Magnet Coordinator - 50%

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

COORDINATOR

WORKING TITLE

Magnet Program Coordinator

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Magnet and Curriculum Enhancement

LOCATION

School Site

PAY GRADE

Classroom Teacher (Not Eligible for National Board pay)

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Serves as an advocate of integrating the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Magnet Objectives in the assigned school and within the district. Supports thematic implementation/enhancement/sustainment of the school’s particular magnet program. Markets the school and WCPSS Magnet Programs to potential magnet families, and other interested community members and stakeholders to inform the community and increase the school’s number of applications from target-market families.  Supports teachers at the magnet school with all aspects of theme-related curriculum implementation; works collaboratively with the Instructional Resource Teacher (IRT), Professional Learning Teams (PLTs), teachers within the school, and with staff in the Office of Magnet and Curriculum Enhancement to increase theme-specific curriculum implementation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of K-12 curricular standards adopted by the State of North Carolina;
• Considerable knowledge and willingness to use social media tools to market the school/program;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google apps;
• Ability to use multiple resources for problem solving; 
• Ability to design, plan, and deliver professional development using effective presentation skills for adult learners; 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Five years of K-12 teaching experience.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator’s K-6  or 6-12 license, based on the level of the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a magnet school.
• Experience writing, adapting, or enhancing existing curricula or creating new curricula.
• Experience planning and delivering professional training to adult learners.
• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or Educational Leadership.
• Background, experience, or courses in marketing or design.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 25 pounds of force. Travel required to locations within Wake County.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  4/2024

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.