DAEP Coordinator

Primary Purpose:

Coordinate the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program. Oversee and provide high standards of instructional service. Ensure compliance with district policies success of instructional programs and operation of total program. Collaborate with campus administrators to ensure coordination of instruction between home campusesand the DAEP.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Standard Texas Teaching Certificate

Contract Days: 187

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to organize and coordinate districtwide program

Ability to interpret data

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Familiarity with disciplinary alternative school rules and regulations

Experience:

Two years experience as a classroom teacher

Experience in leadership roles

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

School or Organization Morale

1. Fosters collegiality and team building among staff; encourages their active involvement in the decision process.
2. Promotes a positive climate conducive for learning.
3. Deals sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
4. Employs effective interpersonal skills.
5. Facilitates effectively and ensures the timely resolution of conflicts.

School or Organization Improvement

1. Assesses and responds to needs related to job responsibilities.
2. Contributes to the recommendation of sound policies directed toward program improvement.
3. Obtains and uses evaluative finding including student achievement data to examine program effectiveness.
4. Ensures that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.

Instructional Management

1. Assume responsibility for the attendance progress conduct and health of students and supervise the maintenance of accurate records for each student in each of these areas

1. Directs educational services to meet students needs.
2. Collaborates with home campuses to ensure curricular and instructional alignment.
3. Ensures that student progress is evaluated on a regular systematic basis and the findings are used to improve program effectiveness.
4. Facilitates the use of technology in the teaching-learning process.
5. Serves as administrator of admission review and dismissal (ARD) committees as needed.
6. Attends in-take Meetings on the Campus.

Personnel Management

1. Develops training options and/or improvement plans to ensure the best operation in the area of programs.
2. Evaluates job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.

Student Management

1. Demonstrates support for student management policies and expected student behavior related to DAEP.
2. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents students and teachers concerning vital issues.

Management of Fiscal Administrative & Facilities Functions

1. Directs and manages the DAEP and facilities to ensure a clean orderly and safe campus.
2. Implements the policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rule and the local board policy in the area of alternative education.
3. Compiles maintains and files all reports records and other documents required.

Professional Growth and Development

1. Develops professional skills appropriate to job assignments.
2. Uses information and insights provided through assessment instruments the appraisal process evaluative feedback from supervisors and professional development programs to improve performance.
3. Demonstrates behavior that is professional ethical and responsible and serves as a role model for all staff.

School or Community Relations

1. Articulates the districts mission and goals in the area of alternative education to the community to solicit its support in realizing the mission.
2. Demonstrates the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.

Other

1. Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business.
2. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
3. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises and evaluates the performance of staff assigned to campus including teacher(s) and instructional aide(s).

Required Experience:

IC