Overview The Vermont Agency of Education seeks a dedicated and detail-oriented Programs Coordinator for for Title II, Part A. This position plays a critical role in managing a significant federal program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), overseeing an annual allocation of over $10 million in federal grant funds. These funds, intended to increase student achievement through the preparation, training, and retention of high-quality educators, include both School District formula grants and state-level activity funds. Additionally, the Coordinator will oversee Title IV-A state-level activity funds, ensuring compliance with federal requirements and promoting effective use of resources to support Vermont's schools, educators, and students. This role offers the opportunity to impact the quality of education across the state while fostering collaboration and ensuring compliance with federal education standards. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee the disbursement of Title II-A federal education funds to Vermont school systems in compliance with program requirements. * Review and respond to initial grant applications and amendments in collaboration with the Consolidated Federal Programs (CFP) Team. * Conduct monitoring visits and desk monitoring to ensure program compliance. * Develop a thorough understanding of ESEA, with a specific focus on Title II-A and state-level uses of Title IV-A funds. * Provide technical assistance to LEAs on the effective and appropriate use of Title II-A funds through individual support, memos, and meetings. * Plan and deliver workshops for CFP conferences. * Maintain and update program-specific web content to ensure accuracy. * Contribute to the strategic direction of the CFP Team by enhancing practices, ensuring compliance, and maximizing fund utilization. * Collect and report required Title II-A data to the U.S. Department of Education. * Track sub-grantee spending and provide ongoing technical assistance to promote timely and effective use of funds. * Collaborate with federal and other state agency partners to ensure maximum effectiveness of program implementation. * Collaborate across the Agency of Education (AOE) to align IIA and IVA state-level activity fund use with programmatic initiatives and compliance. * Work with institutions of higher education, School District, and Agency, and external partners and stakeholders to design and implement programs that support attracting, preparing, and retaining excellent educators for Vermont schools. This position offers the opportunity for remote work based within Vermont and contiguous states to Vermont but will require regular in-office functions as determined by the Secretary of Education. Who May