Beaumont independent school district

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Evaluate, coordinate, and provide leadership for the district’s Advanced Academics programs including Dual Credit, Advanced Placement, Gifted/Talented, Pegasus programs, Pre-Advanced, and oversight of NIMSI grant components; seek and apply for further grant opportunities that will provide funding to support full or partial subsidization of AP test fees; seek and apply for other grant opportunities to elevate the district program offerings/support/training in the areas of Advanced Academics; provide and arrange for targeted Advanced Academics professional development for teachers and administrators; evaluate and acquire quotes for materials and instructional resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree in education administration, curriculum and instruction, or teaching
• Content subject area certification
• G/T certification
• Principal’s certification preferred
• Certified T-TESS appraiser preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Thorough demonstrated knowledge of Advanced Academics
• Ability to evaluate gifted program and effectiveness of program
• Ability to manage budget and scheduling
• Ability to coordinate district trainings
• Ability to present effective and engaging staff development
• Ability to create programming that aligns with the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented students
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Three years experience as a classroom teacher
• Three years experience in instructional leadership roles
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and implement advanced academic programs

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Coordinate and Secure Professional Development Opportunities

• Facilitate and/or deliver GT-specific training including 6 hour yearly updates, 30 hour initial training and administrative training.
• Collaborate with advanced academics staff in evaluating and developing programming to meet student needs.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate advanced academic programs with teachers, instructional coaches, GT campus coordinators and principals, including projects and push-in/pull-out programs.
• Provide support and facilitate utilization of Future Problem Solver and Academic Decathlon programs on campuses.
• Oversee and coordinate the district Pegasus programs and lead any future expansions of the program.
• Manage and coordinate student referral, testing and identification.
• Work with appropriate staff to develop, maintain, and revise curriculum documents based on systematic review and analysis that are targeted for gifted students.
• Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support accomplishment of advanced academic programs including Dual Credit.
• Ensure that a district plan is created and implemented for all areas of advanced academics that aligns to the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students.
• Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district’s goals and objectives and major classroom instructional programs of the district.
• Actively support the efforts of others to achieve district goals, objectives, and campus performance objectives.
• Obtain and apply evaluative data (including student achievement data) to examine advanced academic program effectiveness.
• Secure consultants, specialists, and other community resources with adherence to the district’s business and finance regulations.
• Provide effective and engaging advanced academics (G/T and AP) training that incorporate the mission of the district, program evaluation outcomes, and input from teachers and others.
• Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy in the areas of advanced academics.
• Compile, maintain, and present all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Demonstrate use of appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent/family engagement to adhere with the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students.
• Model behaviors, which ensure the development of a district team, focused on problem solving and meeting student needs for all identified students.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible and serve as a role model for all district staff.
• Actively seek training and information, which will enhance skills and knowledge, related to responsibilities.
• Articulate the district’s mission, instructional philosophy, and curriculum implementation strategies to the community and solicit their support in realizing the mission.
• Maintain records of Gifted and Talented/Advanced Placement professional development attendance (sign in sheets, Eduphoria attendance records) for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Implement and adhere to the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students

Community Relations

• Involve and actively seek parent and family involvement in gifted programming including yearly evaluation.

Budget

• Ensure that selected programs/materials are cost effective and funds are managed prudently by compiling

budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.

Communication

• Provide for two-way communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community.
• Demonstrate skill in conflict resolution with administrators, parents, teachers, staff, and community.
• Monitorprofessionalresearchanddisseminateideasandinformationtootherprofessionals

Other

• Perform any other duties assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Occasional prolonged or irregular hours of work

Physical Demands

• Light lifting and carrying, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, repetitive hand motions; frequent bending and stooping
• Prolonged use of computer

Environmental Demands

• Normal office environment
• Frequent district-wide and occasional out-of-district travel

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.