Federal Programs (Title I) Director

Also called: Title I Coordinator, Director of Federal Programs

Manages the federal money that funds services for low-income students, English learners, and more.

A day in the life

This director writes the district's Title I plan, decides which schools get extra reading teachers, and makes sure every dollar is spent by federal rules before the auditors show up.

Pay over a career

Starting
$80k
Typical
$112k
High
$150k

Estimate based on BLS education administrators.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Master's degree, about 10 years after high school. Master's in education administration plus teaching and leadership experience.

Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.

Majors to look at: Educational Leadership, Public Administration, Education.

Outlook

Growing slowly (about 0% over 10 years). Tracks K-12 administrator growth.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI drafts plans and tracks spending rules; deciding which schools get help and facing auditors stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Government, Economics, AP English Language.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9032.

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