This first review of applications will be February 5, 2024.Please submit the following required documents on theState of Montana Careerswebsite: * Resume -Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position. * * For a complete job description, please [email protected] * * This position is eligible for full-time telework within the State ofMontana * * * *Why you would enjoy working here;Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI’s purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000 students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400 school districts, 16,000 educational professionals, and 3,000 adult learners. * * * _Benefits of working for OPI:_ · Work/life balance · Family friendly · Dedicated and caring colleagues · Health coverage · Retirement plans · Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year) · Opportunities and room for professional growth · Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. *_Job Overview:_This position exercises leadership and general supervision, under applicable laws, rules, and regulations, in Federal Programs to the education community, agencies and the citizens of Montana within broad policy guidance and direction established by the Office of Public Instruction. These services include technical assistance of both a general and a specific nature which relies upon knowledge of a specialized (technologically/ academically) oriented field.__ _Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):_ · Knowledge of federal program requirements, legal issues, concerning school reform initiatives. · Knowledge of theory, principles, and techniques of educational research. · Knowledge of data collection, analysis, curricular and instructional strategies, and methodologies. · Skills in working knowledge of the philosophy, policy, rules, and regulations governing schools. · Ability to maintain a high level of technical and educational skills. · Ability to communicate oral and written. · Ability to work cooperatively, pooling or combining ideas, efforts, and experiences. _Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience_): · Bachelor’s degree in education. · Three years of experience with management of grants. · Two years of supervision. · Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. _Does this sound like you?_ Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation.When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is in the TRS retirement system. *Title: *Title 1 Federal Programs Director (03319) Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24140249