CAMPUS COORDINATOR-GIFTED & TALENTED

About the Role

Responsible for planning, implementation, evaluation, and support of comprehensive PK-12 Gifted & Talented (G/T) and STEM programs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Understands and supports the mission, vision, and values of Harmony Public Schools
• Plans, implements, evaluates, and supports all G/T and STEM services at the campus
• Works collaboratively with 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 planning and convening 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 disseminates 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 in 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 in developing and providing 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 the 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

• 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 software, including databases, spreadsheets, word processing, calculators, copy machines, and telephones
• Ability to analyze data
• Effective interview techniques, public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

Work Environment

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