Supervisor of Title I and Family Engagement

Release Date: July 13, 2026 Application Deadline: July 27, 2026

Requisition: 12341

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position: Supervisor of Title I and Family Engagement

Location: Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Salary: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on SMASA salary schedule for eleven and twelve-month employees - Range D. This position is paid through Title I and other grant funding as it becomes available. ($114,168-$148,962

Effective: July 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary''s County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any supporting documentation (unofficial transcript and/or copy of the certification, where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant's background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than July 27, 2026. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187)

POSITION: Supervisor of Title I and Family Engagement

REPORTS TO: Director of Title I and Family Engagement

LOCATION: Department of Curriculum and Instruction

NATURE OF WORK:

The Supervisor of Title I and Family Engagement provides leadership and support to students, families, school-based staff at St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS), and stakeholders within the SMCPS schools' community to foster a whole-child approach to improving student success. The Supervisor supports the implementation of federal, state, and local regulations for Title I and other programs including the Judy Center, educational equity and early childhood programming to ensure compliance with requirements and meet collaboration expectations across departments. The Supervisor provides transparency, advocacy, and support for parents and families. The Supervisor will prepare reports and submissions. The Supervisor coordinates with the Director of Title I and Family Engagement with the supervision and evaluation of the SMCPS Office of Title I and Family Engagement programs and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, parents/guardians, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community promptly
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines
• Ability to provide direction to the designated personnel to ensure full compliance with Title I requirements
• Ability to plan and implement short and long-range objectives that relate to the departmental and system-wide objectives
• Ability to lead, support staff, and communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding the Office of Title I and Family Engagement programming
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, colleagues, and the community
• Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people and facilitate productive academic/organizational change ? Ability to manage and oversee Title I, Part A and/or Title I, Section 1003a grants
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of applicable Maryland laws, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, procedures, and contractual and negotiated agreement obligations
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of St. Mary's County Public Schools
• Knowledge of state and federal grant regulations, Uniform Grant Guidance, ESSA requirements, and COMAR regulations.
• Knowledge of and experience designing and facilitating professional learning for diverse audiences including topics of educational equity and school improvement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the implementation and evaluation of the Office of Title I and Family Engagement programming and the appropriate staff
• Provides oversight of the full day pre-kindergarten application process in alignment with the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Pillar 1; Educational Equity and Family and Community Engagement initiatives for the school system
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Title I fiscal practices, the Title I budget, and each Title I school's budget and budgetary record-keeping
• Assists with Title I grant applications, consolidated applications, participation reports, comparability requirements, Equitable Services and federal/state monitoring
• Supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of Schoolwide and School Improvement Plans and continuous improvement initiatives
• Submits all required reports accurately and in a timely fashion
• Supports the evaluation of the Office of Title I and Family Engagement programs, using qualitative and quantitative information to foster a whole-child approach to improving student success
• Plans and supports student transition with students and families from early childhood to elementary and elementary to middle school
• Fosters meaningful family engagement, community partnerships, and educational equity initiatives
• Complies with all Local, federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding data collection, progress monitoring, fiscal management, and required reporting
• Makes programmatic recommendations to the Director of Title I and Family Engagement
• Assists with the preparation of the Consolidated Application, including Title I, Educational Equity and School Improvement
• Assists in the preparation of special reports related to grants braiding with larger grants on behalf of the Title I program when necessary
• Provides in-service workshops specifically designed to strengthen community engagement and educational equity initiatives
• Coordinates stakeholder meetings, surveys, outreach efforts, and program presentations
• Reviews and reports recent changes in legislation, policies, and procedures
• Provides mentoring and support to Title I principals regarding programmatic expectations
• Actively participates in Title I school, district, and state meetings, SMCPS Title I meetings, and assigned community and agency meetings.
• Provides support and accountability for Title I coordination of services including Equitable Services
• Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Active professional Certification/license
• Master''s degree
• Administrator I or II endorsement and/or Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal
• Five years of effective experience in a leadership role at the school or system level
• Three semester credits in special education course work

Preferred:

• Have a minimum of three years of effective principal experience in a Title I school
• Effective Title I administrative experience at the district level

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time twelve-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on SMASA salary schedule for eleven and twelve-month employees - Range D. This position is paid through Title I and other grant funding as it becomes available

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: SMASA

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