CAMPUS COORDINATOR-GT/STEM
Harmony Public Schools · Austin, TX · 1 mo ago
EducationFull-time
Responsible for planning, implementation, evaluation and support of a 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
- Understand and support the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
- Plan, implement, evaluate, and support all G/T and STEM services at the campus.
- Collaborate with campus administrators and teachers to develop an annual professional development plan for G/T staff, classroom teachers, and administrators.
- Serve as chairperson of the District Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee; plan and convene all G/T committee meetings throughout the school year.
- Maintain certification and accuracy of the G/T student database and files.
- Monitor the campus G/T budget in accordance with local and state policies and procedures.
- Oversee campus G/T screening processes.
- Correspond with parents regarding acceptance or denial into the G/T program and disseminate student testing results.
- Conduct routine audits of school‑based G/T services to ensure compliance with district G/T plans.
- Advocate for the needs of G/T students in a professional and appropriate manner.
- Maintain an accurate list of identified G/T students per campus.
- Hold parent meetings about student opportunities and G/T services as necessary.
- Assist in coordinating school academic teams and competitions.
- Track G/T professional development requirements per the Texas State Plan and maintain documentation for compliance.
- Develop, revise, and update the Gifted Education Program and Service design on campus based on evaluation results and campus needs.
- Assist teachers in providing differentiation for gifted and talented students by modifying content, process, or product.
- Implement procedures and coordinate the identification process for gifted and talented students at all grade levels, including data review and testing.
- Stay current on the latest research and development in gifted education.
- Manage and evaluate the school’s gifted and talented program to ensure the highest level of quality.
- Support STEM initiatives and STEM program implementation.
- Coordinate STEM SOS Model PBL project submissions among STEM teachers for both G/T and non‑G/T students.
- Serve as PLTW site coordinator.
- Set up and maintain the Makerspace, if needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills
- Effective written and oral communication with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.
- Proficiency with computers, district software and databases, spreadsheets, word processing, calculators, copy machines, and telephone systems.
- Data analysis capability.
- Effective interview techniques, public speaking skills, and problem‑solving abilities.
Work Environment
- Light work; occasional light lifting may be required.
- Occasional nights and weekend activities.
- Office/classroom setting with prolonged desk work.
- Moderate travel required.