Coordinator - Advanced Academics

Position Type:
Professional/Coordinator - Advanced Academics
Date Posted:
10/23/2023
Location:
Advanced Academics OfficeJob Title: Coordinator - Advanced Academics
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt / Contract
Reports To: Director of Advanced Academics
Pay Grade/Days: 105/226 Days
Dept./School: Administration Building
Date Revised: August 2023
Primary Purpose:
Coordinate programs and services for gifted students K-12 in accordance with the Texas State Plan for the Gifted and Talented. Advanced Academics will develop and support a culture of high academic achievement and personal growth in students by supporting and educating students, parents and educators.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Master's degree from an accredited institution (Preferred)
Certified T-TESS Appraiser (Preferred)
Principal Certification (Preferred)
Bilingual (Preferred)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of gifted and talented student needs
Ability to generate and interpret data for program improvement
Ability to plan and implement high quality, complex events
Ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects at a time
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Evidence of best practices in adult learning
Evidence of peer coaching skills
Experience
Five years as a classroom teacher, preferably in G/T or Advanced Placement, Academic Competition experience and/or leadership experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Coordinate Advanced Academic events and special occasions
2. Support the Superintendent Scholars initiatives, including participation in field trips to Universities
3. Support the Director of Advanced Academics with strategic initiatives
4. Coordinate with Curriculum Coordinators when necessary to update/improve curriculum and include enrichment activities
5. Coordinate and assist with the implementation of Springboard, Pre-Advanced, Pre-AP, and AP courses and curriculum in conjunction with Curriculum Coordinators and campus personnel.
6. Support the continued implementation of Montessori at Lake Air Montessori Magnet.
7. Support the implementation of STEAM in the ATLAS program at Tennyson Middle School.
8. Coordinate and support the implementation of AVID in the district.
9. Coordinate and support Dual-Credit programs in the district, including ACCELERATE, P-TECH, and ECHS.
10. Develop and oversee academic competitions as appropriate to assignment
11. Support identification, testing and evaluation of gifted students
12. Provide support to PLCs when necessary to improve instruction
13. Create and plan professional development
14. Support the creation and implementation of Parent Information nights
15. Support and facilitate the district level communication and public face of Advanced Academics through appropriate use of social media
16. Support/Create Summer Enrichment programming
17. Support/Create WIN enrichment for campuses where needed
18. Participate as a member of the Advanced Academics department, assisting with implementation of TEKS-based instruction in the four core areas. Facilitate the development of performances and products at the campus level to meet the requirements of the Texas State Plan for the Gifted and Talented
19. Develop and maintain professional competence through continuous professional growth activities focused on cutting-edge trends.
20. Maintain a professional working relationship with principals, colleagues, students, supervisors, parents, and community members.
21. Attend Advanced Academics department meetings and other meetings, as scheduled.
22. Perform other duties as assigned
23. Occasional evening and weekend assignments are required for special occasions, celebrations, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide travel; repetitive hand motions
and prolonged use of computer. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
Equipment Used:
Macintosh and PC computer and related technology
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Non Discrimination Statement
The Waco Independent School District is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information or non-proficiency in English language skills in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and school board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information about your rights or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, please email titleixcoordinator@wacoisd.org or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410 or Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Support at 254-755-9417. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact the Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Special Education Executive Director at 254-755-9569 or write to P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.