Learning Leader - Assessment, Accountability and School Improvement

Primary Purpose:
To provide collaboration and coordination in the development and delivery of quality School Support Services to meet
the needs of Region 16 clients.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

• Masters degree required
• Texas teacher certification required
• Texas principal certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Districtlevel/central office experience preferred
• Experience utilizing instructional data to inform district and campus planning required
• Recognized by peers as a competent successful educator and leader
• Experience leading successful school improvement activities preferred
• Experience with campusbased planning and developing campus plans required
• Demonstrates educational leadership that exemplifies a sincere belief that all students and adults can learn
• Exhibits evidence of exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Possesses the ability to creatively problem solve set goals and generate multiple strategies for issues
• Must have the ability to collaboratively develop relationships for the good of the team

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 districtwide 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. Communicates effectively to provide uptodate information to district/campus personnel regarding developments
initiatives and priorities at the state and federal level.
2. Assists district/campus personnel in improving student performance.
3. Assists districts with comprehensive needs assessments and Effective School Framework diagnostics based on student
performance data to determine leadership teacher culture curriculum and instructional needs.
4. Stays current with state and federal requirements related to accountability assessment and school improvement.
5. Provides professional development coaching technical assistance and resources to districts in Region 16 for the
purpose of increasing student achievement through accountability assessment and school improvement services.
6. Assists districts and campuses with accountability assessment and school improvement requirements and initiatives.
7. Assists district/campus personnel with DMAC (and/or other data disaggregation programs) needs and activities.
8. Provides training support and coaching to districts and campuses as necessary or required.
9. Serves as a valued team member of the ESC Accountability Assessment and School Improvement Team including
facilitation of the Wraparound Team.
10. Participates in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of job description responsibilities.
11. Collaborates with the teams across the service center for the purpose of aligning district and campus improvement
efforts with Region 16 ESC services provided including meeting grant requirements.
12. Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the service area
director. A functioning cell phone means that it is charged activated messages checked and mailbox emptied
regularly.
13. Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities.
14. Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16.
15. Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters.
16. Supports the mission goals and objectives of the ESC strategic plan.
17. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program.
18. Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies processes and procedures.
19. Manages time calendar and job responsibilities to meet deadlines.
20. Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor.
21. Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by
supervisor.
22. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None