Coord, Instr II QIE Magnet

POSITION SUMMARY

Providing support necessary to implement a quality Magnet Program

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Assist in carrying out all activities necessary to implement a quality Magnet program.
• Develop program goals and objectives in collaboration with appropriate personnel.
• Assist in development and/or writing of specialized curriculum as needed.
• Research and provide teachers with appropriate enrichment materials and equipment.
• Assist with the preparation of budget, financial reports, requisitions and inventory.
• Coordinate enrichment activities such as field trips, speakers, and educational presentations.
• Organize a recordkeeping system to monitor program goals, objectives, budgeting expenditures, and inventory.
• Participate in ongoing evaluation and modification of the program.
• Confer with prospective students and parents and initiates parental involvement activities.
   

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES CONTINUED

• Participate in screening processes to identify students interested in participating in the program.
• Establish and maintain open communication with the community.
• Serve as primary liaison with Transportation Department in matters relating to Magnet students.
• Assist principal in effective utilization of paraprofessional Magnet staff.
• Assist principal in selection and utilization of Magnet personnel as requested.
• Exemplify and develop positive interpersonal relations among teachers, students, staff, and other personnel.
• Assist principal in coordinating the Magnet program with that of the regular school's instructional program.
• Serve as assessor of teacher(s) as assigned.
• Serve as primary liaison with Special Education Department for Magnet student acceptance
• Seek business and community financial support and other outside sources for funding.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal. 
   

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Texas Teacher Certification.

Experience

• Three years of exemplary teaching experience.
• Working knowledge of computers, word processing, data base software preferred.

Other Requirements

• Possession of interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus; judge distance (close and distant); reach with arms extended and use hands to manipulate the keyboard.
• Ability to travel to schools throughout the District.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, drive and/or be mobile.
• Valid Texas Driver's license with appropriate insurance.