Description
Under the direction of the Director of Curriculum, the Coordinator II - Advanced Learning administers programs and coordinates services for gifted students, International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment (DE), Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID), and Honors programs. Also serves as liaison to Piedmont Governor’s School for Mathematics, Science, and Technology (Governor’s School).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Administers gifted programs for screening, referral, identification, and placement of gifted students in cooperation with the school, student services, and administrative personnel to ensure equitable practices and policies; responsible for coordination of IB, AP, DE, AVID and Honors programs
Implements procedures and processes to identify gifted students at all grade levels division-wide using various assessments
Evaluates the effectiveness of instructional methods for gifted students and recommends revisions as needed
Provides regular, school-based instructional support to ensure alignment of written and taught curriculum for gifted programs
Acts as liaison with appropriate groups including the Gifted Education Advisory Council and agencies for fostering communication, understanding, and maintaining a public awareness of school division services to gifted students -- IB, AP, DE, AVID and Honors
Coordinates meetings with specialists, teachers, administrators, and Central Office personnel to disseminate information regarding current developments and teaching practices in the field that affords equity and diversity within gifted and advanced academics
Conducts research on trends and best practices in various K-12 educational and gifted programs and educational equity
Assists teachers in the improvement of instructional delivery and performance
Provides input on the expansion or elimination of courses and programs as necessary
Facilitates the development, revision, and monitoring of the division's gifted plan per state regulations
Arranges learning opportunities for other audiences to provide information on the identification of gifted students and details strategies for meeting the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of gifted students, including the unique challenges, experiences, and the needs of gifted students of color
Designs, supervises, and assists others in placement procedures and initial and ongoing assessment of gifted students' progress in academic growth in cooperation with school and administrative personnel
Assists with developing and administering budgets for various gifted program segments and reviews expenditures
Evaluates staff to adhere to the school division's gifted plan, policies, and procedures
Maintains data with assistance from Director III - Assessment and State Reporting gifted students' enrollment and distribution of students within the school division in adherence to DPS policies, including disproportionality and underrepresented student groups and other selected information on gifted students
Provides leadership in curriculum development to maintain program standards, including advanced content, original research or production, problem finding and solving, and higher-level thinking that leads to the generation of products, focus on issues, themes, and ideas within and across areas of study
Coordinate Parent Advisory meetings and ensure effective parent communication for all advanced learning programs
Provides information to gifted students' parents regarding the school division and supports efforts to involve parents in their children's education
Administers the Governor's School application process
Represents gifted students in division-wide planning and policy-making (such as admissions policy, strategic planning, evaluation policy, professional learning, and minority achievement)
Responds to local and state agencies to provide information regarding gifted students and school division services provided for them
Reviews legislation, regulations, and policies at the state and division level to assess the impact on the gifted student population and recommend reaction, appropriate procedures for implementation, and incorporates state and division policies and recommendations for dismantling systemic racism and academic disproportionality
Develops and implements new models of identification and support to address the disproportionality of underrepresented populations
Provides regular communication to the Danville School Board and other internal and external stakeholders via presentations, written correspondence, newsletters, and division-wide communication outlets
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Curriculum and/or the Chief Academic Officer
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Proven success record as a teacher, administrator, or supervisor. Experience in curriculum and instruction, special education, gifted education, or related field(s), such as administration and supervision. Ability to identify problems and apply problem-solving techniques. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, manage, monitor, and assess programs. Ability to effectively manage assignments and meet critical deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with teachers, principals, parents, division-level administrators, boards, and community agencies. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.