Coordinator of Gifted & Secondary Programs - Academic Programs

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position is responsible for providing leadership, alignment, and coordination of
Stafford County Public Schools' Gifted (K-12) and Secondary Programs. In this role, the Coordinator of Gifted and Secondary Programs implements the goals and priorities of Stafford Schools’ Strategic Plan and leads and develops the gifted community of practice to ensure ongoing, data-driven focus on identifying and implementing high- yield, evidence-based instructional practices, and continuous growth and learning with specific focus on K-12 students identified to receive gifted services. This leadership position is part of a multidisciplinary team of educational leaders who work together to support all of Stafford County Public Schools' instructional programs. A special focus for this leadership position is to develop and support gifted service delivery models and special programs in all K-12 schools. In addition, this position coordinates secondary program offerings including Commonwealth Governor’s School,
International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and dual enrollment.

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate the continuous improvement of Stafford’s K-12 gifted services, secondary programs and delivery models

• Coordinate the implementation, administration, monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Stafford’s Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted.
• Provide principals and schools with pedagogical expertise and targeted support, as requested and necessary.
• Provide technical expertise in the analysis of data and strategies to improve gifted and Secondary Programs and instruction and programs.
• Collaborate and participate in professional learning communities, develop communities of practice, and perform classroom visitations, and consultations.
• Provide direct coaching support to gifted service teachers in designing, developing, and implementing school level gifted service plans and ensure state and federal compliance.
• Guide the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum, curriculum resources, and professional learning.
• Coordinate professional learning for teachers of special programs.
• Provide input regarding the addition of new courses and schedule changes in the Stafford Schools’ Program of Studies.
• Provide oversight and representation for the Gifted Program
• Serve as chairperson of curriculum and Gifted Advisory Committee and support the development and delivery of K-12 curriculum and programs as needed.
• Oversee the annual state gifted and secondary programs and services report and accountability/information, budget monitoring, and certification of accuracy of gifted service student information.
• Develop and maintain a budget and finances related to gifted services and secondary programs.
• Represent the school division in the work of regional, state, and/or national Gifted Services associations and study groups.
• Serve as liaison between Germanna Community College and Stafford Schools for dual enrollment services and offerings.
• Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford County Public Schools
• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree
• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License, a Postgraduate
• Professional License is preferred
• Five (5) years’ experience as a classroom teacher and three (3) years’ experience of school-based and/or division-level administrative/leadership experience
• Endorsement in gifted education, or gifted specialization or recent experience and success with working with gifted programs and/or service delivery in schools.
• Experience is designing and developing curriculum and curricular resources while delivering high quality embedded professional learning opportunities to administrators, teachers and students that have produced sustained change in practice among educators who provide gifted services in all K-12 schools

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge o Current initiatives and issues in K-12 instruction, gifted instruction with a focus on supporting consistent school-level instructional practices and service delivery models o Professional learning standards, designs, delivery models, and evaluation measurements that ensure continuous growth and learning educators
• Skills o Interpret educational data, research, and synthesize for decision-making and curriculum design
• Abilities o Communicate, collaborate, and build capacity among educators in large groups, PLCs, multidisciplinary curricular teams and one-on-one to change practice, and build effective professional learning plans that address the needs of gifted students o Provide growth producing feedback in a manner that promotes positive outcomes o Advocate for the needs of gifted students and their needs o Organize and perform work independently o Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects o Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment is primarily inside, with moderate noise, temperatures that are controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The work is light work, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects .
• The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objections by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $69,452.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade
• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• 9th grade
• High school
• Middle school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Public school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stafford, VA 22554: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person