College and Career Readiness Specialist (Horn)

Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans

Teacher Support Compensation Plan
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports To: Principal
 
This position is funded with Title 1, Part A funds, and continued funding of this position will be based on the availability of Title 1, Part A funds.

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• Develop and implement strategies to improve student reading & math scores on TSI measures. Assist the administrative staff in providing a rigorous college-bound culture for students and facilitate the delivery of advanced course opportunities for students, foster continued growth and learning for the instructional staff, and to promote a system of accountability to ensure student success in college classes.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate
• Master's Degree Preferred

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Thorough understanding of school operation and pedagogy
• Experience with differentiation of instruction
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in best practices and high-yield strategies
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proactive problem-solving skills demonstrating initiative and teamwork
• A strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to the improvement of instruction for students
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements and challenges associated with advanced academic classes
• A commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational opportunities for all

EXPERIENCE:

• Three to five years of successful classroom experience preferably in an advanced academic class

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Analyze and disseminate PSAT data as well as develop action plans for continuous student improvement
• Plan, implement, communicate, and evaluate SAT & TSIA2 testing
• Act as the campus Advanced Placement Coordinator
• Knowledge of CCMR A-F accountability
• Develop and implement ways to grow all levers relating to advanced academics
• Ability to track and organize data
• Ability to effectively engage with feeder pattern schools, staff members, and parents to inform, encourage and grow advanced academic programming
• Disseminate information and provide training regarding current research and new developments in assigned areas
• Develop and manage student celebration initiatives with regards to advanced academics and collegiate testing
• Work in tandem with school counselors, college readiness team, administrators, and CCMR committee to ensure all parties are actively working towards an advanced academics culture for all students
• Engage in professional development to grow knowledge and skills in the area of advanced academics and postsecondary readiness
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

• Writing routine reports and correspondence.
• Interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to meet deadlines from multiple assignment requests on a frequent basis.

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Intermittent walking, sitting and standing.
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.