Academic Coordinator presso South San Antonio Independent School District

Job Title: Academics Coordinator

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to:    Assigned Director

Pay Grade: AP-4 

Scale Dept./School: Central Office

Primary Purpose: 

The Academic Coordinator provides leadership and support to campuses and district teams in the implementation of effective instructional practices, MTSS framework, and a balanced assessment system. This role is responsible for ensuring curriculum alignment, analyzing student and district-wide data to guide decision-making, supporting professional learning, and promoting continuous academic growth and accountability across all grade levels and content areas.

Qualifications: Education/Certification: 

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree, Subject Area/Grade Level Certification 
• Preferred: Master’s Degree 
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

• Deep understanding of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) frameworks, including interventions, progress monitoring, and data-based decision making.
  
  
• Expertise in curriculum development, alignment, and standards-based instruction across grade levels and content areas.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of instructional best practices, including differentiated instruction, scaffolding, and strategies for diverse learners.
  
  
• Proficiency in assessment systems, including formative, summative, benchmark, and diagnostic assessments.

• Knowledge of balanced assessment systems to monitor growth, evaluate program effectiveness, and guide instructional decisions.
  
  
• Ability to analyze and interpret student data to inform instructional planning, interventions, and school-wide improvement initiatives.
  
  
• Understanding of state and federal accountability requirements and experience using data to meet compliance and performance goals.
  
  
• Skilled in designing and delivering professional learning tailored to adult learners
  
  
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with teachers, campus leaders, and district staff.
  
  
• Experience with educational technology and data management tools to track student progress and inform instruction.
  
  
• Ability to lead instructional initiatives, provide coaching, and support implementation of research-based strategies.
  
  
• Capacity to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making within teams using evidence-based practices.

• Ability to coordinate district functions

• Knowledge of program evaluation and department action planning processes to restructure, redesign, and realign programs

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills 

Experience:  

• 3 years of experience with curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning 

Major Responsibilities and Duties - Instructional and Program Management 

• Directs and assists with managing programs and services to meet student needs 
• Ensures that student progress is evaluated and/or communicated on a systematic basis and that findings are used for improvement
• Ensures program models are equitable and accessible to all populations of students
• Ensures technology is used in the teaching-learning processes
• Plans the time, resources, and materials to support assigned personnel
• Provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of contracts
• Ensures curriculum development and renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs and state mandates
• Provides professional learning in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and compliance
• Works with all Division of Academics units to coordinate programs and services 
• Identify ways students can achieve ‘Mastery’ and support teachers in delivering this

Monitoring Programs 

• Organizes timelines required by law for all programs involved
• Ensures all professional learning identified meets state guidelines
• Models instructional best-practices, created guidelines, and monitors implementation to ensure student success 
• Leads a team in the creation of district assessments to monitor student progress and drive instructional decisions
• Supports campus testing for all subject area programs

Policy, Reports, and Law 

• Recommends and writes policies to improve services 
• Implements policies established by federal and state law, the SBOE rules, and local Board policy 
• Compiles, maintains, and files all reports and documents required
• Maintains and updates subject area administrative procedures and policies

Budget and Inventory 

• Administers the department budget and ensures all activities are cost effective and funds are managed prudently
• Compiles budgets and cost estimates on program needs assessments
• Maintains a current inventory and recommends replacement and disposal of materials and equipment

Communication and Community Relations 

• Serves as District liaison to community and educational agencies
• Participates in professional organizations
• Articulates the District’s mission and goals to the community
• Demonstrates awareness of District/community needs and subject area initiatives in place to meet those needs
• Encourages community and parent involvement

Physical and Mental Job Requirements 

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors 
• Maintains emotional control under stress

Other 

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals 

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting 

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching 

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) 

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional district-wide and statewide travel 

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress 

Application Deadline 

Letter of interest by deadline with online application. A current resume stating applicant’s education and experience by deadline with online application. A completed online Professional Application must be on file in the Human Resources by UNTIL FILLED. 

Not all applicants will be interviewed. Your resume, letter of interest, and other available information will be considered in the screening process.

“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”

Shift Type - Full-Time

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.