What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School Magnet Coordinator position at Houston ISD?
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Responsibilities
- Assist in carrying out all activities necessary to implement a quality Magnet program.
- Develop program goals and objectives in collaboration with appropriate personnel.
- Research and provide teachers with appropriate enrichment materials and equipment.
- Coordinate enrichment activities such as field trips, speakers, and educational presentations.
- Organize a recordkeeping system to monitor program goals, objectives, budgeting expenditures, and inventory.
- Participate in ongoing evaluation and modification of the program.
- Confer with prospective students and parents and initiates parental involvement activities.
- Participate in screening processes to identify students interested in participating in the program.
- Establish and maintain open communication with the community.
- Assist principal in selection and utilization of Magnet personnel as requested.
- Exemplify and develop positive interpersonal relations among teachers, students, staff, and other personnel.
- Assist principal in coordinating the Magnet program with that of the regular school's instructional program.
- Serve as primary liaison with Special Education Department for Magnet student acceptance.
- Other duties as assigned by the principal.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Texas Teacher Certification.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Three years of exemplary teaching experience.
TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Working knowledge of computers, word processing, data base software preferred. Possession of interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Valid Texas Driver's license with appropriate insurance.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
PROBLEM SOLVING
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus; judge distance (close and distant); reach with arms extended and use hands to manipulate the keyboard. Ability to travel to schools throughout the District. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, drive and/or be mobile.