LI​/TD Magnet Coordinator; Mallard Creek ES

LI/TD Magnet Coordinator (Mallard Creek ES)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools - Charlotte, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5843946

Final date to receive applications: Aug 22, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

General Definition of Work

The LI/TD Magnet Coordinator, under general supervision, performs professional work related to oversight of the planning and implementation of the LI/TD magnet theme in the school. Responsibilities include development of gifted curricula related to the school’s magnet theme, identifying and organizing specialized, magnet theme-specific professional development for staff, coordinating marketing of the school’s magnet program to the public, facilitating horizontal and vertical alignment of magnet theme components throughout the school’s instructional scope and sequence.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

Certified Teacher Schedule/ Full-time, 10 months

Reports To

School Principal

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte
- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Collaborates with Advanced Studies and school administration to ensure the school’s magnet theme is implemented with integrity
• Facilitates effective implementation of the school’s magnet theme at all grade levels by providing instructional and curricular support
• Builds capacity with classroom teachers through professional development, collaboration, and ongoing support
• Embraces and implements inclusive practices with AIG and advanced learners through co-teaching with classroom teachers and working with students
• Engages in collaborative planning with classroom teachers and grade levels
• Utilizes research-based gifted curricular resources and strategies to appropriately challenge and engage AIG and advanced learners
• Nurtures academic talent and potential in young learners
• Manages all state and district required compliance procedures for AIG students, including Differentiated Education Plans and testing for gifted identification
• Maintains accurate and current documentation for gifted identification and screening
• Provides ongoing job-embedded professional development for staff through co-teaching, modeling, and participation in collaborative planning sessions
• Designs and delivers professional development sessions around best practices in gifted education, gifted curricular resources and strategies for staff
• Serves as lead in stakeholder communication regarding magnet program
• Prepares and demonstrates higher-level lessons to challenge and engage gifted learners and models for classroom teachers, as needed.
• Manages such funds as are allotted to the magnet program to provide materials and supplies to support program implementation, subject to approval of the principal
• Collaborates with all staff at the school to provide magnet students with academic and other support, as needed
• Serves as an advocate and liaison for the magnet program among the school community, disseminating information to teachers and students on a timely basis
• Provides accurate information to the public, including prospective and participating students and parents, regarding the magnet program
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices in gifted education, including identification and instruction
• Understanding of North Carolina AIG Program Standards
• Expertise in the growth and development of AIG learners
• Knowledge of social emotional needs of AIG learners and strategies to support needs
• Ability to analyze data…