Director - Advanced Academic Services (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Director - Advanced Academic Services (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)
Position:

Advanced Academic Services (AAS) Director

Department:

Curriculum and Instruction

Reports To:

Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Job Details

Job ID: 5727631

Application Deadline: May 27, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: May 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
Summary:

Direct the district’s program for gifted and talented students. Collaborate with district staff and outside personnel to provide educational opportunities for gifted and talented students.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree; Master’s Degree in Education Administration (Preferred)

Experience:

Three years as a gifted and talented teacher; at least three years of administrative experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with endorsement in gifted and talented education; Certified T‑TESS Appraiser (Preferred)

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to organize and coordinate district-wide program

Ability to interpret data

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Knowledge of strategies and materials for the education of gifted and talented students

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Management

Implement procedures and direct the process to identify gifted and talented students at all grade levels districtwide, including review of student data and testing of students.

Develop and revise gifted and talented curriculum.

Assist teachers to develop and provide gifted and talented students with alternative coursework through curriculum modification, acceleration, etc.

Develop and conduct or arrange for staff development sessions, including sessions on delivery of instruction, enriched learning in classroom settings, and methods for identifying gifted and talented students.

Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the gifted and talented program and implement changes based on the findings.

Consultation

Provide resources and materials to support staff in accomplishing program goals.

Consult with parents, administrators, counselors, teachers, community agencies, and other relevant individuals regarding gifted and talented students.

Plan and conduct parent meetings, including parent advisory committee meetings.

Budget and Inventory

Administer the gifted and talented budget and ensure that programs are cost-effective and that gifted and talented funds are managed wisely.

Compile budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.

Assist with the selection and purchase of supplemental equipment and supplies for the program.

Policy, Reports and Law

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.

Other

Maintain confidentiality.

Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.

Exercise professional judgment in absences; be punctual to work, meetings, and appointments.

Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor(s).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands
Occasional absences are understood but regular attendance is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, occasionally walk and stand, talk or hear; travel from one building to another or to other sites. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Light to moderate lifting is required. This position requires meeting deadlines with severe constraints, interacting with the public and staff, and enduring irregular or extended work hours. The employee must maintain emotional control under stress.

Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Some driving is required as the employee must be able to travel from building to building.

Position Type and Salary
Position Type: Full‑Time
Salary: $85,236 Per Year

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Deborah Medrano, Executive Director - Leadership & CCMR

Central Office

Email: dmedrano@donnaisd.net

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