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