GEAR UP Program Lead & Trainer

Bcisdistrict; Falfurrias (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEAR UP Coordinator at Bcisdistrict will work with a cohort of students to increase postsecondary enrollment by providing leadership, training, and technical assistance to support systemic reform of district school services for student academic success.

This role partners with Region One ESC representatives, teachers, students, and families; develops workshop materials, supports implementation of GEAR UP goals at the campus level, recruits tutors, manages data and reports, and maintains

Qualifications

• Texas Teaching Certificate required.
• Degree in counseling or counseling hours preferred.
• Strong knowledge of TEKS and Texas Assessments.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the GEAR UP Partnership with Region One ESC representatives.
• Promote GEAR UP goals and objectives to students, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders.
• Develop training materials to provide workshop sessions for GEAR UP teachers, tutors, mentors, and parents.
• Initiate methods for improving the implementation of the GEAR UP goals and objectives at the campus level.
• Develop and support GEAR UP parent initiatives at the campus level.
• Meet with teachers and students regularly to monitor implementation of GEAR UP academic initiatives.
• Demonstrate effective teaching practices utilizing specialized materials and equipment.
• Monitor and report progress of GEAR UP objectives to district and regional personnel.
• Acquire knowledge and receive training to prepare students for institutions of higher learning.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate tutor activities.
• Perform budgetary, record keeping, and data management requirements of the GEAR UP federal grant.
• Maintain accurate and complete auditable documentation.
• Perform other related GEAR UP duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

TEKS

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Public speaking / presentation

Data management

Education

Texas Teaching Certificate

Degree in counseling

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The GEAR UP Coordinator at Bcisdistrict will work with a cohort of students to increase postsecondary enrollment by providing leadership, training, and technical assistance to support systemic reform of district school services for student academic success.

This role partners with Region One ESC representatives, teachers, students, and families; develops workshop materials, supports implementation of GEAR UP goals at the campus level, recruits tutors, manages data and reports, and maintains