Telework will not be permitted outside the state of
Kentucky.
The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the
Education and Labor Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky’s public schools and
districts as they implement the state’s P-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state
liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities.
The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-member
Kentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners, and divisions within those
offices are administered by division directors.
The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the Kentucky
School for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518
employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.
OUR MISSION:
To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide
leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.
OUR CORE VALUES
Equity
- Achievement
- Collaboration
- Integrity
The department seeks to hire a smart, experienced, hardworking, and dependable Program Coordinator to join our
dedicated team. This role represents a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging, and
professional environment. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning
potential, while receiving a steady income and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Coordinates all inter- or intra-unit administrative functions of the National School Lunch Program
(NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SPB) on a statewide basis.
- Interpret laws, regulations and policies for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School
Breakfast Program (SPB) sponsors statewide. - Assist with development of state specific program policies and
procedures. - Perform in depth analysis of program support needs and recommend policy and procedural
modifications. - Assist in communicating procedures to sponsors on a statewide basis.
- Request and collect program data, edit and analyze data, and write comprehensive program status reports
for executive and managerial superiors. Utilize the Child Nutrition Information and Payment System (CNIPS) to
collect, analyze, and maintain data. - Review records and report submitted by program recipients or agency staff
for compliance with legal, regulatory or policy standards.
- Coordinate the onboarding process for new directors and potential new sponsors of the NSLP.
- Provide
initial information and assistance to district officials hiring new program directors or those who are
interested in participating in the program. - Ensure all paperwork is submitted to grant access to the various
communication and data systems that are required for program operations.
- Communicate procedural or program changes to program staff, contractors, recipients, and other
interested parties. - Maintain internal SharePoint communication site.
- Maintain NSLP files.
- Attend professional meetings, civic meetings, or other meetings to gather or distribute program or
technical information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits and Perks:
Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Optional Insurance (Dental and Vision)
- Life Insurance
- Retirement savings.
- Paid Leave (annual, sick, compensatory, jury, voting, election, blood donation, living organ,
educational, military)
- Paid holidays (12.5 days per year, 13.5 days in a Presidential Election year)
- Deferred Compensation and Free Financial Planning Program
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee Recognition
This is a federally funded time limited (FFTL) position. This means the position is paid entirely as the
result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that
funds the positions. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements
for the classification but is not required to take an examination or be graded through the testing and
evaluation process. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-
merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit)
employee in a permanent position.
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and
background check.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government
with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-
Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,
please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 1-888-897-7781 or
https://dhs.gov/e-verify
