidents as required.   Qualifications   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Experience: At least 5 years of experience or formal training in one or more of the following: risk management, emergency management, public safety work, mental health and wrap-around support services. Two years of experience working in a school district administration or government agency is highly preferred. Experience effectively managing cross-functional projects is preferred. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of Texas state government, Texas education landscape, and school safety policy landscape. Ability to develop and execute against cross-functional project plans. Proven ability to effectively manage up and out, without formal management authority, to facilitate cross-functional work. Commitment to superlative customer service to education stakeholders. Excellent problem-solving skills. Collaborative approach to working cross-functionally. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Believes all children can learn at the highest levels. A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve. Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment. Highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the veteran’s preference. Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed here . This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency. No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

TCDD MISSION:  The mission of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) is to create change so that all people with disabilities are fully included in their communities and exercise control over their own lives. POSITION OVERVIEW:  Per a Governor’s Executive order, the Texas Education Agency is the designated state agency for TCDD, and as such provides administrative support to hire and select the best talent to support TCDD’s mission. TCDD operates as a separate government entity of TEA and manages its federal award separately. TCDD offices are located on E. Oltorf in Austin, Texas. TCDD is governed by a 27-member governor appointed Council. The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) is seeking a senior-level Grant Management Director to join our team and play a critical role in overseeing and supervising the grants team and monitoring assigned grant projects approved by our Council. The Grants Management Director is responsible for the accountability of federal grant funds and monitoring them for compliance in accordance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and TCDD policies and procedures. Fiscal monitoring of grants may include monitoring budgets and workplans, processing quarterly reports, annual continuations, program revisions, grantee reimbursements and writing final project reports. The Grants Management Director is also responsible for developing and providing division strategic direction, quality assurance, and technical assistance. The Grants Management Director supervises a staff of three Grant Coordinators and provides oversight to their activities and assignments, conducts performance evaluations, training and continuing education. The Grants Management Director may provide input into the development of new initiative proposals, executive summaries and the review of grant applications. The Grants Management Director provides excellent customer service and support and is the liaison between grantees, Council members and TCDD division leads. The Grants Management Director will report outcomes at quarterly Council meetings to inform and support Council funding decisions and may provide input to the Annual Performance Progress Report (APPR). The Grant Management Director is expected to work independently and use initiative to perform essential functions. This position may require minimal travel within the state of Texas to perform on-site monitoring, attend grantee events and council meetings. This position reports to the TCDD Executive Director. TCDD is responsible for awarding and administering over $3 million in federal funds to organizations that assist people with developmental disabilities to achieve their potential for independence, productivity and integration into their communities by awarding grant funds to subrecipients who develop a comprehensive system of service and supports in Texas. The Grants Management Director may be responsible for monitoring between 5-10 grants during the grant’s life cycle, which can range from 1 year to 5 years. Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter is a required attachment for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additionally, please be sure to respond to the short answer prompts found in the supplemental questions. These responses should be added in a separate Word or PDF document in the attachments section of the application. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Oversees and develops the strategic direction of grants monitoring including the establishment and update of policies and procedures and grants manual for staff and grantees that are consistent with federal and state guidelines. Provides reports and analysis of department functions to executive leadership and Council members. Develops and monitors division budget requests and expenditures. Serves as the liaison between grant, Council members, and TCDD communications, policy and operations divisions. Oversees the programmatic and fiscal monitoring of grant funds assigned to TCDD programs, and for budgets and workplans of assigned grantees. Responsible for processing and approval of quarterly reports, annual continuation applications, program revisions, grantee reimbursements, and final project reports. Provides quality assurance to the monitoring process through review and approval of activities performed by staff. Design retention and documentation policies and assist in the identification and development of electronic monitoring systems. May assist with data collection and reporting outcome activities from workplans for the Annual Program Performance Report. Oversees technical assistance services provided to grantees and staff. Identifies areas of need for training and makes recommendations to improve federal grant operations. Stays abreast of changes made to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Uniform Grants Management System (UGMS). Adjust policies and procedures related to technical assistance and ensure grantees and staff are complying. Oversee the grants data collection and monitoring tools and make recommendations for updating and or changing reporting system and forms as needed. Develops and provides customer service support to colleague organizations, grantees, or other external organizations related to federal grants. Reviews stipend, new grant and annual continuation applications and provides analysis to Council members to inform funding decisions. Evaluate and provide summary of workplan and budget justifications that outline whether proposed expenses are allowable, allocable, and reasonable. May recommend edits and conduct negotiations if needed. Hires, counsels, trains and evaluates the work activities of three Grant Coordinators to assure timely completion of assignments and quality of work is performed to meet Council standards and division goals and objectives. Assures staff follow policy and procedures pertaining to federal, state, and TCDD grants monitoring requirements. Provide professional development and ongoing training as needed.   Qualifications   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education:  Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. A degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or Finance is preferred.  Experience:  At least six (6) years of experience in monitoring federal grants and contracts with an understanding of federal compliance in accordance with federal laws, rules and regulations. At least three of those years should be in a leadership or supervisory capacity or experience with general management and operations. At least 3 years of experience is required in using budget and accounting principles and/or fiscal management applications to document accountability and monitoring of grant funds and expenditures. Substitutions:  Each additional year of related experience above the required minimum may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Be familiar with federal and state policies and procedures, principles, regulations, and guidelines for federal grants management. Use of the Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS) and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Highly skilled in budgeting, accounting principles and fiscal management of grant funds. Have negotiating and communicating skills and be able to present technical information orally and in writing to various audiences. Highly skilled in reviewing financial reports and the ability to analyze reports and report on information to internal and external audiences. Outstanding personnel management skills and the ability to direct the work activities of others. Excellent and positive customer service support to diverse organizations Ability to develop, complete, and oversee strategic goals, objectives, activities and evaluation measures. Experience with developing policies, procedures and training programs. Ability to provide technical assistance and guidance to others in the development and implementation of program activities. Maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups both as a team and as a leader. Skill in handling conflict while maintaining an effective working relationship with staff, Council members and grantees. Superior computer skills and the ability to operate Microsoft software programs. Be willing to learn financial management or database software programs. Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce written reports from collected data. Be able to work independently and the ability to manage time effectively. Skill in planning, coordinating, and multi-tasking, with the ability to complete complex projects on schedule. Meticulous attention to detail when reviewing budgets, workplans and numbers. How to Apply for a TCDD Position  TCDD receives human resources services from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). All applicants are required to enter their employment applications using TEA’s Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS). Learn  how to apply for a position  with TEA using CAPPS. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the veteran’s preference. Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed  here . This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency. No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.  

