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College Station ISD - Coordinator of Advanced Academics

Job Details

Region: 6
School District/Employer: College Station ISD
District Category/Employer: Central Office
Position: Coordinator
Assignment Level: Level
  • Alternative School
  • Early Childhood
  • Elementary
  • High School
  • Middle School
Area
  • Curriculum & Instruction
Job Title: Coordinator of Advanced Academics
School: College Station ISD
Campus Description: Curriculum and Instruction at the Central Office
Date Posted: 6/9/2025
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Primary Purpose:

Provide leadership and direction for district programs in K-12 Gifted and Talented, advanced academic programs, and Credit by Exam administration. Support curriculum leadership and development and classroom instruction to ensure an aligned written, taught, and assessed curriculum. Collaborate with district staff and external professionals to analyze and enhance existing educational opportunities that meet the diverse needs of gifted learners and high achieving students. Assist in coordinating district functions, work collaboratively with both district and campus staff, and contribute to the development of transformational systems that support the growth of the CSISD organization.



Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Master’s degree preferred

Principal or mid-management certification preferred

Campus Leadership experience preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation, including how to write, align, and implement a sound curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners
Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Manages budget aligned with district processes and the vision and goals of the district
Ability to create supports based on stakeholder input for the gifted learners and high achieving learners.
Understanding of depth and complexity and Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) strategies and needed supports for administrators and educators


Experience:

Five or more years teaching experience


Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional and Programs Management

Work cooperatively with directors and campus principals in developing and supervising the gifted and talented, advanced academic and Credit by Exam instructional programs in K-12
Coordinate the review, development, and revision of all GT and related curriculum documents and materials, including curriculum guides, course outlines, and teaching plans
Support content coordinators in the review, development, and revision of advanced academic courses and related curriculum documents and materials, including curriculum guides, course outlines, and teaching plans
Oversee instructional strategies for GT and advanced academic courses and make recommendations for improvement where appropriate.
Coordinate the ordering and use of departmental instructional aids and materials for GT
Evaluate the curriculum and instruction program effectiveness for GT and advanced academics based on evaluative findings (including student achievement data) and recommend changes as needed
Maintain a resource library of publications, supplementary materials, and supplies relevant to GT and maintain an inventory of district resources
Provides instructional strategies and various tools to aid the instruction process
Uses digital technologies effectively to communicate and model technology use in learning
Participate in development, preparation, and administration of the budget for supplies, equipment, and facilities in GT, advanced academics, and Credit by Exam.
Acts as the district GT and advanced academics leader and facilitates GT and advanced academics district meetings and planning sessions. He/she ensures consistency and quality of GT and advanced academic instruction across the district.
Keep the GT and advanced academic information updated on the learning management system to ensure accurate communication with parents, administrators, and educators
Meets regularly with district personnel, curriculum facilitators, and principals to monitor and support GT and advanced academic program implementation
Manages GT Instructional Materials Allotment requests
Coordinates elementary enrichment summer programs


Student Growth and Development

Support campus administrators as instructional leaders in the design and implementation of campus plans to improve GT and advanced learner performance in K-12
Lead the development of instructional design that provides relevant experiences to engage learners and encourage risk taking, flexibility, and creativity


Staff Development

Design and deliver GT and advanced academic staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff in K-12 to promote effective instruction to ensure successful program implementation in the classroom
Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments on the state and national levels in regard to GT, Advanced Placement, and dual credit programs
Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation
Demonstrate teaching strategies with students in classroom


Other

Implement the credit-by-exam program to ensure students have opportunity for acceleration through testing
Convey information to parent and community members about GT and advanced academic programs
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.


Advanced Academic Coordinator Duties/Responsibilities



GT Curriculum Development:

Develop GT curriculum for full-inclusion program implementation
Lead and monitor differentiated lesson development for 7-12 grade core content instructional curriculum
Develop a system to track individual differentiated compliance of GT program implementation for HB3 compliance
Provide coaching and in class support to teachers by modeling GT differentiation activities
Continue the alignment of Elementary-Intermediate GT curriculum using the pull-out GT program guidelines


GT Professional Development:

Develop and lead GT professional development specifically to enhance the understanding of how to increase depth and complexity of learning
Lead 30 Hour Level I GT training (currently required of all CSISD teachers)
Monitor completion of Level I GT training for compliance reporting
Develop and implement a district wide common focused 6-hour yearly GT update to ensure state compliance guidelines


GT Program Compliance:

Monitor and share campus GT budgets
Monitor implementation of secondary GT differentiation activities
Lead monthly GT Specialists meetings for updates and reports
Lead annual GT Parent & Community Advisory Committee meetings
Conduct end of year program surveys and reviews
Review GT student data to determine program effectiveness
Set timelines for GT Testing and Identification
Assure GT PEIMS entry is accurate and completed by deadlines
Review district procedures and recommend updates to remain in compliance
Lead district level parent appeal process meetings
Attend Region 6 and TEA GT Coordinator meetings (monthly) to stay abreast of requirements and supports
Ensure alignment of GT experiences across the district


GT Other needs:

Coordinate District UIL competition
Disseminate and gather data from 7th-12th grade individual Student Interest Survey to help teachers better understand when and how to differentiate for each student


Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and provide feedback regarding the performance of administrative assistant.
Provide feedback regarding the performance of GT Specialists to campus principals


Equipment used:

Personal or work laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, and video display monitor



Working Conditions:

Physical Demands /Mental Demands/ Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.



Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of

people on various issues. Predictable and regular attendance expected.



This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. 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. CSISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin or disability. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.



College Station ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Qualifications: Listed above
Salary Range: 72,691 - 88,649
Benefits: We are one of the few districts that offer a tier system regarding our contributions to your insurance. Our goal is to allow all of our employees various options that fit the needs of their families. Please take some time and gather as much information regarding our employee benefits packages.

If you ever have more questions or concerns, please contact:
Ann Cashaw, CSISD Benefits Coordinator
Office: 979-764-5466
Email: benefits@csisd.org

New Employees:
All new employees to CSISD will receive information regarding CSISD benefits. Each new employee will have 30 days from their first day on the job to complete the benefit packet using the benefit website.

Should a new employee choose not to enroll within the initial 31-day sign-up, the next opportunity will be during the next Annual Enrollment. We do offer exceptions for changes based on qualifying life events. (example, change in marital status, dependent status, etc.)
How To Apply: www.csisd.org

Contact Person:

Name: Tiffany Parkerson
Email: tparkerson@csisd.org
Address: 1812 Welsh Avenue
City: College Station
State: TX
Zip: 77840-3198
Phone: (979) 694-5800
Fax: (979) 764-5492