About the Opportunity

DPAC seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented, and mission-driven Manager of Compliance and HR to lead and strengthen the school’s compliance infrastructure while supporting key human resources functions. This role sits at the intersection of compliance, operations, and people strategy, ensuring that DPAC meets all federal, state, and local requirements while building strong internal systems. Reporting directly to the Executive Director and working closely with both internal and external stakeholders, the Manager of Compliance and HR will also manage all aspects of non-competitive grant administration for DPAC.

Who You Are

• Someone who shares our unwavering commitment to the DPAC mission.
• An excellent communicator with strong writing skills, outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail who can break down complicated and nuanced topics.
• A problem solver with strong research skills who can seek out new information and propose shifts to internal policies and procedures to ensure the school is in compliance with federal, state, district and authorizer requirements.
• A leader who can develop and manage strong systems and processes.
• A strong project manager who can multitask and turn around work quickly as needed.
• A collaborative teammate who can work with multiple teams and interface with senior leadership while collecting necessary data.
• An experienced manager who can conduct data-oriented research and analysis and is familiar with school performance and K-12 academic data.
• A college graduate (required), with prior experience in a nonprofit or charter school environment a plus. 

What You’ll Do

Compliance 

• Lead and manage all federal, state, and authorizer compliance reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with evolving requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of data and outcomes to state authorizers, funders, and other external partners, as determined by the Superintendent.
• Own and oversee all non-competitive grant administration, including application development, budget alignment, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
• Manage Title I programming, including applications, amendments, family engagement, and School Performance Plans.
• Ensure compliance with Title I, II, III, IV, and IDEA requirements, including required meetings, documentation, and payroll certifications.
• Manage all grant monitoring requirements and submissions across state, federal, and authorizer portals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with authorizers, state agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate preparation for authorizer and state site visits.
• Oversee required policy development, approval, and posting to ensure full regulatory compliance, including website compliance.
• Manage state data reporting and Civil Rights Data Collection submissions in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Nevada Open Meeting Laws and manage Board-related compliance deliverables in partnership with the Director of Operations.
• Build and document sustainable systems and workflows to ensure long-term compliance and accountability.
• Develop training materials and provide guidance to staff on compliance-related topics (e.g., attendance, safety, data management, family engagement, and special populations).
• Flag required actions and proactively monitor compliance risks.

Human Resources

• Proactively and annually develop materials to communicate messages, policies, and data. Skillfully organize information so that it is clear, digestible, and with the most important information communicated (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint presentations, termination letters, reprimands, and other correspondence)
• Identify root causes and conduct relevant data analysis in order to propose both short-term and long-term interventions and solutions
• Ensure people team policies and procedures are applied consistently and fairly to all employees. Work with leaders to implement disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans.
• Investigate and resolve complex or sensitive complaints, issues, and concerns in a responsive and fair manner. Fully document findings and recommendations.
• Oversee all aspects of separations, manage unemployment insurance claims, and represent the organization at hearings. Provide guidance on routine employee relations issues.
• Align HR strategies with organizational goals, develop a cohesive HR vision, and translate it into actionable plans for implementation, monitoring, and adjustment. Evaluate current HR performance by establishing and tracking metrics, analyzing data, and gathering employee feedback.
• Lead the interactive process to respond to accommodation requests in compliance with the ADA. Serve as the primary contact for workers' compensation at assigned campuses.
• Lead candidates from application to hire and consult key stakeholders on hiring.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including participation in network-wide or department specific initiatives and/or projects.

Internal Systems

• Work closely with the Superintendent to ensure clear team purviews, workflows, and systems.
• Proactively monitor & audit school-level data to ensure ongoing compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
• Work with leaders to develop and implement performance improvement plans. Provide training on the Employee Management Cycle and other HR processes.
• Author and maintain accountability-focused training content to ensure complete, accurate, and up-to-date information is available to school-based staff.
• Providing coaching and support to teammates as needed on implementation and maintenance of compliance-connected systems and providing constructive feedback as needed in conjunction with the Regional Superintendent.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, or related field; Master’s preferred
• 3+ years of experience in human resources, compliance, and/or grants management (K–12, charter, or nonprofit preferred)
• Preferred certifications: PHR,SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP
• Experience managing federal/state compliance reporting and grant administration (e.g., Title I, II, III, IV, IDEA)
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and experience handling employee relations and investigations
• Proven ability to build and manage systems and processes for compliance and accountability

Compensation 

DPAC staff members are provided with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a working environment that includes the necessary technology and resources to succeed.

