About this role
Primary Purpose: Successfully leads and facilitates the district's implementation of professional development programs/trainings and district calendars. Responsible for the coordination and implementation of Del Valle University and assist with the new teacher support system. Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certification:
• Master's degree from an accredited university preferred
• Valid Texas Teacher certification
• Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser (or within 90 days of eligibility)
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Nonrefundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.
Required Experience: Minimum of three (3) years' teaching experience in subject area assigned Administrative and/or leadership experience. Knowledge/Skills:
• Knowledge of District needs pertaining to curriculum and professional development
• Knowledge of evaluation systems
• Knowledge of the New Teacher Support System (NTSS)
• Ability to analyze a variety of data
• Must have working knowledge of adult learning principles to support strong team coaching and facilitation skills
• Ability to prepare clearly written summaries and analysis
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an internal team, as well as in collaboration with community partners
• Ability to communicate effectively interpersonally and in-group presentations
• Self-directed and results-oriented
• Knowledge in the areas of Special education, Dyslexia, and English Language Learners
• Innovative approach to training and development
• Ability to simultaneously plan for the long-term and meet short-term goals
• Ability to maintain a rigorous schedule and gather, collect, and classify data
• Ability to maintain accurate records, disaggregating and analyzing date, developing, and maintaining spread sheets, monitoring and updating databases
Major Responsibilities and Duties: (The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.) Professionalism The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.
• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope; Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators
Instructional Management The coordinator promotes improvement of instruction through activities such as the following:
• Works collaboratively with district administrators and teachers for instructional improvement, program continuity, and coordinate alignment of district and campus calendars.
• Coordinates planning and implementing effective staff development and trainings for District employees, including Del Valle University.
• Coordinates with the Human Resources Department to plan and deliver professional development sessions for the NTSS program.
• Coordinates training with specific personnel on utilizing growth plan/intervention plans to ensure professional growth.
• Provides materials and other resources to all content area teachers.
• Coordinates instructional management assistance in content and methodology to teachers.
• Participates in and serves as a resource for curriculum planning.
Organization Improvement The coordinator promotes leadership in efforts to improve the school or organization through activities such as the following:
• Collaborates with the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction and the Human Resources Department to support the development of employees new to the teaching field.
• Coordinates support for teachers and instructional staff develop researchbased instructional practices that support the development of all students.
• Supports process for the purchase of materials.
• Collaborates with core content coordinators and directors on curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Demonstrates high expectations for campus level administrative staff(s) and students in meeting educational goals for all students.
Communication and Community Relations The coordinator promotes a positive tone for school or community relations through activities such as the following:
• Communicates effectively with staff, parents, and community by projecting a positive image that enhances the district's mission.
• Implements systems for clear and consistent communication of program information.
• Coordinates with Intervention, Special Education, and Emergent Bilingual personnel to support research-based practices in the designated subject area across all classrooms.
Organization Management The coordinator manages administrative, fiscal, and facilities functions responsibly through activities such as the following:
• Promotes the use of researched-based interventions in classrooms.
• Implements and refines maintenance of records and management of reporting systems.
• Implements systems for communicating program goals and objectives.
• Implements systems for ongoing coaching and support for teachers.
Professional Growth and Development The coordinator provides leadership in professional growth and development through activities such as the following:
• Keeps informed of Best Practices regarding professional development and training.
• Coordinates and facilitates research-based professional development aligned to District goals and initiatives.
• Coordinates and facilitates professional development to optimize administrative support for District Programs.
• Disseminates specific lesson ideas with related materials to be implemented across classrooms.
• Observes classroom instruction and provides feedback and assistance to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation.
• Demonstrates effective instructional practices with students in the classroom.
• Obtains and uses findings (including student achievement data) to improve curriculum and instructional program effectiveness.
• Plans and provides staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff.
• Provides continuous staff development for teachers and administrators.
Qualities of Effective Coordinator The coordinator exhibits the following qualities:
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
• Complies with district and campus policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Complies with the standards of conduct set out in Board Policy DH (Legal) and (Local) and with any other policies, regulations, and guidelines that impose duties, requirements, or standards.
• Demonstrates a high level of personal integrity, a collaborative leadership style, and high ethical standards.
• Keeps informed of and comply with Federal/State/District and campus policies.
• Compiles, maintains and files all reports, records, and other required documents.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction as well as other supervisors.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• No supervision of personnel
Equipment:
• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, printer, scanner, calculator, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to the position.
Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
• Work irregular and extended work hours
• May report to various campuses within the district for a full workday.
• Occasional statewide travel.
• Works with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress.
• Continual standing, walking, lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, and kneeling.
• Limited exposure to hot and cold temperatures.
• Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination vibration. Occasional exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, and fungi), work outside, and work around moving objects or vehicles, work on uneven surfaces.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.