Magnet Coordinator

Pay Grade: Classroom Teacher (Not Eligible for National Board pay) • FLSA Status: Exempt • Work Week: Monday–Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) • Employment Contract Eligible • Effective: April 2024

About the Role

Serves as an advocate of integrating the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Magnet Objectives in the assigned school and within the district. Supports thematic implementation, enhancement, and sustainment of the school’s particular magnet program. Markets the school and WCPSS Magnet Programs to potential magnet families and other stakeholders to inform the community and increase applications from target-market families. Supports teachers with all aspects of theme-related curriculum implementation; works collaboratively with the Instructional Resource Teacher (IRT), Professional Learning Teams (PLTs), teachers, and staff in the Office of Magnet and Curriculum Enhancement to increase theme-specific curriculum implementation.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of K‑12 curricular standards adopted by the State of North Carolina
• Considerable knowledge and willingness to use social media tools to market the school/program
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google apps
• Ability to use multiple resources for problem solving
• Ability to design, plan, and deliver professional development using effective presentation skills for adult learners
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing using a variety of communication techniques and tools
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Five years of K‑12 teaching experience

Certification and License Requirements

• Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator’s K‑6 or 6‑12 license, based on the level of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a magnet school
• Experience writing, adapting, or enhancing existing curricula or creating new curricula
• Experience planning and delivering professional training to adult learners
• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or Educational Leadership
• Background, experience, or courses in marketing or design

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison between the Office of Magnet and Curriculum Enhancement Programs and the school’s leadership team; advocates for the school’s magnet theme in the School Improvement Plan; attends and shares information from Magnet Coordinator Meetings with school administration and leadership
• Evaluates theme-specific training needs and collaborates to design an annual professional learning plan; delivers targeted sessions on theme-related curricula, Magnet Objective integration, growth mindset, magnet theme essentials, etc., for both existing and new school staff
• Communicates Magnet Objectives to staff and stakeholders, and tracks school integration progress
• Supervises/leads review and analysis of magnet-related curricula; connects community partners and staff in theme-based experiences that promote the magnet program and contribute to authentic learning experiences
• Collaborates with the Magnet Office and coaches staff on creation of theme-based instructional frameworks for diverse learners, promoting inclusivity and equitable access to magnet programming; manages all theme-related materials and curricula
• Collaborates with the Principal on aspects of the master schedule that relate to magnet curriculum and theme; communicates with counselors and data managers about thematic elements as related to scheduling and courses
• Collaborates with the Magnet Office and school staff to develop an annual marketing and recruitment plan that includes a variety of events (e.g., Magnet Fair, evening sessions, open house events, school tours); serves as lead on and attends recruitment events; ensures the look of the building strongly reflects the theme
• Manages magnet-related communication with parents and the community; uses branding standards