POSITION SUMMARY:
The TAG Center Program Coordinator is responsible for the management and administration of the TAG Center program within their school.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Coordinating the TAG Center Program in conjunction with the appropriate school and central office staff;
Providing leadership, in concert with the principal, for the implementation and management of the TAG policies and procedures and curriculum within the school;
Working with central office personnel to provide school TAG teachers with curriculum documents and resources for the TAG program;
Providing direct support to TAG classroom teachers in the area of curriculum, instruction, and assessment management;
Monitoring and assessing student achievement in class, as well as on internal and external TAG examinations;
Using data to make recommendations for improving the program and designing and monitoring programs for intervention and support needs;
Providing direct support to all TAG classroom teachers in the area of curriculum, instruction, and classroom management;
Informing staff and teachers on professional development opportunities during the entire school year and summer;
Providing in-house professional development to TAG staff;
Assisting in counseling students and making recommendations for placement from TAG identified students;
Planning and implementing special events for students that will encourage, guide, and educate them on the different choices available in the areas of TAG;
Engaging in professional activities, which contribute to leadership development;
Communicating effectively with students, staff, administrative and supervisory personnel, parents and community on the TAG mission for the school and serve a liaison between the TAG program and other programs within the school; and
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience;
Knowledge of the TAG philosophy and experience working and/or teaching within an authorized TAG program;
Formal training in best practices in gifted education, including meeting the social, emotion, and intellectual needs of gifted students.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex operations and activities in multiple settings;
Demonstrated leadership and administrative competency;
Ability to organize and prioritize the many aspects of the position;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
Excellent oral, written and oral interpersonal skills;
Extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft word, excel, and power point; and
Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex operations and activities in multiple settings.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Professional Certificate preferred; Administration I certification preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.