State and Federal Resource Specialist

Title: State and Federal Resource Specialist/ Educational Specialist C 

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. 

The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves and where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is valued and engaged. We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas.  

Educational Vision of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Our educational vision describes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) aspiration for elementary and secondary public education and adult basic education in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This vision is anchored in our commitment to high-quality teaching and learning in the Commonwealth. We will continue to work with districts, schools, and educators to promote teaching and learning that is antiracist, inclusive, multilingual, and multicultural; that values and affirms each and every student and their families; and that creates equitable opportunities and experiences for all students, particularly those who have been historically underserved. For more information on our vision, click here.    

The Federal Grants Office within the Planning and Research Unit supports school districts and partner organizations in strengthening the strategic use of resources to improve student outcomes. The office advances this work primarily through the administration, implementation, oversight and monitoring of a portfolio of state and federal funding programs, including federal grant programs (Titles IA, IIA, IIIA, and IVA under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education grant programs, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act programs, and state issued earmarks.  The Federal Grants office provides program implementation technical assistance and policy guidance, to ensure funds are used effectively and in compliance with applicable federal and state requirements.

The selected candidate will perform the following duties:

State-Level Equitable Services:

·       Coordination and implementation of state-level equitable services for ESEA Title VIII Programs (Title IIA, Title IIIA and Title IVA):

o   Assist with the coordination of DESE program offices to administer the state level equitable services for non-public schools.

o   Help determine whether education service providers (the vendors that will be providing support to non-public schools) meet qualifications of a pre-approved service agreement.

o   Provide orientation, technical assistance, and monitor education service providers once they are on the pre-approved service list.

o   Coordinate and create the private school application for state-level equitable services implementation.

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