Primary Purpose

The GEAR UP Grant Coordinator & Secondary Instructional Coach supports the successful implementation of the GEAR UP grant while strengthening instructional practices across grades 7–12. This role works with campus and district leadership to ensure all grant initiatives are aligned with district curriculum goals, instructional priorities, and executive leadership direction. The position blends grant coordination with instructional coaching to improve teacher effectiveness, student outcomes, and college and career readiness.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Valid Texas teaching certificate

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-8 years of successful teaching experience, preferably at the secondary level
• Experience in instructional coaching, curriculum development, or campus/district leadership preferred
• Experience with grant-funded programs preferred

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of secondary curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instructional decisions
• Skill in coaching adult learners and facilitating professional development
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of college and career readiness practices

Major Responsibilities

GEAR UP Grant Coordinator

• Coordinate and implement all components of the GEAR UP grant in alignment with district curriculum goals, strategic priorities, and federal guidelines, while working with campus and district leadership to ensure coherence across initiatives
• Monitor program implementation, timelines, budgets, and required documentation to maintain fidelity and compliance
• Collect, analyze, and report student data and program outcomes to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making
• Work with campus and district leadership to ensure all grant activities align with performance measures and current instructional expectations
• Coordinate and facilitate student support initiatives, including college readiness, academic support, and family engagement, that directly reinforce district instructional goals
• Serve as a liaison between the district, campuses, and external partners to ensure all efforts are cohesive, aligned to curriculum, and integrated with the work of campus and district leadership

Instructional Coaching (Grades 7–12)

• Provide job-embedded coaching to teachers through observation, modeling, and feedback
• Support teachers in lesson internalization and implementation aligned to district curriculum and expectations
• Facilitate PLC conversations focused on student outcomes and instructional alignment
• Assist teachers in using student data to inform instruction and targeted support
• Design and deliver professional development aligned to district priorities, curriculum, and grant goals
• Work with campus and district leadership to build teacher and leader capacity in instructional best practices and data-driven decision-making
• Support campus leadership in strengthening instructional systems and structures
• Contribute to the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment across secondary campuses
• Work with campus and district leadership to support campus improvement efforts and instructional priorities
• Participate in instructional walks, data meetings, and collaborative sessions aligned to district priorities
• Support the implementation and monitoring of district initiatives, including intervention systems and college readiness efforts
• Maintain strong communication with all stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity of expectations

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: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel; occasional outside work with exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration, and chemical and electrical hazards

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

Corsicana ISD (CISD) does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment should contact the CISD Director of Human Resources, the district Title IX coordinator. Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination on the basis of a disability should contact the CISD Transition Coordinator, the district ADA/Section 504 coordinator. Questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any other reason should be directed to the Superintendent at the Lee Education Center 2200 W. 4th Ave Corsicana, TX 75110, phone (903) 874-7441.