Lead Teacher, Magnet

Summary:
The Teacher, Magnet Lead, will coordinate site-based magnet program activities, integrate each magnet program’s theme into curricula, explore partnerships to enhance each magnet program’s educational offerings, and market the magnet program to potential families and the community.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:

· Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.

· Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.

· Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.

· Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:
· Participates in the recruitment and retention of potential and current students to the magnet program, including marketing the magnet program to families and the community. These activities include attending district- and school-based day, evening, and weekend magnet marketing events.

· Seeks professional development opportunities to strengthen classroom practice and theme integration.

· Disseminates curricular and instructional information from the district and other sources, as appropriate.

· Serves as a liaison between staff, administration, families, the Magnet Office, the community, and professional organizations that partner with the magnet program.

· Completes and submits applications for grants, awards, and certifications to enhance the standing of the program and demonstrate each program’s commitment to excellence.

· Collaborates with on-site staff on the use of available school technology and resources to increase student achievement.

· Plans and coordinates learning activities designed to help students acquire skills specific to the site’s magnet theme.

· Provides formative and summative data to administrators, professional staff, the Magnet Office, and the community on the status of the Magnet Program.

· Develops and coordinates school marketing tools and events, parent information sessions, and family visits/tours.

· Ensures that the magnet program is represented at all appropriate district marketing events.

· Organizes school events and activities that support the magnet theme.

· Plans and coordinates Professional Learning Community meetings that may include multiple magnet sites.

· Attends monthly Magnet Lead meetings and professional development sponsored by the Magnet Office.

· Prepares budgets and funding proposals to submit to the Magnet Office for approval.

· Serves as a member of the School Improvement Planning team, School Advisory Committee, or other group with the purpose of helping make decisions about issues that relate to the health of the site’s magnet program.

· Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:
Communication: Effectively expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form. Exhibits strong listening and comprehension skills. Keeps other stakeholders appropriately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate stakeholders in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.

Project Management: Develops and coordinates projects. Communicates changes and progress. Completes projects on time and within budget. Manages project team activities.

Planning and Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently and effectively. Plans for obtaining and utilizing additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.


NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.


Experience: Three successful years teaching experience. Magnet experience preferred.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate.

Language Skills: Read, analyze, and interpret all kinds of documents. Respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community. Write speeches and effectively present to managers, the public, and school board.

Mathematical Skills: Work with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.

Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity 3 moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This position requires some traveling to various school sites, work locations and/or community organizations throughout the district.

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