2025-2026 GEAR UP Strategist

Position Type : Middle School Teaching / Strategist

Date Posted : 10 / 22 / 2025

Location : Alton Memorial Jr. High School

Closing Date : Until Filled

Texas Teaching Certificate

Master's Degree in Counseling or Counselor Certification – preferred

Bilingual / ESL Certification preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

• Texas Teaching Certificate
• Master's Degree in Counseling or Counselor Certification – preferred
• Bilingual / ESL Certification preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of characteristics and challenges of first-generation, economically disadvantaged students
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data
• Experience with federally funded grant programs
• Experience with budget planning and campus / district accounting policies
• Experience designing and implementing higher education awareness or academic support programs
• Broad understanding of college readiness and access programs (K-16 reform, admissions standards, and student financial aid)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Three or more years of successful classroom teaching experience in middle, high school, or higher education
• Experience coordinating tutoring and counseling / advising services

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

I. UTRGV GEAR UP

II. Instructional / Student Management

III. School / Organizational Climate

IV. Administration and Fiscal / Facilities Management

V. Professional Growth and Development

VI. Other

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None

WORKING CONDITIONS : Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors – Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct, maintain emotional condition under stress; frequent prolonged and irregular hours (needs flexibility); frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.

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. I acknowledge I received a copy of this job description.

Employee's Signature : _______________________ Date : ____________

Supervisor's Signature : _______________________ Date : ____________

The Mission Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

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