Campus Special Programs & Testing Manager

Job Title: Campus Compliance & Special Programs Manager

Job-Type: Full-time

Contract Days: 220 Days

Reports to: School Principal

Annual Salary: $70,000

ABOUT WAYSIDE SCHOOLS: At Wayside Schools, we seek staff with diverse backgrounds,

experiences, perspectives, talents and ideas to meet the needs of our growing body of scholars and

dynamic programming. At Wayside, we know that leaders who possess specific traits and

competencies are more likely to be successful in their roles and in their service to staff, scholars and

families: passion for our mission, a deep connection to issues of social justice, a commitment to all

scholars we serve and a focus on personal growth and development.

The Campus Special Programs & Testing Manager will work collaboratively with the campus

principal and admin team to accomplish state and local requirements for testing, special programs

and compliance to provide the necessary supports and systems for all scholars to achieve academic

success.

The Campus Special Programs &Testing Manager provides technical assistance and guidance

to campus administrators and staff regarding federal program requirements and grant

implementation.

Additionally, this position serves as the Homeless Liaison under the McKinney-Vento Homeless

Assistance Act, coordinating services and supports for students experiencing homelessness to

ensure immediate enrollment, school stability, access to educational opportunities, and removal

of barriers to academic success. The position collaborates with campus personnel to identify

eligible scholars, connect families with appropriate resources, and ensure compliance with

applicable requirements.

Campus Special Programs &Testing Manager also leads and supports the special programming

provided to qualifying scholars in the Emergent Bilingual Program via LPAC meetings and

documentation and those scholars who receive 504 services via 504 meetings.

The Campus Special Programs & Testing Manager also serves as the Campus Testing

Coordinator for all testing on campus, including Common Assessments, TSI, SAT, ACT and

STAAR testing that takes at all administrations.

Required Education, Experience, and Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Texas Teaching Certificate
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in school operations,

federal programs, grant administration, compliance, finance, or a related field.

• Knowledge of school campus improvement initiatives, comprehensive needs assessments,

program evaluation, and continuous improvement processes.

• Knowledge of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and applicable requirements

concerning the identification, enrollment, educational rights, and support of students

experiencing homelessness.

• Knowledge of LPAC and 504 Meeting Requirements for scholars served in those programs
• Knowledge of Campus Testing Coordinator best practices, and responsibilities
• Demonstrated analytical, data interpretation, problem-solving, and organizational skills,

including the ability to interpret statutes and regulations, evaluate program effectiveness,

identify compliance concerns, and determine the appropriate use of funds.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Suite, and other relevant

data management and reporting applications.

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form and explain complex regulatory,

grant, and program requirements to diverse audiences.

• Ability to develop and deliver presentations and training, maintain accurate documentation,

manage multiple projects, and meet established deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with district and campus administrators,

Finance, educators, families, community organizations, and external agencies.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive personnel,

student, financial, and grant-related information appropriately.

Performance Requirements

• Coordinate, monitor, and communicate project plans, timelines, deliverables, and outcomes to

maintain stakeholder engagement

• Establish and maintain systems and processes to support strategic planning, grant

implementation, compliance monitoring, documentation, evaluation, and reporting in accordance

with grant, program, and district requirements and policies.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local grant requirements.
• Collaborate with technical assistance providers, district leadership, and other partners to

develop and implement action plans, achieve grant objectives, and establish sustainable models

and practices.

• Develop and maintain systems to track strategies, evaluate outcomes, identify effective

practices, and support continuous improvements on campuss

• Respond proactively and professionally to stakeholder requests, emerging issues, compliance

concerns, and operational challenges; identify solutions and escalate matters when appropriate.

• Support compliance with applicable student support requirements, including the McKinney-

Vento Homeless Assistance Act, through coordination with campuses, families, community

partners, and appropriate service providers.

