Education Specialist (Secondary RLA)

Primary Purpose:

To provide for the delivery of technical assistance and professional development in the design development implementation and evaluation of activities that address the unique needs of the Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in the areas of Secondary RLA. Create an effective and efficient planning process based on pertinent student campus and district data sources to assist LEAs in instructional improvement and meeting LEA and ESC accountability requirements while utilizing the Science of Teaching Reading.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• Bachelors degree required at time of posting
• Masters degree preferred
• Texas teaching certification requiredat time of posting

Skills

• Experience teaching Secondary RLA required
• Texas Teaching experience required
• Demonstrated ability to set goals and creatively problemsolve
• Must be serviceoriented and display initiative
• Demonstrated ability to manage time calendar job responsibilities and travel
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team setting required
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to team/organizational goals
• Proven ability to deliver contentspecific professional development as well as systemic best practice (e.g. campuswide/districtwide) professional development
• Proven ability to train and coach personnel in various school roles (e.g. teachers support staff principals central office staff)

Working Conditions:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting frequent standing; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling twisting and standing
• Motion: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching occasional driving
• Lifting: Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)
• Environment: Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate frequent regionwide travel and occasional statewide travel; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
• Regular Attendance is an essential function

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Provides effective researchbased Secondary RLA instructional support for campuses in Region 16 (e.g. ESCdesignated instructional coaching model professional development PLC support grading of artifacts etc.)
2. Provides content best practices and pedagogical expertise in technical assistance and professional development to support the improvement of instructional practices for monitoring and evaluating student learning
3. Collaborates with colleagues in and beyond the ESC to identify professional development needs through detailed data analysis and selfreflection to provide quality services to customers that positively impact student learning
4. Sets modifies and meets short and longterm professional goals based on selfassessment reflection peer and supervisor feedback contemporary research and analysis of student learning
5. Manages a state or federal grant if applicable and follows all guidelines and timelines outlined in the grant
6. Provides statemandated trainings if applicable
7. Creates ongoing collegial relationships with customers
8. Travels as a part of job responsibilities
9. Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the director. A functioning cell phone means that it is charged activated messages checked and mailbox emptied regularly
10. Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
11. Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16
12. Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters
13. Supports the ESC Manifesto: mission goals and objectives of the ESC strategic plan
14. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program
15. Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies processes and procedures (e.g. technical assistance time and effort etc.)
16. Manages time calendar and job responsibilities to meet deadlines
17. Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
18. Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
19. Performs other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority