College Academy Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university;

* Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher;

* Previous leadership experience in curriculum preferred;

* Valid Texas Administrator/Principal or Counseling certification

* Demonstrated:

* Commitment to life-long learning that supports high-quality first-time instruction, including the use of technology;

* Ability to develop and write curriculum;

* Ability to lead professional learning;

* Ability to manage data;

* Demonstrated skill in leading, motivating, and cooperating with others.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term

Contract:

220 days

SALARY:

$76,684 (IA
4)

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

* Coordinate and facilitate all aspects of College Academy at all comprehensive high schools.

* Serve as a primary liaison between Office of Advanced Academics and campus administration regarding College Academy communication and procedures.

* Collaborate with Lone Star College for College Academy dual credit courses.

* Review, revise, and update Personal, Academic, and Career Exploration (PACE) course curriculum as needed for College Academy and train teachers who teach these special sections.

* Lead the district's effort to continue and expand College Academy to all high schools.

* Collaborate with grant office to find funding sources to support College Academy materials, tuitions, fees, and teacher training.

* Identify and utilize research-based strategies to support students and increase the participation of under-represented student groups in College Academy.

* Identify tools and provide resources that support academic success and college readiness (TSIA2, PSAT, SAT, ACT, etc.) so that students are ready to take dual credit courses.

* Maintain high levels of collaboration with curriculum staff, counselors, and other departments to ensure that all students receive information, applications, and support regarding College Academy opportunities.

* Facilitate College Academy parent informational meetings.

* Collaborate with and support campus-based College Academy Advisors through training, meetings, data review, and progress monitoring.

* Establish and monitor student progress data to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and the supports offered to students.

* Facilitate middle and high school collaboration supporting students' transition to College Academy in high school.

* Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Advanced Academics

* Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional

reaching

Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment:
Frequent district wide travel

Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Final date to receive applications:

Until filled

Applications will be reviewed

Not all applicants will be interviewed

Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

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