PRIMARY FUNCTION: Position directs, plans, implements, and coordinates the District's Lighthouse STEAM Magnet initiative that is funded through the Magnet Schools Assistance Program. Position is responsible for project implementation plan to include tracking grant requirements, creating/approving budgets, meeting timelines, and achieving grant objectives.

REPORTS TO: Associate Superintendent of Secondary Schools
SALARY SCHEDULE: Teach + Supplement
WORK DAYS: 250

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Education Level: Master's degree in educational leadership or related field.
Preferred : Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in Educational
Leadership.

2. Experience, Skill, and Certification:

• Valid Georgia education leadership certification
  
• Minimum of 5 years as a principal or direct leadership of a school/education center.
• Experience working and tracking state or federal grant funds.
• Knowledge of curriculum writing and the integration of instructional technology tools within the teaching and learning environment.
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Interventions in education.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and prioritize activities.
• Ability to oversee and manage district-wide projects.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to write comprehensive reports, create/maintain yearly budgets, write proposals, conduct presentations, training sessions, and lead meetings.

PREFERRED

• Experience working with federal grants and magnet programs.
  
• Knowledge of the Comer Model for school reform.
• Experience working with STEM or STEAM programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Manages and implements the MSAP grant and ensures compliance with grant requirements.
2. Creates, maintains, and updates the Lighthouse STEAM Magnet School project implementation plan, timelines, and milestones.
3. Works in collaboration with school, central personnel, businesses, and community members for the implementation, support, and success of the Lighthouse STEAM Magnet School program.
4. Responsible to ensure the implementation of the Quality of Project Design components and that they are operating effectively.
5. Maintains and approves the MSAP budget. Reviews, approves, revises, and submits budgets to align with the needs of the schools and established objectives.
6. Provides guidance and leadership in the areas of MSAP Professional Development, Enrollment Management, Curriculum & Instruction, Family Engagement, and business/community partners.
7. Conducts program observation/evaluation to determine effectiveness of program implementation and recommends revisions to ensure established goals, objectives, and measures are met.
8. Establishes process for continuous improvement of the Lighthouse STEAM Magnet School program and work towards creating and maintaining long-term support.
9. Plans and leverages MSAP personnel and resources strategically.
10. Collects and compiles information to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial and performance reporting requirements.
11. Coordinates and facilitates the hiring of all grant funded positions.
12. Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Incumbents will receive an annual contract. The work calendar will be 250 days. Salary will be determined based on level of certification and allowable experience. Exempt.
Position is MSAP Grant Funded: ends March 31, 2026.

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
A responsibility is considered to be "non-essential" (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the "Duties and Responsibilities" section for those responsibilities that could be considered "non-essential" based on this definition.

Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered "non-essential" in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an "individual case" basis.

EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS
Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below. Incumbent must have a valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation due to frequent travel between school locations.

OFFICE Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.