Be Noble. Be a Social Worker at Noble. Noble believes that all students have the right to an excellent education; our social workers are crucial in ensuring all of our diverse learners have success in academics and in life. Social workers provide support for our students and act as guides in their social, emotional, and mental health. Noble social workers identify those students who need extra support, advocate and develop improvement plans, research and refer students to community resources, and work with/liaise with the students’ teacher, administration, and family. MSW and Professional Educators License (PEL) with social work endorsement is required. This application is for the 2019-2020 School Year and is for all potential Social Work openings at Noble. Noble Quality Non-negotiables A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life A belief in executing Noble’s approach to high expectations A record of pursuing and achieving ambitious results A regular practice of reflection and desire to continuously improve A bachelor’s degree Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits :We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: A predictable  salary schedule  with opportunity for performance bonuses Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

Job Summary The primary role of the mental health services specialist is to assist City Schools in meeting the requirements of The Safe to Learn Act 2018 §7–1511 by managing and expanding the collaborative mental health network to provide behavioral health and wraparound services to students who exhibit behaviors of concern that impact the educational program and student learning.     The mental health services specialist shall: Coordinate existing mental health services and referral procedures for the collaborative mental agencies mental health agencies that provide services within the City School. Work in collaboration with the Behavioral Health System Baltimore, Baltimore City Health Department, the department of social services, BCARs and other local entities that provide mental health services. Ensure that a student who is referred for mental health services obtains the necessary services; Maximize external funding for mental health and wraparound services. Serves as City Schools’ point person and cross-department contact for development and implementation of policies and procedures related to mental health services as required by The Safe to Learn Act 2018 and ensure that City Schools’ forms and communications materials correctly reflect these policies and procedures. Essential Functions Serves as the City Schools representative at the monthly mental health lead agencies meeting. Monitors the implementation of additional services through the MOU process to add additional schools to the roster of schools receiving collaborative mental health services. Reviews the monthly report of activities conducted and services provided in schools that have an individual MOU. Ensures that effective policies and procedures are in place to facilitate the provision of services to each eligible student. Monitors and resolves school district-wide issues relating to the identification of and provision of mental health services. Collaborates in the development of professional learning for district- and school-based staff, families, partners, and others. Designs and facilitates professional learning experiences, as needed. Oversees data tracking and monitoring of outcomes related to mental health support Liaisons with the office of Related Services to develop a district wide matrix of mental health services for all schools. Assists in the assignment of team members to provide of crisis support as needed. Monitors visits to schools to observe mental health providers and their programs. Resolves issues in schools regarding mental health programming. Work cooperatively with schools to resolve student mental health issues related to Pre-k-2 suspensions. Desired Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree in public health, counseling, social work, psychology, education, or a related area. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution. Master’s degree (preferred). Documented experience in managing mental health support. Experience with providing support activities for students and their families.

