GEAR Up Facilitator

2 days ago


La Joya, TX, United States La Joya Independent School District Full time
Job Title: GEAR UP Facilitator

Reports to: Campus Principal

Dept. School: Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status: EXCEMPT

Pay Grade: AE 2

Initiated Date: November 07, 2018 Revised Date: December 2025

Funding Source: GEAR UP Grant

District Primary Purpose: The campusGEAR UP Facilitator will play an active role in offering teachers, students, and parents the support needed to increase students' performance toward creating a pathway to postsecondary education. Facilitator will work with cohort student group to increase postsecondary enrollment by providing leadership, training, and technical assistance in supporting systemic reform of school services for student academic success.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Bachelor's Degree w/teaching area certificate

Master's Degree: Guidance and Counseling (preferred)

Experience/Knowledge: Minimum of 3 years successful teaching experience in middle, high school

Experience collecting, analyzing and interpreting data

Experience with federally funded grant programs

Experience with budget planning and campus/district accounting policies

Experience coordinating tutoring and counseling/advising services

Experience designing and implementing higher education awareness of academic support

programs

Demonstrated understanding of characteristics and challenges of first-generation, economically disadvantaged students

Broad understanding of college readiness and access programs (K-16 reform, admissions

standards, and student financial aid)

Excellent communication skills both in writing and verbally

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  1. Coordinate all aspects of the GEAR UP Partnership with Region One representatives.
  1. Promote GEAR UP goals and objectives to students, parents, teachers and other stakeholders.
  1. Develop training materials to provide workshop sessions for GEAR UP teachers, tutors, and parents.
  1. Initiate methods for improving the implementation of the GEAR UP goals and objectives at the campus level.
  1. Develop and support GEAR UP parent initiatives at the campus level.
  1. Meet with teachers and students regularly to monitor implementation of GEAR UP academic initiatives.
  1. Demonstrate effective teaching practices utilizing specialized materials and equipment.
  1. Monitor and report progress of GEAR UP objectives to district and regional personnel.
  1. Acquire knowledge and receive training to prepare students for institutions of higher learning.
  1. Recruit, train, and coordinate tutor activities.
  1. Perform budgetary, record keeping, and data management requirements of the GEAR UP federal grant.
  1. Maintain accurate and complete auditable documentation.
  1. Perform other related GEAR UP duties as assigned by principal.
  1. Appraisal system utilized for District/Campus Personnel.
  1. Maintain confidentiality.
  1. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.


WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy and procedures, maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

POSITION WORKING DAYS: 197 Days (5 prior and 5 after teacher calendar)

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read and fully understand the duties and responsibilities this position is to provide to my campus/department.

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