Providing support necessary to implement a quality Magnet Program. ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES - Assist in carrying out all activities necessary to implement a quality Magnet program. Develop program goals and objectives in collaboration with appropriate personnel. Assist in development and/or writing of specialized curriculum as needed. Research and provide teachers with appropriate enrichment materials and equipment. Assist with the preparation of budget, financial reports, requisitions and inventory. Coordinate enrichment activities such as field trips, speakers, and educational presentations. Organize a recordkeeping system to monitor program goals, objectives, budgeting expenditures, and inventory. Participate in ongoing evaluation and modification of the program. Confer with prospective students and parents and initiates parental involvement activities. ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES CONTINUED - Participate in screening processes to identify students interested in participating in the program. Establish and maintain open communication with the community. Serve as primary liaison with Transportation Department in matters relating to Magnet students. Assist principal in effective utilization of paraprofessional Magnet staff. Assist principal in selection and utilization of Magnet personnel as requested. Exemplify and develop positive interpersonal relations among teachers, students, staff, and other personnel. Assist principal in coordinating the Magnet program with that of the regular school's instructional program. Serve as assessor of teacher(s) as assigned. Serve as primary liaison with Special Education Department for Magnet student acceptance. Seek business and community financial support and other outside sources for funding. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal. POSITION REQUIREMENTS - Education. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Texas Teacher Certification. Experience. Three years of exemplary teaching experience. Working knowledge of computers, word processing, data base software preferred. Other Requirements. Possession of interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus; judge distance (close and distant); reach with arms extended and use hands to manipulate the keyboard. Ability to travel to schools throughout the District. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, drive and/or be mobile. Valid Texas Driver's license with appropriate insurance.