Director of Grants & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Function: The Director of Grants and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) provides strategic leadership, fiscal oversight, and operational coordination for district grant-funded initiatives (excluding Title III and IDEA) and MTSS programming. This role ensures compliance with federal and state regulations while maximizing the impact of grant resources to improve academic achievement and access to support for all students. The Director is responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of federal grants—including Title I, Title II, Title IV, and 21st Century Community Learning Centers—and serves as the district lead for MTSS, including academic interventions, early childhood supports, McKinney-Vento services, parent and family engagement, and private school consultation. The Director of Grants and MTSS reports directly to the Superintendent of Schools. Essential Functions: Grant Oversight & Fiscal Management Provide district-wide fiscal oversight and coordination of all federal and state grants. Lead the development, submission, implementation, and monitoring of: Title I, Part A Title II, Part A (in consultation with the Director of Curriculum and Development) Title IV, Part A (in consultation with the Director of Curriculum and Development) 21st Century Community Learning Center grants Ensure grant budgets align with district strategic priorities, approved plans, and allowable uses of funds. Monitor expenditures, staffing, contracts, and timelines to ensure fiscal integrity and compliance. Coordinate with district finance, payroll, and purchasing departments to ensure accurate coding, reporting, and auditing of grant funds. Prepare documentation for monitoring visits, audits, and compliance reviews. MTSS Leadership & Program Coordination (Title I & IV) Experience serving in a district-level leadership role. Experience with 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Title IV, Part B). Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based academic and behavioral intervention strategies, including MTSS/RTI frameworks, to improve student outcomes. Experience overseeing district progress monitoring assessments, including Renaissance STAR and CBM measurements, to inform instruction and program decisions. Strong data analysis, project management, and compliance skills. Demonstrated commitment to ensuring access and opportunity for all students through continuous improvement. Student Supports & Family Engagement Maintain all required federal grant documentation to demonstrate compliance with program and fiscal requirements, including comparability, time and effort reporting, and ranking and eligibility determinations, in accordance with ESSA and applicable federal cost principles. Oversee McKinney-Vento programming and compliance, ensuring identification, enrollment, transportation, and support services for students experiencing homelessness. Supervise the Parent Engagement Coordinator in monitoring parent liaisons and family engagement initiatives to strengthen home-school partnerships. Ensure timely and meaningful consultation with eligible private schools, maintain required documentation, and comply with equitable services requirements. Provide equitable services to eligible private school students, teachers, and families under Titles I, II, and IV, including academic support, professional development, and parent and family engagement activities designed to improve educational outcomes. Initiate equitable services concurrently with public school services and maintain completed Private School Selection and Affirmation of Consultation forms, as applicable. Ensure equitable participation of private school teachers (serving participating students) in professional development and family engagement activities under Titles II and IV. Retain title, control, and administrative responsibility for all materials, equipment, and property purchased with federal funds and monitor appropriate use at private school sites, in accordance with Monitor program effectiveness for targeted student populations, including economically disadvantaged students, multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and students experiencing homelessness. Data, Monitoring & Continuous Improvement Use student outcome data, program data, and fiscal data to evaluate the effectiveness of grant-funded initiatives. Lead continuous improvement cycles, including needs assessments, root-cause analysis, and program adjustments. Prepare reports and presentations for district leadership, the school committee, and state agencies. Ensure alignment between MTSS implementation, grant activities, and district strategic goals. Leadership, Collaboration & Supervision Supervise grant-funded staff, MTSS personnel, and program coordinators. Collaborate with principals, instructional leaders, special education, student support services, and community partners. Support professional learning related to MTSS implementation, intervention practices, and grant-funded initiatives. Serve as a key advisor to district leadership on funding strategy, sustainability, and program impact. Work collaboratively with fellow district directors and school-based leaders to ensure alignment, coherence, and shared accountability across grant-funded initiatives, MTSS implementation, and district priorities. Serves as district administrative liaison to early childhood coordinators, supporting program alignment and collaboration across early learning initiatives. Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned and are consistent with this position. Critical Skills, Experience, and Knowledge: Demonstrates strategic and systems thinking Demonstrates knowledge of fiscal management and compliance Strong knowledge of MTSS and intervention design Demonstrates data-driven decision-making Demonstrates the ability to maintain confidentiality. Demonstrated experience supervising staff Demonstrates strong customer service skills and the ability to interact patiently and positively. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relations with the public and co-workers. Demonstrates strong communication skills orally and in writing. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Ability to work accurately and efficiently with attention to detail while following established procedures. Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong decision-making skills. Minimum Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Public Administration, or related field (required). Minimum of 5 years of experience in education, with demonstrated experience in: Federal grant management Fiscal oversight and budgeting MTSS or intervention systems and management RI Teaching or Building Level Certification Strong knowledge of ESSA, Title I, Title II, Title IV, and McKinney-Vento requirements. Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives across multiple schools and departments. Proficiency in using computer-based systems, including but not limited to Google and Microsoft products. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Preferred Qualifications: Experience serving in a district-level leadership role. Experience with 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Title IV, Part B). Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based academic and behavioral intervention strategies, including MTSS/RTI frameworks, to improve student outcomes. Strong data analysis, project management, and compliance skills. Demonstrated commitment to ensuring access and opportunity for all students through continuous improvement.