Job Classification Description

The University of Texas System

Job Class: Project Coordinator, Institute for Public School Initiatives

Job Code: 3161

Date: 5-1-2006

SUMMARY

Purpose/Scope: Assists in developing Texas Reading First Initiative (TRFI) program guidelines, procedures, policies and rules. Assists with product development and training.

DUTIES

Essential Functions:

· Assists project directors, Texas Education Agency (TEA) and TRFI partners in developing program guidelines, procedures, policies and rules to implement Texas Reading First Initiative project to improve student achievement in reading for grades K-3.

· Assists with the development of products and training. Disseminates information to school districts, charter schools and regional education service centers (ESC) statewide.

· Reviews school district and charter school TRFI applications to identify professional development priorities. Plans and delivers professional development to school administrators, reading coaches and educators at funded TRFI sites.

· Provides technical assistance to funded local education agencies (LEA) and campuses in assigned school districts and/or charter schools on research-based instructional programs, strategies and assessments.

· Provides assistance and training to the U.T. System regional technical assistance specialists (RTAS) and ESC personnel in helping administrators, coaches, and educators use student data to measure progress and make instructional and curricular adjustments. Provides input on RTAS’ performance.

· Assists the database administrator with collection of student achievement information from participating school districts and charter schools

· Provides updates to UT System project directors. Assists project directors in compiling reports for the Commissioner of Education, US Department of Education (USDOE), legislative committees, educational service centers and participating LEAs.

Other Functions:

· Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

Received: Work is performed under general supervision from immediate supervisor.

Provided: Manage supervisory employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master’s degree with major coursework related to scientific reading instruction or program administration.

Experience: Five years experience teaching reading, planning and providing professional development for school administrators/educators, and/or conducting regional or statewide technical assistance.

Knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of state and federal legislation and regulations in early reading instruction. Thorough knowledge of scientifically based reading research. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office environment. Uses personal computer and other standard office equipment. Requires occasional evening or weekend hours.

OTHER

FLSA Status: Exempt

ORP Eligible: No

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.  Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval by the Office of Employee Services.

This job classification may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215.