Job Description:

The Yavapai County School Superintendent's Office is seeking an Education Services Director to articulate and develop programs and direct the work of the agency in providing services to County schools and educators.  

Major Duties, Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and facilitates with schools, businesses, civic and other organizations and agencies to set goals, objectives, and action plans.
• Administers and manages all discretionary funding sources and programs for the School Superintendents Office. 
• Collaborates with external agencies to identify educational priorities and grant proposals that support the programs, activities, and staff to provide services to schools in the county.
• Creates and maintains effective communication with staff of ESA, School Superintendents/School Administrators, and federal and state funding agencies.
• Coordinates with legal in the development of a various contractual agreements and arrangements with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists in the development, implementation and communication of department and county policies, procedures, and programs.
• Supervises, mentors, and evaluates staff. 
• Projects staffing patterns and fill vacancies to serve all districts, both long and short term.
• Provides reports of programs and executes budget recommendations and decisions to maximize resources.
• Maintains compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations demonstrating knowledge about and the ability to apply relevant federal and state statutes, regulations, case law and policies that impact all children.
• Represents the School Superintendents Office as designated on County and State councils. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration Special Education or closely related field.
 
Experience: 
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in grants management, education administration, or closely related field. 

An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.
 
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Must submit online application at:  www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yavapai

Position open until filled.