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DPAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our goal is to ensure that students are prepared for college and beyond. We strongly believe that by building a team that represents numerous perspectives, backgrounds, and expertises, we can achieve this goal together. This is a value we highly support and strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Who You Are

• A leader and educator with an unwavering commitment to the Democracy Prep mission of college success and authentic civic engagement for all scholars, especially those with significant challenges. You have an innate or highly-developed ability to set a vision across an entire school and motivate others towards achieving the vision. 
• A highly effective teacher who has a clear track record of raising student achievement in a classroom for at least four years.
• A self-reflective and self-aware leader who is committed to the creation of anti-racist classrooms and schools and who is eager to use these skills to create a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• An educator who values diverse perspectives and is committed to empowering young people and to lifting up and working alongside communities.
• An expert at translating academic standards and state assessment requirements into effective instructional design.
• A coach with demonstrated success in building and developing the leadership capacity in others.
• An excellent writer and skilled orator – ability to easily connect with students, families, and staff and effectively tailor communication to multiple stakeholder groups.
• A data-informed leader, adept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across school wide data. A constant learner who is willing to reevaluate one’s understanding based on new information and data.
• A graduate of a Bachelor’s degree program (required), Master's degree in related field (preferred).

What You’ll Do

• Partner with DPAC Regional Superintendent to inform goals and vision for the scholar, family, and staff experience for all elementary school scholars.
• Oversee Democracy Prep at the Agassi Campus Elementary School and serve as its educational leader, charged with shaping the instructional vision and school culture.
• Manage through layers of leadership by directly coaching Instructional Coaches, a Dean of Culture, and Grade Level Leaders.
• Establish and promote a positive culture of high expectations and high support, continuous improvement, and a relentless focus on academic achievement for scholars and staff.
• Drive the instructional programs of the school: develop systems and oversight to ensure there is regular coaching and professional development for teachers, quality evaluations for all staff, and consistent review of lesson plans.
• Manage, evaluate, and implement clear and effective procedures for the operation and functioning of the school including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and discipline systems.
• Regularly monitor student and staff growth through collection of formal and informal data; use data to inform short and long-term plans for the school.
• Establish the annual master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for scholars consistent with the school’s instructional goals.
• Execute weekly staff professional development that improves teacher practice and scholar achievement 

Compensation

Salary range starts at $94,350 for candidates with 0 years of prior Principal experience who enroll in the Employer Paid Nevada PERS pension plan or at $110,452 for candidates with 0 years of prior Principal experience who enroll in the Shared Employee/Employer Nevada PERS pension plan. Salary offers increase based on prior years of Principal experience. Democracy Prep staff members are also provided with full benefits and a working environment that includes all the necessary technology and resources to succeed.

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Democracy Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our mission is to educate responsible citizen-scholars who will change the world. We strongly believe that by building a DREAM team that represents numerous perspectives, backgrounds, and expertises, we can achieve this goal together. This is a value we highly support and strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Democracy Prep Public Schools is committed to ensuring all scholars succeed in the college of their choice and lead a life of active citizenship. As a teacher, you will play a vital role in creating a classroom culture that reflects high expectations and high support, fostering academic and personal growth for every scholar.

