Central Office_ Director of Equitable Services- Federal Programs ( Federal Programs) 2025-2026

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Director, Equitable Services.The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.Title: Director, Equitable ServicesSalary Grade/Schedule: Unified 132Salary Schedules: Click HereUnder direct supervision, plans, develops, directs, implements, and monitors state and federal programs to ensure compliance and support of school system improvements efforts.Essential FunctionsThe following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Directly supervises and coordinates the use of Equitable Services funds across all Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA) Federal Programs to support improvement in student achievement.Title I, Part A - Improving the Academic Achievement of the DisadvantagedTitle I, Part C - Education of Migratory ChildrenTitle II, Part A - Supporting Effective InstructionTitle III, Part A - Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant StudentsTitle IV, Part A - Student Support and Academic Enrichment Develops program plans and budgets that result in improved student achievement for all private schools receiving Equitable Services Monitors and administers the district compliance of all components of Equitable Services working collaboratively with other departments, divisions, and the Georgia Department of Education Collaborates with Federal Programs Directors on to ensure that all requirements are met Collaborates with Metro Districts on Equitable Services consultation meetings Maintains Equitable Services reporting portals Responds to concerns relative to Equitable Services funded programs Performs other Federal Programs Equitable Services duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications Master’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or closely related area from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university is required.Minimum of five (5) years previous experience with demonstrated successful advancement through the teaching and/or school or school system administrative hierarchy, program plan development, budgeting, financial analysis or closely related experience is required.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PERMITS Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in educational leadership at level SRL-5, NL-5, PL-6 or above required. If a level SRL-5, NL-5, PL-6 or above certificate is not held, the individual must be eligible for the NPL certificate in educational leadership.