Specialist - Advanced Academic Services Secondary

SPECIALIST - ADVANCED ACADEMIC SERVICES FOR SECONDARY

Ector County Independent School District, Advanced Academic Services, Odessa, Texas.

Job : 5676423

Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Apr 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Advanced Academic Services Specialist - Secondary

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of AVID & Advanced Academic Services

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay

Dept. /School: Advanced Academic Services

Days: 187

Supervises: None

The Secondary Advanced Academic Services Specialist strengthens instructional systems and classroom practice for advanced and gifted learners by supporting aligned curriculum, data–driven instruction, and consistent implementation of the district instructional framework. Through coaching, professional learning, and collaboration, this role advances GT services (inclusion model), Advanced Placement, and CCMR initiatives to improve student outcomes and expand access to rigorous learning opportunities.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Master’s degree preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject/level assigned
• Must obtain the TEA/Gifted (GT) certificate/endorsement within one year

• Training in gifted education, agrees to meet gifted endorsement requirements
• Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation
• Knowledge of best practices for Gifted and Talented and Academically Advanced Students
• Knowledge of International Baccalaureate Programme and Advanced Placement Program (Preferred)
• Proficiency with technology applications and digital resources
• Ability to interpret data and evaluate instruction programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to develop and provide personalized professional learning to adult learners
• Proven track record of student growth and positive evaluations from supervisor
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

• Minimum three years teaching experience in subject area assigned
• Minimum three years’ experience teaching Gifted and Talented Students

• Provide coaching and campus support to teachers of advanced academic and gifted students to strengthen instructional practices, rigor, and student engagement.
• Model and support implementation of high‑quality instructional practices aligned to gifted education best practices and the district instructional framework, including implementation of the WICOR instructional framework to ensure consistent, high‑quality Tier I instruction.
• Collaborate with AAS coordinators, campus leaders, and teachers to ensure alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment systems, including year‑at‑a‑glance documents (YAGs), unit overviews, and common assessments, in accordance with district expectations.
• Utilize Edu Hub and district‑adopted high‑quality instructional materials (HQIM) to ensure aligned, accessible curriculum resources and reduce redundancy across campuses.
• Support the development and implementation of differentiated instructional materials, enrichment opportunities, and advanced learning pathways for secondary students.
• Design and support secondary GT services through the inclusion model, ensuring appropriate differentiation and access to advanced learning within the general education classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers and campus staff to ensure alignment between advanced academic services, coursework, and core instruction.
• Plan, facilitate, and support professional learning aligned to district priorities and advanced academic programming, ensuring transfer into classroom practice.
• Support Strategic Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) by guiding teachers of advanced and GT students in data‑to‑action cycles, using student performance and instructional evidence to inform planning and instructional decisions.
• Provide ongoing coaching, modeling, and feedback to improve instructional effectiveness and student outcomes for advanced learners.
• Assist with onboarding and support of teachers serving advanced academic and gifted students.
• Use multiple…