Position Type:
Special School Based Positions/ Lead Magnet Teacher 10 months

Date Posted:
5/18/2018

Location:
Tara High

   East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Job Description
Job Title: Magnet Site Coordinator
Reports To: Principal
Prepared By: Director of Magnet Schools
Approved Date: October 2015
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Summary
The Magnet Site Coordinator shall be responsible for the effective management of the overall school-based magnet program and the class or classes to which he or she is assigned. The Magnet Site Coordinator shall implement an educational program responsive to student and community needs according to state and local policy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
? Drafts the school's recruitment plan and coordinate its implementations
? Assists the principal with creating and maintaining community partnership agreements
? Creates community outreach initiatives
? Drafts the school's interaction plan and coordinate its implementation, if applicable
? Conducts the magnet registration process according to Board approved policy and maintain accurate documentation of all students enrolled in the school's magnet program
? Conducts tours and speak with prospective parents
? Conducts schedule and implement site-based magnet professional development activities
? Purchases materials and supplies in a timely manner
? Completes online requisitions for materials, monitors the process of receiving materials, log material in when received and disperse them to the appropriate teachers
? Analyzes student test data to identify areas of strength/weaknesses
? Communicates with parents regarding students' academic performance
? Prepares yearly inventory of materials purchased with magnet funds
? Prepares reports as requested by the Office of Magnet Programs in a timely manner
? Serves as editor of news articles related to magnet programs for submission in the Advocate's Back to School insert, Parent's Magazine, and district publications
? Markets programs at fairs, festivals, and in other forums
? Schedules appropriate educational experiences for the school's program
? Participates in the district's annual recruiting event, i.e., Magnet Mania
? Assist with registering students for the school's program
? Prepares class rolls for the coming school year
? Plans and prepare an appropriate budget
? Assumes responsibilities for the opening and closing of school activities
? Assumes responsibilities for all other duties as required by the principal and district office
? Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Essential Functions and Qualifications
The essential functions for the position of Magnet Site Coordinator include the physical and mental involvement requirements noted in this position description in addition to regular reliable attendance given the limited number of employees available to perform the essential functions of this position. It is also essential that the Magnet Site Coordinator be able to follow the directives of the superiors in insuring the harmonious operation of the department.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited college/university with a Master's Degree, plus two years of progressive work experience preferred. Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university. Must hold a valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or the school board.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, bend and sometime lift up to 20 pounds. Mobility skills are necessary to access a variety of work locations.
MENTAL INVOLVEMENT
The Magnet Site Coordinator must possess sufficient interpersonal skills to function compatibly with others. The Magnet Site Coordinator must respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvement.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Professional Conduct
Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, and engagement in acts that are contrary to EBRPSS policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
Magnet Site Coordinator

Funding Source
General Funds
Salary Scale
Teacher
Terms of Employment
10 Months