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The School District of Philadelphia

Public school district delivering education citywide

Program Manager - Operations & Grant Development

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$71.7k - $93k
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Philadelphia, PA, USA
In Person
Social & Community ServicesCommunity Outreach & Programs

About the job

Requirements
  • A master's degree from an accredited college or university in social services or behavioral health, plus five years of full-time, paid, professional experience in social services or behavioral health that includes responsibility for developing staff training in prevention, intervention, and/or behavioral health; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social services or behavioral health, plus seven years of such experience.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate, plan, and provide direction to staff engaged in training and technical assistance for prevention, intervention, and behavioral health services.
  • Oversee responses to behavioral health emergencies and crises, and the aftermath of traumas affecting school communities.
  • Coordinate and guide staff activities supporting prevention, intervention, and behavioral health, ensuring training meets assessed needs and departmental and District objectives.
  • Collaborate with Pennsylvania Department of Education advisors to develop and maintain policies and procedures complying with Commonwealth training standards for SAP.
  • Develop and facilitate training for principals and school-based staff to support positive learning environments using research-based models.
  • Oversee the District's behavioral health emergency response with the City's Department of Behavioral Health, ensuring appropriate risk assessment, intervention, and aftercare coordination.
  • Participate in developing and implementing the database system used to document student-level intervention through the District's Response to Instruction and Intervention (RtII).
  • Participate in developing and implementing evidence-based school-climate, prevention, and intervention models, including Positive Behavior Support, Bullying Prevention, Restorative Practices, and Peer Mediation.
  • Work with stakeholders to coordinate and guide the delivery of school-based behavioral health services.
  • Collaborate with Philadelphia's major child-serving systems and support interagency collaboration and resource development on behalf of District students and families.
  • Collaborate with other District offices on an integrated approach to prevention, intervention, and aftercare that removes barriers to learning and promotes success.
  • Manage grants and ensure compliance with grant guidelines.

About the company

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The School District of Philadelphia

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The School District of Philadelphia provides public education for about 200,000 school-aged children in Philadelphia. It runs and supports the city’s public schools, oversees curriculum and standards, hires teachers and staff, and manages funding and resources to offer programs that connect schools with families and communities. The district implements policies and supports educators through district leadership and school-level administration to create safe, engaging learning environments. Its goal is to ensure all students achieve their full intellectual and social potential, graduate ready to succeed, and view education as a civil right for every child in the city.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • Pennsylvania's July 2026 budget adds $157.3 million to Philadelphia schools.
  • May 2026 board approval locked a $4.6 billion operating budget and capital spending.
  • The Northeast facilities plan modernizes 169 schools while funding new construction at Comly.

What critics are saying

  • The 2025 asbestos DPA threatens criminal sanctions if compliance slips over five years.
  • August 2026 Kensington asbestos relocation triggered lawsuits and campus disruption before classes.
  • Seventeen school closures for 2027-28 face community backlash and enrollment volatility.

What makes The School District of Philadelphia unique

  • Philadelphia runs 339 buildings and 100,000+ students, enabling citywide scale advantages.
  • Gilbane delivered Northeast Community Propel Academy through a 16-month public-private partnership.
  • The district controls a $1.5 billion capital program through 2032.

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Benefits

  • Professional Development Budget
  • Mental Health Support
  • Flexible Work Hours

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