EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsement for subject and level assigned, or approved alternative certification program.
Bilingual certification or ESL Endorsement preferred or ability to obtain.
Principal Certificate or in process preferred.
The candidate must have a satisfactory outcome of the fingerprinting and background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Strong technology skills, including the ability to use spreadsheets
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Work collaboratively, as well as independently
Protect and maintain the security of testing materials
Knowledge of effective instructional strategies for Special Education students
Working knowledge of Bilingual/ESL curriculum and instruction
Knowledge of effective instructional strategies for Emergent Bilingual students
Knowledge of concepts regarding the nature of language acquisition
Understanding of federal, state, and local assessment and accountability systems

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years’ experience with district and state assessments preferred
Previous teaching experience required

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Project Specialist provides leadership and coordination for campus and district initiatives to support student and family success. This role includes the design, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of programs directly linked to the educational initiatives of the campus and district. The position may also support the implementation of quality after-school programming, student evaluations, coding, LPACs, ARDs, 504 processes, credit recovery monitoring, and other duties as assigned by the campus principal.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)