Director - Advanced Academic Services; Internal

Director - Advanced Academic Services (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Position: Advanced Academic Services (AAS) Director

Department: Curriculum and Instruction

Reports To: Director of Curriculum & Instruction

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  May 27, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted:
  May 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately

Summary: Direct the district’s program for gifted and talented students. Collaborate with district staff and outside personnel to provide educational opportunities for gifted and talented students.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree;
  Master’s Degree in Education Administration (Preferred)
• Experience: Three years as a gifted and talented teacher; at least three years of administrative experience preferred
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with endorsement in gifted and talented education;
  Certified T‑TESS Appraiser (Preferred)
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  
  • Ability to organize and coordinate district-wide program
  • Ability to interpret data
  • Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
  • Knowledge of strategies and materials for the education of gifted and talented students
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form
  • Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

Program Management

• Implement procedures and direct the process to identify gifted and talented students at all grade levels district wide, including review of student data and testing of students.
• Develop and revise gifted and talented curriculum.
• Assist teachers to develop and provide gifted and talented students with alternative coursework through curriculum modification, acceleration, etc.
• Develop and conduct or arrange for staff development sessions, including sessions on delivery of instruction, enriched learning in classroom settings, and methods for identifying gifted and talented students.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the gifted and talented program and implement changes based on the findings.

Consultation

• Provide resources and materials to support staff in accomplishing program goals.
• Consult with parents, administrators, counselors, teachers, community agencies, and other relevant individuals regarding gifted and talented students.
• Plan and conduct parent meetings, including parent advisory committee meetings.

Budget and Inventory

• Administer the gifted and talented budget and ensure that programs are cost-effective and that gifted and talented funds are managed wisely.
• Compile budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Assist with the selection and purchase of supplemental equipment and supplies for the program.

Policy, Reports and Law

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
• Exercise professional judgment in absences; be punctual to work, meetings, and appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor(s).

Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the general public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to…