Specifications include, but are not limited to: ● Recruit, hire, employ, supervise and evaluate all professional and paraprofessional staff, as approved by either BPS (Boston Public Schools) , the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston or its affiliated schools, and/or any of the eligible and designated private schools of Boston, (herein referred to as the school partners) for a teaching, tutoring or other support position to perform direct literacy education services to eligible students of said schools. ● With the guidance and direction of the school partners, engage and contract the professional services of individual contractors or consultants. Issue payments to said consultants. If the consultant receives $600.00 or more in one calendar year, (3rd Party Provider) issues a 1099-MISC tax document to the consultant(s) in January of the subsequent year. ● Purchase or procure goods and services as required under the requirements and expectation of receipt of the federal funds. Receive and process vendor invoices. Review invoices for correct and sufficient back-up documentation. There must be an approving signature on each invoice by a representative from the appropriate partner school and (3rd Party Provider). ● After vendor invoices are processed and entered into the accounting system, (3rd Party Provider) will issue checks to vendors on a timely basis and in accordance with any payment terms that may exist. ● For some purchases of goods and services, obtain bids and quotes from vendors prior to purchase, if applicable, under Federal and State procurement guidelines. ● Handle payment inquiries by program staff and vendors if applicable. ● Issue internal budgets that list appropriate account numbers and job codes.
