Director - Advanced Academic Services (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Donna Independent School District•Donna, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct the district’s program for gifted and talented students. Collaborate with district staff and outside personnel to provide educational opportunities for gifted and talented students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with endorsement in gifted and talented education
Ability to organize and coordinate district-wide program
Ability to interpret data
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Knowledge of strategies and materials for the education of gifted and talented students
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Occasional absences are understood but regular attendance is required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, occasionally walk and stand, talk or hear; travel from one building to another or to other sites.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
Light to moderate lifting is required.
This position requires meeting deadlines with severe constraints, interacting with the public and staff, and enduring irregular or extended work hours.
The employee must maintain emotional control under stress.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Education Administration
Three years experience as a gifted and talented teacher
At least three years of administrative experience preferred
Certified T-TESS Appraiser

Responsibilities

Implement procedures and direct the process to identify gifted and talented students at all grade levels districtwide, including review of student data and testing of students.
Develop and revise gifted and talented curriculum.
Assist teachers to develop and provide gifted and talented students with alternative course work through curriculum modification, acceleration, etc.
Develop and conduct or arrange for staff development sessions, including sessions on delivery of instruction, enriched learning in classroom settings, and methods for identifying gifted and talented students.
Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the gifted and talented program and implement changes based on the findings.
Provide resources and materials to support staff in accomplishing program goals.
Consult with parents, administrators, counselors, teachers, community agencies, and other relevant individuals regarding gifted and talented students.
Plan and conduct parent meetings, including parent advisory committee meetings.
Administer the gifted and talented budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and that gifted and talented funds are managed wisely.
Compile budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
Assist with the selection and purchase of supplemental equipment and supplies for the program.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.
Maintain confidentiality.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
Exercise professional judgment in absences; be punctual to work, meetings, and appointment
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor(s).
Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.