Coordinator, Advanced Academics

Exempt Status 

Non-Exempt 

No. of Days 

According to district approved calendar

Department 

Teaching and Learning

Reports To 

Executive Director of Teaching and Learning

Supervises 

None

Education 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with the appropriate  teacher certification 

• Master’s Degree from accredited college or university preferred

Experience 

• Five (5) years or more of successful teaching experience with gifted/talented students  required.

POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE 

The coordinator of advanced academics will provide direction and leadership for the overall administration and  coordination of K - 12 Advanced Academics services in the district. The coordinator will develop, implement,  support, monitor and provide leadership for district-wide initiatives that prepare students for college and career  

readiness. The coordinator will collaborate with content coordinators, teachers, and administrators in developing and  delivering professional development that meets campus and district goals and will ensure the district meets the  standards of the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted & Talented Students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

GT Identification 

1. Implement procedures and coordinate the process to identify gifted and talented students at all grade levels  district wide, including review of student data and testing of students. 

2. Oversees the selection, scheduling, and assessments of gifted and talented learners. 

3. Ensure alignment of assessment procedures with local, state, and federal guidelines. 

4. Ensure alignment with test publisher protocols. 

5. Interprets and communicates the results of tests to teachers, parents, and other district personnel. 6. Administers the appropriate assessment(s) to be used as part of the criteria for entrance into the Gifted and  Talented program

7. Manage multiple software applications that support testing, test proctors, and administrators. 8. Assists in the preparation of testing data in appropriate formats for stakeholder groups including but not  limited to parents, teachers, and administrators. 

Instructional Management 

9. Coordinate annual PSAT and SAT preparation programs  

10. Collaborate with content coordinators to develop resources and training for student success with college  readiness tests (i.e. SAT/PSAT, ACT, AP practice) 

11. Support campuses in implementation of academic competitions including but not limited to UIL Academics,  Destination Imagination, Academic Decathlon, etc.  

12. Guide the implementation and evaluation of all G/T & Advanced Academic Services including but not  limited to K-12 G/T options, AVID, Project THINK/QUEST (K-1), GEM 2.0, etc.  

13. Provide ongoing training and support to campus administrators and other staff in the development of a  campus Gifted & Talented/Advanced Academics and AVID plan that meets with fidelity national, state, and  local requirements and that establishes ongoing improvement for student growth on the campuses. 

14. Establish and coordinate Gifted & Talented/Advanced Academics and AVID teams to plan and coordinate  vertical and horizontal alignment with all campus staff members to ensure the transition from campus to  campus and from elementary to secondary services. 

15. Observe and provide research-based instructional approaches and collaborate with teachers on the best  practices to meet student needs for advanced programming. 

16. Disaggregate and analyze data using available programs. 

17. Research and provide information and data on curriculum questions, instructional problems and materials.  18. Observe, provide ongoing support, and coach instructional staff in differentiation as well as professional  learning. 

19. Provide compliance as well as innovative support for campuses. 

20. Prepare and implement program reviews and evaluations. 

21. Provide on-going professional development dependent upon observed instructional needs through monthly  campus Gifted & Talented/Advanced Academics collaborative groups. 

22. Coordinate ongoing review and revision of Gifted & Talented/Advanced Academics curricular scope and  sequence and pacing guide documents. 

23. Mentor new Gifted & Talented/Advanced Academics teachers in classroom procedures and content  development.  

24. Maintain open and continued communication with leaders and teachers for a united approach to curriculum  methods and content. 

25. Create professional development aligned to the TEKS, goals, and resources implemented by the district as  needed. 

26. Assist in the strategizing, planning, evaluation, management, development, and improvement of curriculum  and instructional activities and programs with the classroom teachers.  

27. Guide teams through data analysis to adjust first-time instruction and/or to focus on re-teaching and/or  enrichment.  

28. Facilitate the use of district resources to their fullest capacity: lesson planning, resource selection,  assessments, data digging, and data interpretations for instructional decisions. 

29. Assist in conducting research studies related to the instructional program and other areas of student activities  and achievement. 

30. Serve as a communication liaison between teachers, campus administration, and district curriculum staff so  that information is disseminated in an accurate and effective way. 

31. Coordinate the review and selection of program materials as appropriate. 

32. Assist leaders and teachers by doing instructional walks and offering feedback for successfully implementing  the MISD curriculum.  

33. Assist in the professional development of teachers through the sharing of best practices and observing  successful teaching techniques either within MISD or other sources. 

34. Attend relevant school, district, and professional meetings

35. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function. 

36. Perform other duties as may be assigned 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

1. Creative and collaborative problem solving skills 

2. Ability to create reports and present information both in writing and verbally to audience 3. Ability to meet established deadlines and work under periods of high stress 

4. Strong interpersonal, communication, and public relations skills 

5. Strong organizational skills and detailed fact finding abilities 

6. Ability to work independently to meet departmental goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully  perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing  the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility;  communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with  hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert a force of  up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and  the ability to adjust focus. Outside of regular hours is sometimes required. Regular attendance is required. 

EQUIPMENT USED 

Telephone 

Computer and printer 

Calculator 

Copy Machine

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the  essential functions of this job 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to maintain emotional control under  stress. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district. May be required to work after school and on  weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people  assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and  responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by  commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Revision Date: 

11/01/2023

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family  Educational 

Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information. 

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