CAMPUS COORDINATOR-GT & STEM

Harmony Public Schools; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools is seeking a skilled leader to plan, implement, evaluate, and support a comprehensive PK-12 G/T and STEM program. The role collaborates with campus admin and teachers to tailor professional development for G/T staff and classroom teachers.

The position chairs the District Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee, maintains student data, and ensures compliance with budget, screening, and reporting requirements.

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

• Plans, implements, evaluates and supports G/T and STEM services at the campus.
• Collaborates with campus admins and teachers to design annual PD for G/T staff and teachers.
• Co-chairs the District Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee and coordinates meetings.
• Maintains G/T student databases and files with accuracy.
• Monitors the campus G/T budget per policies and procedures.
• Manages campus G/T screening and communicates testing results to parents.
• Audits G/T services to ensure district plan compliance.
• Advocates for needs of G/T students in a professional manner.
• Oversees identification processes and maintains identified student lists.

Education

Bachelor's degree

2 years teaching experience

G/T or STEM teaching experience

Job description

JOB GOAL:

Responsible for planning, implementation, evaluation and support of a comprehensive PK-12 G/T and STEM programs.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience (Preferred)
• G/T or STEM teaching experience (Preferred)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Takes responsibility for planning, implementation, evaluation, and support of all G/T and STEM services at the campus.
• Works collaboratively with the campus administrators and/or teachers to develop an annual professional development plan designed specifically to meet the learning needs of G/T staff, classroom teachers and administrators.
• Serves as the chairperson of the District Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee and is responsible for the planning and convening of all G/T committee meetings throughout the school year.
• Takes responsibility for certification and accuracy of G/T student database and files.
• Monitors the campus G/T budget in accordance with established local and state policies and procedures.
• Takes responsibility for campus G/T screening.
• Completes correspondence with parents regarding acceptance or denial into the G/T program and disseminate student testing results.
• Conducts routine audits of school-based G/T services to ensure compliance with district G/T plans.
• Serves as an advocate for the needs of G/T students in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Maintains an accurate list of identified G/T students per campus.
• Holds parent meetings about student opportunities and G/T services as necessary.
• Assists coordinating school academic teams and competitions.
• Tracks G/T Professional development requirements at the campus as stated in the Texas State Plan for the education of gifted/talented students and maintains documentation for compliance purposes.
• Develops, revises and updates Gifted Education Program and Service design on campus based on evaluation results and campus needs.
• Assists teachers to develop and provides gifted and talented students with differentiation by modifying content (depth and complexity), process (grouping and curriculum compacting), or product.
• Implements procedures and coordinates the process to identify gifted and talented students at all grade levels campus wide, including review of student data and testing of students.
• Remains current on latest research and development in gifted education.
• Manages and evaluates the school’s gifted and talented program to ensure the highest level of quality.
• Supports STEM initiatives and STEM program implementation.
• Coordinates STEM SOS Model PBL projects submission among STEM teachers for both G/T and Non-G/T students.
• Serves as PLTW site coordinator.
• Is responsible for setting up and maintenance of the Makerspace if needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in office/classroom setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
• Moderate travel is required.