Job Title: PBL Elementary Coordinator

Department/Campus: Curriculum and Instruction

Pay Grade:  Administrative/Professional

Primary Purpose:

Provide leadership and coordination to provide an aligned and articulated elementary instructional program in the area assigned.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree preferred from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Project Based Learning strategies
• Ability to coach and develop teachers in PBL
• Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation
• Ability to interpret data
• Ability to evaluate instruction programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to evaluate PBL initiatives and provide timely feedback to teachers and administration
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners

Experience:

Minimum of five years teaching experience

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate the review, development, and revision of all Project Based Learning initiatives, subject area programs, and related curriculum documents, including curriculum guides, course outlines, and teaching plans.
• Work cooperatively with directors and campus principals in developing and supervising the instructional programs.
• Plans, improves, and oversees testing programs for assigned subject areas.
• Coordinate the ordering and use of departmental instructional aids and materials for assigned subject areas and PBL initiatives.
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to examine curriculum and instruction program effectiveness.
• Maintain a staff library of publications, supplementary materials, and supplies relevant to PBL initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of the budget and administration of the budget for supplies, equipment, and facilities in areas of assignment.
• Plan and provide staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff in the designated PBL initiative area.
• Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments on the state and national levels in area assigned.
• Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation and PBL projects.
• Demonstrate teaching strategies with students in classroom.
• Assist in communicating information to parent and community members about school programs.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment used:

Personal computer, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder, calculator, and telephone

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described 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 and expectations.

Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate.  The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail.  There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress.  The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.