Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  00060851

Description Activated On:  4/20/2026 7:28:44 PM


Position Purpose:
Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. 

An employee in this position provides advisory, consultative and developmental services to school districts, intermediate units, nonpublic schools and charter schools under assigned IU regions. This position provides technical assistance and guidance with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Title I, II, III, IV, School Improvement Grants, and Rural and Low Income Grant.

This professional will also engage in monitoring and evaluating educational programs consistent with federal and state laws and regulations. Collaboration with other division and bureau staff as well as with federal and other state agencies is also a significant part of this employee's professional responsibilities.





Description of Duties:
Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

Examples of Work Performed:

1.Provide technical assistance to school districts, intermediate units, nonpublic schools, charter schools in regards to ESSA which includes non-regulatory guidance and applies federal, state, and local law, regulations, and guidance properly and consistently in all communications.
2.Program Manager for Title I, Part D, Neglected and Delinquent institutions. Proactively research regulations of Title I, Part D, Subparts 1 and Subpart 2, update e-Grants, PDE website, and review technical guidance documents to reflect changes.
3.Lead the Neglected and Delinquent Committee in planning the Annual Symposium, providing guidance and technical assistance to support the committee’s work and ensure successful execution.
4.Responsible for the annual monitoring review process of Neglected and Delinquent Institutions.
5.Develop and provide training for state and national conferences and workshops for teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of Neglected and Delinquent programs and other programs as assigned.
6.Create presentations and present at the annual PAFPC Conference, N&D Symposium, Fall Regional Meeting Workshops, DFP Monthly virtual trainings and other technical assistance events as required.
7.Stays current with changes in federal, state, and local law, regulations related to area(s) of responsibility.
8.Maintains a working knowledge of programs and systems including, but not limited to, Uniform Grant Guidance, ESSA, SAP, FAI, FedMonitor, eGrants, and PIMS.
9.Reviews and approves, grant applications, funding adjustments and amendments.
10.Reviews and approves waivers.
11.Reviews and approves Corrective Action and Single Audits.
12.Works cooperatively with other divisions, bureau staff, and State and Federal agencies.
13.Other related duties as assigned.

Decision Making:
Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

The professional in this position interprets guidelines, regulations, and policies and advises LEA and N&D institution staff in developing, implementing, evaluating and operating effective and compliant educational programs.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

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Essential Functions
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 1. Present at state and regional conferences.
 2. Assist in developing / improving educational programs
 3. Communicate clearly via email and telephone.
 4. Work within established policies and procedures to accomplish tasks.
 5. Relate positively to colleague & clients
 6. Plan / conduct meetings, training sessions.
 7. Prepare written procedures and documents applicable to N&D Programs
 8. Maintain a working knowledge of programs and systems
 9. Interpret and apply Federal Regulations
 10. Travel as necessary to provide Technical. Assistance