Location: Houston,TX, USA
Location: Lantrip Elementary School
Department: Lantrip ES
Area:Central
Contract Months:10
Salary Range: $63,999.99 - $89,499.99
Academic Year: 24-25
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.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.