Curriculum Manager jobs in South Carolina

Job Title:  Magnet School Assistance Program (MSAP) Project Director

Reports to:  Deputy Superintendent

Contracted days:  240 days

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, provides professional leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of magnet schools funded as part of the Magnet School Assistance Program.  Ensures District compliance with federal grant processes and procedures.  Collaborates with key stakeholders at the school, District, and community level to ensure sustainability of the grant-funded magnet schools.  Performs related professional, administrative and supervisory duties as required.  Reports to the Deputy Superintendent.

Qualifications:

The Project Director position will be required to:

• Possess valid Teacher and Administrative certificate from the S.C. State Board of Education
• Hold a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) from an accredited university or college
• Have at least three years of successful administrative experience in a school setting
• Candidates should be knowledgeable in curriculum development and desegregation strategies
• Candidates should also have budgetary, procurement, and scheduling experience, and experience facilitating partnerships and extended learning opportunities
• Candidates should be able to understand and apply federal grant laws and regulations
• Experience in grants management and project management is strongly preferred

Essential Duties:

• Provide administrative oversight of all grant activities to ensure they are completed on time and within budget in adherence to MSAP policies and regulations
• Responsible for all fiscal and programmatic monitoring, data collection and reporting
• Serve as the primary liaison to the evaluation team and the MSAP office at the US Department of Education
• Manage marketing and recruitment efforts to reduce minority group isolation at the participating schools in order to meet enrollment goals set forth in the grant
• Lead outreach efforts to build relationships with prospective families and students
• Participate in community events in partnership with local businesses, civic groups and community organizations for education and outreach purposes
• Supervise the student selection process (application and lottery) to ensure equity and integrity
• Supervise the day to day operation of the magnet programs in the schools and make reports regarding operations to the appropriate District and Federal authorities
• Analyze and report magnet school data at the specified times during the MSAP grant cycle
• Direct financial management and ensure proper use of MSAP grant funds
• Assist in identifying and hiring highly qualified personnel for the project
• Lead quarterly project team meetings
• Attend and present at regional and national conferences

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal workplace levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal workplaces, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.

Pay Scale:

“Q” 100% MSAP Grant Funded

Last Updated:

5/2024