• Follow and support the implementation of district policies, administrative procedures,

applicable laws, and regulatory requirements of the LPAC and 504 programs

• Participate in required training and professional development as needed to maintain

current knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations, grant requirements, and district

policies and procedures.

• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential records relating to grants, compliance activities,

recruitment, personnel, and student services.

• Demonstrate consistent attendance, punctuality, reliability, and professionalism. Regular and

punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support campus & district goals and operational needs.

Sills Requirements

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex

grant, compliance, and program information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

• Strong long-term planning, project management, and organizational skills, including the ability

to establish goals, define measurable outcomes, develop timelines, monitor progress, and

evaluate results.

• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, coordinate multiple projects, maintain accurate

documentation, and meet established deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, collaboration, and relationship-management skills, with the

ability to develop productive partnerships across departments and with external stakeholders.

• Ability to facilitate collaboration, build consensus, support shared accountability, and

coordinate initiatives involving multiple departments, campuses, and external partners.

• Ability to analyze information, identify risks and operational challenges, evaluate program

effectiveness, interpret regulatory requirements, and develop practical solutions.

• Ability to interpret and apply applicable grant requirements, federal and state regulations, TEA

guidance, and district policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment

to achieving measurable results.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, anticipate needs, exercise sound

judgment, and proactively address issues and concerns.

• Ability to manage ambiguity, adjust to changing priorities, respond effectively to urgent

requests, and work successfully in a fast-paced educational environment.

• Ability to use spreadsheets, reporting tools, project tracking systems, and other relevant

technology to organize information, monitor deliverables, analyze data, and communicate

progress.

• Ability to safeguard confidential student, family, personnel, financial, and grant-related

information in written, verbal, and electronic communications.

• Ability to demonstrate integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to

teamwork, and a passion for a student-centered educational environment consistent with

Wayside Schools' core values.

Physical Effort and Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment and requires prolonged

periods of sitting, computer use, reading, writing, and operating standard office equipment.

• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout district offices, school

campuses, and off-site locations.

• Ability to lift, carry, or transport light materials, documents, laptops, and recruitment or

presentation supplies as needed.

• Occasional travel to district facilities, school campuses, job fairs, recruitment events,

professional development activities, community organizations, and other locations to perform

assigned duties.

• Regular interaction with district and campus administrators, employees, job applicants,

students, families, community partners, and external agencies in a professional, collaborative,

and student-centered environment.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet time-sensitive grant and compliance deadlines,

respond to stakeholder requests, and adapt to changing responsibilities in a fast-paced

educational setting.

• Occasional work outside normal business hours may be required to attend meetings,

recruitment events, training sessions, or other district activities.

• Ability to handle sensitive student, family, personnel, financial, and grant-related information

while maintaining confidentiality and complying with applicable laws and district policies.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable

accommodation.

Personal Work Relationships

• Collaborates with district leadership to support federal grant administration, regulatory

compliance, student support services, and organizational priorities.

• Provides guidance, technical assistance, training, and support to personnel regarding

federal program requirements, grant compliance, documentation, program implementation, and

applicable student support procedures.

• Works collaboratively with campus personnel, families, and community partners to support the

identification of students experiencing homelessness and coordinate appropriate educational

services in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Emergent Bilingual

Program and 504 Program, and Special Education.

• Maintains professional, responsive, and solution-oriented relationships with internal and

external stakeholders while managing competing priorities, addressing time-sensitive requests,

and meeting established deadlines.

• May provide project leadership, coordinate the work of assigned personnel, or supervise staff

as organizational needs evolve and as assigned by district/campus leadership.

• Maintains strict confidentiality and safeguards sensitive student, family, personnel, applicant,

financial, and grant-related information in verbal, written, and electronic communications in

accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and district policies.

Benefits

Free Health Insurance, including major medical, dental, vision, and life (Employee Only)

Sustainability Fridays

Free Pre-K for Staff Children

Professional Development and Coaching

403(b) plan

Texas Retirement System Plan

Stipends for candidates who meet special program qualifications