Primary Purpose

Assist the administration, faculty, and staff of the Clear Creek ISD in developing funding opportunities to support the district strategic plans and related innovative efforts. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or significant relevant grant writing experience

Special Knowledge/Skills

Effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills

An understanding of Texas public school curriculum requirements

Strong organization, teaching, and training skills

Ability to work independently 

Ability to use word processor to produce grant proposals

Ability to travel district-wide as well as to funding sources and agency representatives

Experience

A minimum of 3 years successful experience in a public school or other educational setting

A minimum of 2 years successful experience in grant writing preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Identify viable grant sources by networking with other professionals and searching through grant literature.
2. Assist in informing interested departments of grant sources.
3. Design grant proposals working with program directors, coordinators, and school personnel.
4. Assist in the development of timetables, meetings, input, and deadlines to expedite timely grant submission.
5. Assist in the collection of data and development of evaluation criteria to measure grant program effectiveness.
6. Coordinate and submit timely reporting to funding agencies over the life of the grant.
7. Write and edit grant proposals or components of grant proposals.
8. Provide technical assistance to other proposal writers as appropriate.
9. Write or approve final draft of funding based on input from district sources.
10. Work with the appropriate personnel to expedite internal processing of proposals.
11. Present the proposal in a manner that will maximize the chance of a funding award. 
12. Attend meetings with officials of funding agencies to receive information and training in the area of grant procurement and development as deemed necessary by the superintendent or designee.
13. Design and conduct grant writing workshops for district employees.
14. Assist with compliance documentation and reporting for state and federal programs.
15. Manage and utilize data effectively for systemic process and program analysis.

• Account for the accuracy and verification of all student program data and reports.
• Implement data-driven decision making for improvement efforts based on best practices.

1. Manage and utilize policy effectively for maintaining systemic processes and practices.

• Account for the verification of the correct policy regarding all decisions and correspondence.
• Implement effective policy-driven decision making.

1. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
2. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
3. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
4. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
5. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
6. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
7. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
8. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
9. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
10. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
11. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
12. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
13. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
14. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Effective verbal and written communication; concentration while performing duties; ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasional district-wide travel

 Term: 230 days