Who You Are:

• Mission-Driven Educator: You are deeply committed to Democracy Prep’s mission focusing on fostering college success and authentic civic engagement for scholars.
• Outstanding Classroom Teacher: You maintain consistently high behavioral and academic expectations, supporting scholars in meeting those expectations.
• Self-Reflective Professional: You are dedicated to aligning your classroom to our commitment to antiracism and contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Results-Driven Assessor: You use data analysis to drive instructional decisions and teacher accountability, ensuring positive outcomes for all students.
• Content Area Expert: You engage scholars with differentiated instruction and deliver high-quality curriculum by preparing rigorous and engaging lessons through thoughtful lesson planning.
• Educator with Experience Preferred: You hold a Bachelor’s degree (required) and have at least 2 years of teaching experience in urban areas. State certification is preferred. Note: We request transcripts as part of our onboarding process.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure Classroom Culture: Create and maintain a classroom atmosphere characterized by high expectations and high support.
• Create an Inclusive Environment: Engage in training, reflection, and dialogue around issues of race, identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion for staff and scholars.
• Curriculum Implementation: Plan and prepare for the effective implementation of a coherent, research-based curriculum.
• Data-Driven Instruction: Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curriculum and instructional practice.
• Build Relationships: Maintain strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues through effective and frequent communication.
• Professional Growth: Continuously improve your practice through weekly coaching sessions, professional development, and collaborative, data-driven reflection with department and grade-level teams.
• Support Social-Emotional Well-Being: Cultivate the social-emotional growth of all scholars by building a positive classroom culture and leveraging strong partnerships with scholars, their families, and the scholar support team.
• Foster Active Citizenship: Engage students in age-appropriate conversations and activities about current events, participation in community service, and the celebration of culture, heritage, and identity.
• Whole-School Involvement: Participate in school-wide events and tasks, including transitions, family conferences, tutoring, and other activities as assigned by school leadership.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree (required).
• 2+ years of teaching experience, preferably in urban education (preferred).
• State certification (preferred).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to create an inclusive and positive classroom culture that emphasizes high expectations for all scholars.
• Commitment to professional growth through coaching, reflection, and collaborative work with colleagues.

Compensation 

Salary is competitive and commensurate with your experience. Democracy Prep employees are provided with a benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, retirement, parental leave, a smartphone, and a laptop. 

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Democracy Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our mission is to educate responsible citizen-scholars who will change the world. We strongly believe that by building a DREAM team that represents numerous perspectives, backgrounds, and expertises, we can achieve this goal together. This is a value we highly support and strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Who You Are

• An educator with an unwavering commitment to the Democracy Prep mission of college success and authentic civic engagement for our scholars
• An excellent communicator, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively to a variety of stakeholders.
• A strong problem-solver, who thinks critically and plans strategically.
• A graduate of a Master’s Degree Program (required) who possesses a School Psychologist Standard Certification in Nevada
• A bilingual speaker of English and Spanish (preferred) 

What You’ll Do 

• Identify and help provide solutions for behavior and/or learning issues in order to maximize student achievement
• Perform psycho-educational evaluations
• Provide counseling and instructional support for students managing emotional, behavioral or social challenges
• Help promote initiatives across DPAC that support overall student wellness through the implementation of strong communication skills, problem solving, anger management, self-regulation, etc.
• Actively participate as a member of the Child Study Team in evaluating, classifying, recommending and implementing programs and evaluation plans for students in need in English and Spanish as appropriate or required
• Assist classroom teachers and principals in identifying behavioral health problems through observation, assessment and development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), behavioral interventions, and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Consult with other district personnel, e.g., principals, social workers, learning disabilities consultants, counselors, teachers, etc. regarding student’s behaviors and needs
• Review all student records and skill areas, conferring with classroom teachers and observing students in the classroom setting as per students’ mandates
• Consult with parents in English and Spanish concerning counseling/behavioral needs, pre-referral intervention, special class placement, follow-up in the home, and referral to outside agencies for students 
• Maintain all records for students on his/her case management list in order and ensure they are completed within the mandated time frame, reviewing and updating at regular intervals
• Perform of all duties related to mandated behavioral health support as assigned by school Principal
• Support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout DPAC on an as-needed basis
• Complete other treatment, evaluative, and administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Special Service.

Information

This is a contracted position with an hourly wage of $57-$70/hour. You will be required to invoice Democracy Prep for your hours worked.

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Democracy Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our mission is to educate responsible citizen-scholars who will change the world. We strongly believe that by building a DREAM team that represents numerous perspectives, backgrounds, and expertises, we can achieve this goal together. This is a value we highly support and strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

This application is only for those individuals, that are not current Democracy Prep employees, who will be working in a role that receives a stipend.