IT Coordinator

Coordinator of Credit Recovery Systems and CCMR Support

Promote the use of credit recovery options and CCMR attainment to support student achievement at the secondary level. The Director of Credit Recovery Systems and CCMR Support provides leadership, staff development, and instructional support to all involved staff, including secondary school counselors and administrative staff, concerning credit recovery. This position collaborates with appropriate instructional and technical staff to support, manage, and optimize the use of credit recovery software and network resources to support quality teaching and learning. This skilled professional works independently and collaboratively with colleagues.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: Master's Degree in educational administration or counseling preferred
• Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser (or ability to obtain certification in T-TESS and AEL)
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Working knowledge of credit attainment and CCMR requirements for graduation Ability to interpret data and make decisions for teaching and learning to achieve results Ability to ensure equity and results for all students Ability to impact, influence, and manage change Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness Ability to manage budget and personnel Ability to plan and execute district-level functions Ability to interpret and implement policy and procedures related to credit recovery Knowledge of the Internet and web-related technology Ability to communicate with students, teachers, colleagues, and central office administrators using a variety of technology applications and platforms Knowledge of technology setup, navigation, and the ability to provide contact resources to students/parents/teachers if technology issues arise Strong organizational, communication, public relations, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills Ability to implement effective leadership skills to build teacher capacity
• Minimum Experience: Three years experience as principal, assistant principal preferred, or secondary counselor

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Work with building principals, counselors, and teachers to ensure the implementation of an effective school-level credit recovery program.
2. Work with the district Teaching and Learning Department and the campus CCMR Specialists to support dual credit, TSI, and CCMR pathways.
3. Supervises the summer credit recovery process and programming.
4. Provides assistance and training to building instructional staff, including secondary school counselors, in integrating credit recovery to improve student achievement. This includes assisting with planning and implementing job-embedded professional development and workshops for individuals, small groups, and large groups.
5. Collaborates in the implementation of an effective credit recovery program.
6. Communicates regularly with district schools, teachers, and other district instructional staff working in the credit recovery environment.
7. Oversees compliance with district policies, the success of credit recovery programs, and credit recovery opportunities.
8. Collaborates with district leadership, secondary school administrators, secondary school counselors, and staff to ensure data, infrastructure, and tools are available to carry out a successful credit recovery program.
9. Participates in ongoing professional development related to job responsibilities and maintains expertise in the field.
10. Conducts staff development and supports community awareness initiatives, including supporting parents' understanding of the credit recovery process.
11. Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
12. Establish and implement a shared vision and culture of high expectations for all stakeholders (students, staff, parents, and community).
13. Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making processes.
14. Provide opportunities during regular school hours for interactive communication with the superintendent and other central office administrators, staff, students, parents, and the community via email, District-approved website, phone, video conference, or in person.
15. Develop and manage budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs. Maintain fiscal control and accurately report fiscal information.
16. Observe employee performance, record observations, and provide input to campus principals for their evaluation conferences with staff.
17. Articulate the programs mission and solicit support in realizing the mission.
18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversee and coordinate the implementation and effectiveness of credit recovery systems across secondary schools in collaboration with campuses and other central office departments.

Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Ability to think clearly in stressful situations and a high-stress tolerance required; high physical stamina necessary; and an extended