Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Education or related field
- Masters degree preferred
- Valid Texas teaching certificate
- Valid Texas Superintendent or Principal Certification preferred
- Experience as a campus or district leader preferable
- Knowledge of effective research: change process systems thinking
- organizational culture and adult learners
- Ability to plan implement deliver and sustain professional development for school and district personnel Experience leading a district or campus
- Advanced knowledge of curriculum practices instruction assessment school improvement and organizational culture
- Knowledge of federal and state accountability programs
- Leadership: Ability to motivate and guide project teams to achieve goals.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
- Problemsolving: Capability to identify and resolve project issues proactively.
- Organizational Skills: Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strategic Thinking: Capability to see big picture and develop longterm program strategies
- Technical Skills: Understanding of relevant project management tools and methodologies.
- Recommended by the ESC Executive Director
Center Responsibilites:
- Processes all personal timekeeping travel reporting and other paperwork in a timely manner
- Maintains professional attire and grooming appropriate for specific job position
- Demonstrates punctual and regular attendance on the job
- Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
- Supports the mission goals and objectives of the ESC
- Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC
- Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies processes and procedures
- Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
- Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
- Exhibit professionalism in all situations at the ESC
- Develops collaborative and positive relationships with schools and coworkers
- Exhibits planning and leadership on assigned tasks and projects
- Ability to take initiative and exhibit innovative thinking
- Keeps supervisor advised of all pertinent financial and operations business
- Ability to handle constructive criticism in a positive manner
- Evidence of followingup and followingthrough with services
- Evidence of professional loyalty
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Department Responsibilities:
- Ability to handle and see to completion multiple projects simultaneously and on deadline
- Demonstrates positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
- Be willing to work as a member of a team but also independently
- Attends all departmental staff meetings and general staff meetings
- Upholds confidentiality of the information processed in all work if required
- Attends all called meetings including departmental staff meetings work team meetings and general staff meetings
- Actively contributes to assigned work teams
- Develops and competently implements an individual work plan that clearly contributes to the accomplishment of departmental Integrated Academic Team and organizational goals
- Analyzes metrics evaluates outcomes and makes adjustments to optimize impact of work
- Demonstrates a commitment to provide exceptional customer service
- Delivers exceptional professional learning experiences
Position Responsilbilites:
- Provides Project Management of assigned projects/initiatives:
- Strategic Planning: Defines program objectives scope and deliverables developing a comprehensive program plan and aligning projects with organizational strategy.
- Project Coordination: Oversees assigned projects managing dependencies between them and coordinating crossfunctional teams to ensure smooth .
- Budget Management: Develops and manages program budgets tracking expenses and identifying potential cost issues.
- Risk Management: Identifies potential risks developing mitigation strategies and proactively addressing issues that may impact program success.
- Stakeholder Management: Communicates program progress and updates to key stakeholders including senior leadership applicable district/campus staff and project teams.
- Performance Monitoring: Works with executive leadership to track performance impact dataanalyzing program data and making adjustments as needed to optimize results. Team Leadership: Provides guidance and support to team members fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts. Reporting and Documentation: Prepares regular program status reports documenting project decisions and maintaining program documentation.
- Provides program leadership to assigned program staff
- Provides onsite visits to LEAs as needed
- Attends conferences and meetings as required
- Maintains interdepartmental coordination
- Participates in professional growth activities Staying informed on emerging pedagogies methodologies and best practices in instruction promoting their implementation as appropriate.
- Provides technical assistance to districts
- Directs scheduling of presenters/trainers and coordinates services and professional development offerings for the professional development of program stakeholders
- Supports program staff growth and development based on individual work plans
- Develops and supports program learning communities
- Supports teacher development in the TTESS domains specific to Teacher Incentive Allotment
Terms of Employment:
Up to 226 working days
This is an atwill employment position.
In the event of an economic slump a reductioninforce may be necessary. Employees will be notified in writing.
Funding Source:
Locally funded
Required Experience:
Manager