Position Overview
Brienza's Academic Advantage seeks a strategic and results-driven Associate Director of Title I Services to provide high-level leadership, oversight, and execution of Title I programs across multiple school sites. This role is responsible for ensuring program fidelity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and strong cross-functional collaboration. The Associate Director will serve as a key liaison between organizational leadership, school administrators, and external stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Education or a related field
- Minimum of 8 years of classroom teaching and/or instructional coaching experience
- At least 3 years in an educational leadership role strongly preferred
- School Building Leader (SBL) or School District Leader (SDL) certification preferred
- Must not have been employed by the Department of Education within the past 13 months
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft platforms (Teams, Outlook, Excel)
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Executive Communication
- Serve as a key advisor to the Chief Academic Officer (CAO), providing timely, strategic written updates and insights
- Co-develop and align meeting agendas with organizational priorities in collaboration with the CAO
- Lead and participate in executive-level debriefs to drive continuous program improvement
- Cultivate and sustain strong, culturally responsive relationships with school leaders and principals across diverse communities
Team Leadership & Capacity Building
- Lead weekly supervisory team meetings focused on performance monitoring, accountability, and program outcomes
- Design and facilitate monthly in-person leadership meetings
- Develop and deliver high-impact professional development aligned to current educational research, trends, and best practices
Program Oversight, Compliance & External Relations
- Oversee and support all monitoring visits conducted by the Office of Non-Public and Charter Schools (ONPCS)
- Represent the organization in recurring ONPCS engagements and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations
- Ensure full compliance with all Title I requirements through proactive oversight and collaboration with internal leadership
- Oversee and ensure fiscal and budgetary planning, compliance, and reporting in partnership with the Title I Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
- Monitor and support school-level allocation spending, ensuring adherence to timelines, funding guidelines, and Title I requirements
Data Strategy & Assessment Oversight
- Direct the implementation and oversight of Title I assessment cycles in partnership with testing coordinators
- Lead and support data analysis and formal presentations to inform strategic planning and instructional improvement
Program Implementation & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Provide strategic support for the Title I Summer Program in coordination with the Summer Program leadership
- Partner closely with internal leadership teams to ensure seamless execution and continuous enhancement of Title I services
