Advanced Academics Campus Coordinator

PowerSchool; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSchool is seeking a Teacher/Professional - Secondary to serve as Advanced Academics Campus Coordinator. The role partners with teachers and school staff to create systems supporting AP, Pre-AP, OnRamps and college readiness programs.

You will organize campus testing, coach Advanced Academics teachers, coordinate across campuses, and engage families and communities to promote college-going culture.

Qualifications

• Texas Teacher's Certification or Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years' teaching advanced academic level courses.
• Knowledge of strategies and materials for secondary and post-secondary programs.
• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, administrators, counselors, parents, and community.
• Ability to organize and coordinate programs across campuses.

Responsibilities

• Analyze instructional program data and college-going measures to guide campus goals.
• Assist campus leaders with planning of campus college testing (PSAT, SAT, ACT).
• Manage AP and IB campus testing.
• Coach Advanced Academics teachers using performance data from assessments.
• Orchestrate vertical alignment between Advanced and AP/IB teachers within disciplines.
• Promote advanced academic programs and college-going culture to students and families.
• Collaborate with feeder schools and local PLCs to strengthen programs.

Skills

AP/Pre-AP programs

Stakeholder collaboration

Teacher support

Campus coordination

Education

Texas Teacher's Certification/Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Teacher/Professional - Secondary - Advanced Academics Campus Coordinator

ROLE AND PURPOSE:

The Advanced Academics Campus Coordinator partners with teachers and school staff to create systems to support student participation and achievement in Advanced Placement, Pre-AP, OnRamps and college readiness programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Texas Teacher's Certification/Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of three years' teaching advanced academic level courses

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of strategies and materials for secondary academic and post-secondary programs
• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, administrators, counselors, parents, and community
• Ability to support teachers of advanced courses instructionally
• Ability to organize and coordinate programs across campuses

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

I. INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Analyze and evaluate instructional program data and college-going measures to guide campus and program goals
• Utilize program and district instructional resources and professional learning to support effective teaching and student learning
• Assist campus leaders with planning of campus college testing, e.g., PSAT, SAT, ACT
• Manage AP and IB campus testing
• Facilitate campus and network advanced academic professional learning communities to guide program goals
• Attend regularly scheduled district-led advanced academic trainings and PLCs
• Oversee required advanced academic-related out-of-district travel and conference learning
• Coach Advanced Academics teachers utilizing performance data from both formative and summative assessment
• Orchestrate vertical alignment between Advanced and AP/IB teachers within disciplines.

II. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE

• Utilize strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Promote the benefits and accessibility of advanced academic programs and a college-going culture to students, families, and staff
• Promote best fit for individual student in the Advanced Academics choice continuum including open enrollment in advanced courses
• Articulate and communicate the vision and goals of high academic achievement of students to a wide variety of audiences.
• Lead college testing performance recognition and National Merit support

III. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

• Serve as liaison between campus and Advanced Academics Department to ensure compliance with district, state, and program requirements
• Serve as liaison with feeder junior high schools' staffs and teachers
• Serve on Advanced Academics Committee and local PLCs to strengthen programs' best practices
• Collaborate with AVID elective teachers to ensure students and staff are meeting program requirements

IV. ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Exhibit a high proficiency in computer usage and instructional technology
• Assist the campus principal with planning and promoting of subsequent years' budget, facilities, and staffing needs

V. STUDENT MANAGEMENT

• Assist the district Advanced Academics team with campus and district enrollment management

VI. SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Coordinate campus recruitment activities to promote enrollment in advanced academic programs, including AP, IB, Onramps, utilizing available resources, e.g., data reports and AP Potential
• Coordinate and update campus publications to ensure parent awareness of advanced academic programs
• Promote the advanced academic programs through a variety of informational and communication venues, e.g., College Fair, school events, etc.

VII. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Participates in ongoing professional development activities to ensure advanced academics programming fidelity

VIII. WORKING CONDITIONS

MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computers and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
• Motion: Moderate walking
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.