Project Manager of Texas Literacy Initiative (GRANT FUNDED)
Posted: Continuous
2012-04-10
Closes: April 19, 2012 2:00 pm
Administration Department
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| REPORTS TO: |
Asst. Supt. for Curr.&Inst. |
APPLICATION DEADLINE: |
April 19, 2012 2:00 p.m. |
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| LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: |
12 months |
DATE REVISED: |
4/10/12 |
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| WAGE/HOUR STATUS: |
Exempt |
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| SALARY RANGE: |
$58,859 Minimum |
$88,289 Maximum |
PAY GRADE: |
AP5 |
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PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The role of the project manager is to serve as a liaison between the Grant Implementation Team and the Campus-based Leadership Team (CbLT) for implementation of the School Readiness Program and its activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor and Master’s degree required
Master’s degree in Reading preferred
Principal or Mid-Management Certificate
Texas Teacher certificate with Bilingual Endorsement
Experience:
Five years of successful classroom experience
Three years of administrative experience is preferred
Experience as a Literacy Coach or related position preferred
Experience working with students in Second Language Acquisition program (English Language Learners)
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
| · Serve as point of contact in matters related to state-assigned Liaison and TEA Leadership team |
| · Attend trainings required by TEA |
| · Conduct daily monitoring of grant activities and effective implementation of each, including authorization
of financial transactions and program related activities |
| · By the 5th of each month, hold monthly meetings with campus CbLT, including UTPA and Head Start |
| · By the 10th of each month, submit a campus/ entity activities report to Grant Implementation Team |
| · Plan and coordinate trainings, professional development and other program activities, including required |
| oral and written authorizations thereof |
| · Provide status updates to Grant Implementation Team and CbLT- Principal to ensure timely completion of |
| grant activities and related tasks |
| · Conduct three data analysis meetings for each category (Pre-K – 2<SUP>nd</SUP>, 3<SUP>rd</SUP> – 5<SUP>th</SUP>, and 6<SUP>th</SUP> – 12<SUP>th</SUP>) to include: |
| (a) Data disaggregation for all students, including ELLs, and Special Ed. Students;
(b) Comparing Previous results with current data (by teacher and student),
(c) Plans for Regrouping,
(d) Plans for addressing weak areas, and
(e) Plans for addressing the needs of students struggling the most |
| · Schedule meeting with Grant Implementation Team to discuss and submit the BOY, MOY, or EOY at |
| least 5 days after the last school meeting that will include a corrective action plan for each |
| · Provide ongoing support in the critical needs areas and as requested by grant participants |
| · Coordinate with literacy line schools to prepare and submit program reports required for TEA |
| · Assist Edinburg CISD in attaining the following performance targets by the end of the grant period |
| - Pre-K: At least 85% of preschool children who enter kindergarten will have adequate skills in |
| phonological awareness and letter-naming ability |
| · - K-2<SUP>nd</SUP>: Decrease the number and percentage of students receiving intervention services from 12% |
| (312) to less than 5% |
| · - 3<SUP>rd</SUP> – 12<SUP>th</SUP> Grades: When combined, the average passing rate for the twelve participating schools is at |
| least 90%, and individually, each participating school improved academic performance by at least 4% |
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Personal computer, printer, copier, scanner, telephone, modem, fax,
WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:
- Repetitive hand motion, stooping, bending and kneeling, use of small hand tools and test equipment, prolonged use of computer, prolonged sitting
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Signature of Employee: Date
The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.
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