You’ll be responsible for collecting, maintaining, reporting, and analyzing data for our Performance Management Framework (PMF) and the accompanying annual School Quality Reports. You’ll focus on adult public charter schools, working with school leaders and school-based data managers on the PMF. You’re an essential member of the Financial and Academic Quality (FAQ) team as you prepare for meetings with DC PCSB senior staff and school leaders and developing PMF policy updates. Your analysis of adult public charter schools’ academic performance for charter reviews or renewals supports the entire organization. You’re more than a data analyst; you’re the one we trust to educate and support school leaders regarding DC PCSB’s practices and policies. You’re great with verbal and written communication, and you’ll work with other Data Analysts to develop easy-to-read dashboards and visualizations to communicate school performance data to the public and school leaders. Along with the rest of the data team, you’ll continue to help move us from manual analysis towards automation to more efficiently meet the needs of our fast-paced environment. Your SQL skills will help us automate the process of moving data that feeds into our QuickBase and Looker applications, and you’ll share your data visualization skills with a variety of audiences.  As our go-to person for all adult education data questions, you’ll learn our internal systems and be able to make changes to the processes, provide the team and leadership with strong data analysis. You’ll proactively make recommendations to improve our policies, products, and processes. COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS You are detail oriented, independent, and able to develop innovative solutions to difficult problems. You’re comfortable with large quantities of data and, technically speaking, you have strong SQL and Excel experience as well as an additional scripting language such as Python or R.     With a strong customer service focus, you see change requests as an opportunity to improve both our products and the quality of education provided to DC students. You have strong writing skills, strong visualization skills, and a strong work ethic. COMPENSATION Salary is competitive and commensurate with prior experience in a similar role. DC PCSB offers a  comprehensive benefits plan .  The salary band for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. DC PCSB is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse staff. We strive to foster an environment where everyone feels included. We believe that when people bring their unique identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to our community, we are able to truly achieve excellence in our work.    

Job Summary  The Maryland State Legislature has approved an ambitious capital improvement plan and a 4 - member Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Baltimore City Public Schools to overhaul its school facilities over the next ten years.  The Manager – Engineering and Operations will ensure construction projects are built in accordance with the State Uniform Building Code, DOE approved plans and specifications and City Schools’ design and construction standards.  Incumbent to ensure that quality standards are established and enforced during construction and is required to prepare reports concerning on planned or current projects.  Manager to ensure that architectural and engineering plans and specifications meet Maryland, Department of Education Rules and Regulations.  Be certified Uniform Building Code Inspector (UBCI), and perform the required functions of a Uniform Building Code Inspector. Essential Functions Works with the Director of Design, and Senior Project Managers to review the educational facilities design specs; participate in the design process to ensure reviews of architectural, engineering, construction plans, and specs meet technical sufficiency; and oversee third parties contracted for the construction of projects under the 21st Century Buildings Plan. Works with a diverse team of inspectors including City Schools team members providing ongoing reviews on projects under construction. Inspects and/or supervises the inspection of school facilities and installation at least weekly with a focus on electrical, to ensure compliance with local, state (SREF – MD State Board of Education Administration Rules), federal regulations and School Board policies. Advises and consults with third party project managers, facilities and maintenance personnel and others regarding reviewing, approving and/or identifying corrective measures needed to bring facilities up to accepted standards. Prepares and maintains operational and inspection records and reports. Reviews and interprets construction related documents. Travels frequently to schools and work sites in the 21st   Century portfolio, as required. Desired Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution. A Master Electrician License from the State of Maryland strongly preferred. Minimum of five years’ experience in commercial, healthcare or school construction with a knowledge of maintenance, operations procedures and construction specializing in review of electrical systems. Uniform Building Code Inspector certification attained within one year of employment or as soon as the Department of Education can schedule testing. Work performed at the Journeyman Electrician level.