Coordinator: Magnet Program Site (Apex Arts)

JOB SUMMARY
Provides the instructional leadership for the Magnet Program at the assigned school, communicates with school and county administrators of Program components/expectations, and in collaboration with the Administrative Liaison provides oversight, program organization and management to ensure implementation fidelity of the Magnet program. Additional evening, night and weekend work duty requirements are in accordance with the TAAAC negotiated agreement.

Additional Work Days/Hours

Ability to work flexible schedules

Evenings/Nights

Weekends

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Works with the administrative liaison and Magnet counselor(s) to ensure students are scheduled in classes that meet the Magnet Program requirements regarding state and county graduation requirements as well as the magnet requirements for specialized instruction and coursework.

Maintains open communication with parents in the following areas – student academic success, attendance, job shadowing, special events, family nights, and other related areas.

Keeps up to date on new teaching/learning trends within the magnet area of study and developing teacher capacity by leading teacher in-service, and providing on-going professional development, and instructional supports in the following areas as they relate to the magnet program: teaches to state and national standards and to current research findings, maintains classroom organization and management, uses and adapts materials of instruction, develops skills and techniques of instruction, interprets test results to identify abilities of each student, seeks ways to involve students meaningfully in their educational program, helps to plan the best program for each student by adapting instruction to individual need, develops long range and daily plans, individually and in participating in teams, and connecting teachers with professionals within the magnet area of study.

Participates in recruitment activities to foster interest and application to the program by a diverse population.

Maintains open communication with parents in the following areas – student academic success, attendance, job shadowing, special events, family nights, and other related areas through updated websites, magnet parent/student events, and regular emails and newsletters.

Facilitates collaborative planning within the department that focuses on the state approved curriculum,curriculum materials, formative and summative assessments, and on-going data analysis to improve student learning. Works collaboratively with other department chairs to foster cross-curricular connections and support for transdisciplinary magnet related lessons/overlays in all instructional areas.

Coordinates with administration and the ASP office in developing department goals consistent with the Magnet plan and county goals. Partners with school administration and the Advanced Studies Program (ASP) office personnel to develop and implement the criteria and protocols of the Magnet Program and works collaboratively with administration and ASP office to develop and implement new initiatives for the Magnet program.

Monitors and observes the implementation of the school improvement plan and makes recommendations that are focused and aligned to meeting the needs of all students.

Organizes and schedules job shadowing/field trip activities including transportation, forms, approval, etc., organizes, schedules, and prepares for scheduled family nights.

Maintains data and documentation on multiple aspects of the magnet program.

Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

Three (3) years successful classroom teaching experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Ability to create a team with internal and external stakeholders that works collaboratively and promotes high expectations for all students.

Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Experience working in a highly collaborative environment where teamwork, creative problem solving, high level of diplomacy, collegiality, and self-motivation were necessary for success.

Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.

Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Hold or be eligible for professional educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.

Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and

Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.

Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

Lead Worker

People Lead

This position acts as the lead for 1 to 5 direct staff.

This position acts as the lead for 1 to 10 indirect staff.

Lead Worker Duties/Responsibilities

Trains employees.

Directs the work of employees.

Maintains records.

Plans the work.

Instructs employees in specific techniques and technical methods to use.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time

Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time

Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time

Keyboarding: over 2/3 percent of the time

Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Hearing: over 2/3 percent of the time

Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time

As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

No special vision requirements

Work Environment

Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

Moderate: over 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force

Up to 20 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

10% weekly day travel within the county

JOB INFORMATION
Approved Date: 9/1/2025 Established Date: 9/1/2022 Title Code: C01173 Title: COORDINATOR: MAGNET PROGRAM SITE Alternate Title: Coordinator: Magnet Program Site Reports to Generic: Director Reports to Specific: DIRECTOR: COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS-SECONDARY

ORGANIZATION
Division: Academics Business Unit: College & Career Readiness Department: College & Career Readiness-Secondary Negotiated Agreement: Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION
Unit: I Days Worked: 195; 260 FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Grade: TG01;TG02;TG03;TG04;TG10;TG05;TG06;TG07 Click HERE

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