The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Coordinator of Federal Programs (Title I, Title II, and Title III) to serve at the CTECS Central Office in Hartford, CT. This position plays a critical role in ensuring CTECS maximizes the impact of federal education funding to support equitable student outcomes across the district’s 17 diploma-granting technical high schools.
Position Highlights:
- Year-round, 12-month position based at CTECS Central Office, Hartford, CT
- First (1st) shift, Monday through Friday
- Hybrid Schedule
- Opportunity to shape and lead federal education programming across Connecticut’s premier CTE district
- Direct impact on educational equity and student success for approximately 11,200 students across 17 technical high schools
Who We Are:
Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares career-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. For over 100 years, the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center, and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. CTECS serves approximately 11,200 full-time high school students across 31 in-demand CTE programs, providing hands-on training in state-of-the-art classrooms designed to mirror real-world workplaces.
At CTECS, we are focused on building community, relationships, and the future. We thrive on connections with our students, colleagues, and business partners. Equally important are our ongoing efforts to develop a culture of equity and inclusion — a cornerstone of our daily work is making sure our staff, students, parents, and all members of the CTECS community feel supported, valued, welcomed, and safe.
The Role:
The Coordinator of Federal Programs will lead the planning, administration, and oversight of all activities funded through Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; and Title III federal education grants. This is a dynamic leadership position requiring expertise in federal grant management, regulatory compliance, data-driven program improvement, and cross-functional collaboration across a large Career Technical Education district.
Federal Grant Management & Compliance
- Coordinate the development, submission, monitoring, and closeout of all Title I, Part A (Improving Basic Programs); Title II, Part A (Supporting Effective Instruction); and Title III (English Language Acquisition) grant applications and amendments
- Ensure full compliance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), applicable federal regulations, Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) guidelines, and CTECS policies
- Manage the Consolidated Application process and all required federal reporting, including Title I Schoolwide Plans, Title III Language Instruction Educational Programs (LIEPs), and annual performance reports
- Monitor expenditures and maintain fiscal accountability across all federal program budgets in coordination with the CTECS Business Office
- Prepare and submit timely federal and state reports including but not limited to the ED524, Title III Biennial Report, and Consolidated State Performance Report data
- Serve as the primary point of contact for CSDE and federal program auditors, including during monitoring visits and compliance reviews
Program Implementation & School Support
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to school administrators and Title I coordinators at CTECS schools on program implementation, allowable expenditures, and compliance requirements
- Coordinate with school-level personnel to ensure that Title I schoolwide programs align with school improvement priorities and evidence-based strategies
- Oversee the identification, placement, and service delivery for English Learners (ELs) under Title III, including coordination with ESL/bilingual staff
- Lead the equitable services process for eligible private school students, teachers, and families in accordance with Title I, Title II, and Title III requirements
- Support the development and implementation of Parent and Family Engagement policies and activities consistent with ESSA Section 1116
- Coordinate professional development initiatives funded under Title II, Part A, in alignment with CTECS strategic priorities and the district’s professional learning plan
Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze student achievement data, English learner proficiency data, and program performance data to inform resource allocation and program improvement
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for all federally funded activities, including time-and-effort reporting, inventory management, and supplement-not-supplant documentation
- Collaborate with the CTECS Office of Research, Assessment, and Accountability to support data-driven decision-making across federal programs
- Facilitate needs assessments at the district and school levels to inform Title I, II, and III planning and resource prioritization
Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Represent CTECS at CSDE meetings, federal program workshops, professional conferences, and interagency workgroups
- Collaborate with CTECS divisions including Curriculum & Instruction, Pupil Services, Human Resources, and Finance to ensure integrated and efficient use of federal funds
- Communicate regularly with school leadership regarding federal program updates, regulatory changes, and compliance deadlines
- Foster partnerships with community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and workforce development agencies to strengthen federally funded programming
What’s In It For You:
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- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
- A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
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Discover the opportunity to:
- Engage in a rewarding career
- Assist our employees so they can achieve success
- Make a difference in the public sector
- Work together in a collaborative team environment
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In a state agency this class is accountable for directing program compliance evaluation and fiscal review for all grants and contracts administered by the agency.
- Directs staff and operations of the section including program evaluation and fiscal review of grants and contracts administered by the department;
- Coordinates, plans and manages section activities;
- Formulates program goals and objectives;
- Develops or assists in development of related policy;
- Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
- Evaluates staff;
- Prepares or assists in preparation of section budget;
- Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of section who might impact program activities;
- Directs compliance and fiscal auditing of ongoing grants and contracts as well as review of new grants and contracts;
- Directs evaluation of grant programs to review effectiveness and determine appropriateness of subsequent funding;
- Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
- Performs related duties as required.
- Considerable knowledge of
- and ability to apply management principles and practices;
- apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
- principles and practices of grant and contract administration including program and fiscal evaluation;
- Knowledge of
- public health programs;
- social service programs;
- principles and practices of fiscal management;
- Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Considerable ability to analyze complex financial records, documents and reports for evidence of financial fraud.
Ten (10) years of experience in a combination of public administration and fiscal administration.
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity over professional staff.
NOTE:
- Supervisory capacity is defined as scheduling, assigning, overseeing work and establishing performance standards for employees and taking corrective measures to implement those standards.
- For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Budget Specialist or Fiscal/Administrative Supervisor.
- College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
- A Master’s degree in business administration, public administration or public health may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
- Experience managing multi-million-dollar federal education budgets.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multi-site program operations.
- Experience with data analysis tools and student information systems such as PowerSchool and EdSight.
- Experience with English Learner programing, bilingual education models, and Title III compliance.
- Experience with federal monitoring, audit preparation, and corrective action planning.
- Experience with federal and state grant application systems, including eGMS or similar electronic grants management platforms.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
