Learning Leader Mentorship

Primary Purpose:

The Mentor Consultant supports Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) in developing and sustaining high-quality mentorship programs for pre- and early-service teachers. This role provides targeted technical assistance professional development and implementation support aligned to the Texas Mentorship Training (TMT). Through coaching observation and collaborative planning with district and campus leaders the Mentor Consultant strengthens mentoring systems builds regional capacity and ensures alignment with TEA program expectations certification requirements and statewide mentorship initiatives.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• Masters degree required
• Texas teaching certification required
• Texas school administrator certificate preferred

Skills

• Instructional leadership experience preferred
• Experience in instructional coaching and accelerated learning required
• Experience training and supporting mentors required
• Experience with TEKS Resource System preferred
• Successful classroom teaching experience and experience working with campus-level administrators in curriculum and instruction required
• Demonstrated ability to set goals and problem-solve
• Demonstrated ability to manage time calendar job responsibilities and travel
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to team and organizational goals
• Proven ability to deliver content-specific professional development as well as systemic best practice (e.g. campus-wide/district-wide) professional development
• Proven ability to train and coach personnel in various school roles (e.g. teachers support staff principals central office staff superintendent)
• Experience as a campus administrator preferred

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. Provides effective research-based support to LEAs and EPPs in developing strong mentorship programs including redelivery of the Texas Mentorship Training (TMT) facilitation of professional learning coaching of mentors and leaders and guidance for implementing systems that strengthen pre- and early-service teacher support.
2. Communicate effectively with superintendents principals and the appropriate staff to develop a systemic process to enhance student performance
3. 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
4. Collaborates with colleagues in and beyond the ESC to identify professional development needs through detailed data analysis and self-reflection to provide quality services to customers that positively impact student learning (supporting SI and non-SI campuses)
5. Sets modifies and meets short- and long-term professional goals based on self-assessment reflection peer and supervisor feedback contemporary research and analysis of student learning
6. Manages a state or federal grant if applicable and follows all guidelines and timelines outlined in the grant
7. Provides state-mandated trainings if applicable
8. Creates ongoing collegial relationships with customers
9. Travels as a part of job responsibilities
10. 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
11. Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities both at the ESC and remotely
12. Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16
13. Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters
14. Supports the ESC Manifesto: mission goals and objectives of the ESC strategic plan
15. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program
16. Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies processes and procedures (e.g. technical assistance time and effort etc.)
17. Manages time calendar and job responsibilities to meet deadlines
18. Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
19. Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
20. Performs other duties as assigned