Job Description
The purpose of this position is to coordinate the development, monitoring, fiscal management, and reporting for all Special Education department budgets, including IDEA-B federal grants, state special education allotments. SHARS/Medicaid reimbursements, and local funds, ensuring that expenditures are allowable, accurately coded, and aligned with program needs and regulatory requirements.
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- Serve as the department's primary fiscal compliance officer for all funded programs
- Coordinate position control and staffing budgets for all Special Education funded positions
- Prepare, analyze, and present budget reports, expenditure summaries, and financial forecasts to Special Education directors, the Executive Director, and Deputy Superintendent of System Fidelity and Reporting.
- Other duties as assigned. (Note: No additional information is needed in this text box.)
Job Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
3 to 5 years
TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Software Microsoft Office Certifications/Licensure Equipment Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Level 2 -Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
-Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing directions on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
-Participates in a group plan and/or budget development.
PROBLEM SOLVING
-Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas. May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
-Decisions have moderate impact to the facility/department or division, causing increased satisfaction or dissatisfaction; producing efficiencies or delays; promoting or inhibiting personal intellectual or professional development; and/or contributing to financial gain or expense. Errors may be serious, usually not subject to direct verification or check, causing losses such as improper cost calculations, overpayment or improper utilization of labor, materials, or equipment. Effects are usually confined to the organization itself and is short term.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
-Collaborate and solve problems - work with others to resolve problems, clarify, or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
-Regularly assesses and diffuses complex and escalate customer issues. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving systemic customer service problems. Regularly explores alternative and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer within HISD's policies and guidelines.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
-Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 3 to 5 years of work experience
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Ability to use standard office equipment, including computers and copiers
What We Do
Houston Independent School District (HISD) is a public school district serving students from prekindergarten through grade 12 in Houston, Texas. As the largest public school system in Texas, it provides comprehensive K–12 education and works to prepare students for life beyond the classroom. Its mission emphasizes high-quality, student-centered education, critical thinking, leadership, community participation, and equitable opportunities for success.
