Campus Coordinator-Gt & Stem

Harmony Science Academy - San Antonio (6-12)

City

San Antonio

Posted

JOB GOAL:Responsible for planning, implementation, evaluation and support of a comprehensive PK-12 G/T and STEM programs.

POSITION

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience (Preferred)
• G/T or STEM teaching experience (Preferred)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Takes responsibility for planning, implementation, evaluation, and support of all G/T and STEM services at the campus.
• Works collaboratively with the campus administrators and/or teachers to develop an annual professional development plan designed specifically to meet the learning needs of G/T staff, classroom teachers and administrators.
• Serves as the chairperson of the District Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee and is responsible for the planning and convening of all G/T committee meetings throughout the school year.
• Takes responsibility for certification and accuracy of G/T student database and files.
• Monitors the campus G/T budget in accordance with established local and state policies and procedures.
• Takes responsibility for campus G/T screening
• Completes correspondence with parents regarding acceptance or denial into the G/T program and disseminate student testing results.
• Conducts routine audits of school-based G/T services to ensure compliance with district G/T plans.
• Serves as an advocate for the needs of G/T students in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Maintains an accurate list of identified G/T students per campus.
• Holds parent meetings about student opportunities and G/T services as necessary
• Assists coordinating school academic teams and competitions.
• Tracks G/T Professional development requirements at the campus as stated in the Texas State Plan for the education of gifted/talented students and maintains documentation for compliance purposes.
• Develops, revises and updates Gifted Education Program and Service design on campus based on evaluation results and campus needs.
• Assists teachers to develop and provides gifted and talented students with differentiation by modifying content (depth and complexity), process (grouping and curriculum compacting), or product.
• Implements procedures and coordinates the process to identify gifted and talented students at all grade levels campus wide, including review of student data and testing of students.
• Remains current on latest research and development in gifted education.
• Manages and evaluates the school’s gifted and talented program to ensure the highest level of quality.
• Supports STEM initiatives and STEM program implementation
• Coordinates STEM SOS Model PBL projects submission among STEM teachers for both G/T and Non-G/T students
• Serves as PLTW site coordinator
• Is responsible for setting up and maintenance of the Makerspace if needed
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in office/classroom setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
• Moderate travel is required.