Gifted and Talented Education Specialist

Job Goal

Serve as the Gifted and Talented/Advanced Academics Specialist for Region 6 to assist districts in developing programs providing leadership technical assistance and professional development at all levels.

Education

Masters Degree in Education

Certifications

Texas Teacher Certification

G/T Certification or G/T foundation trained with all current updates

Special Knowledge and Skills

• High degree of professionalism including strong organizational communication and public relations skills
• Ability to establish rapport and work in collaboration with public school ESC and state agency personnel
• Ability to prepare and provide professional development to adult educators of all levels
• Working knowledge of state Gifted and Talented program requirements and grant functions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with internal and external student and school system information
• Detail-oriented and able to submit required documentation error-free and on time
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with diverse personalities
• Ability to utilize current technology platforms and software

Experience

• Minimum five years teaching experience
• Experience teaching in and/or leading a G/T or Advanced Academics program

Major Responsibilities and Duties - General

• Respond to client needs in a professional courteous and timely manner with current accurate information
• Utilize multiple modalities including distance learning technologies in person face-to-face phone and email for meetings technical assistance trainings etc.
• Prepare and provide professional development to educators of all levels
• Follow all federal state and local ESC guidelines policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively and maintain positive professional relationships within the Special Programs Department the ESC school system staff TEA contacts and any partner organizations
• Collaborate as needed to ensure the mission and vision of the ESC are realized
• Work on multiple tasks effectively with minimal supervision
• Manage calendars to ensure all required meetings and trainings are attended
• Maintain all internal and external required paperwork and program documentation
• Submit required paperwork and program documentation by requested deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality with internal information and external student and LEA information
• Perform other duties as assigned

G/T and Advanced Academics

• Serve as the primary contact for the G/T Fee Service
• Provide technical assistance and training to member districts in
  • leading designing implementing and evaluating state required Gifted and Talented Programs according to the state plan
  • documentation requirements for state required programs according to the G/T state program guidelines
• Provide training to support classroom instruction and leadership for program implementation
• Perform regional needs assessments to determine the menu of trainings the ESC will offer for contracted fee service members
• Establish relationships with Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate entities and provide training and support for these programs within the region
• Create a work plan and metrics to implement services and build in periodic progress check-in to monitor the work plan
• Collaborate with Component Director to annually update the fee service contract
• Maintain program documentation and ESC reports for the fee service
• Attend relevant TEA webinars trainings and conferences (as approved) to support the G/T Fee Service
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Gifted and Talented ESC grant

• Understand and adhere to all grant guidelines assurances and requirements

• Conduct required regional professional development and technical assistance activities as specified in grant guidelines including but not limited to 30 hour GT foundational trainings and 6 hour updates for administrators counselors and teachers
• Plan and facilitate networking meetings and disseminate information to update campus and district program leaders in a timely manner
• Collect and maintain program data and documentation for reporting and auditing purposes

• Submit data and compliance reports to TEA by the established deadlines or upon request
• Attend relevant TEA meetings webinars and grant approved conferences to support the program

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Standard Office Equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Working Conditions

• Posture:Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
• Motion:Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting:Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Environment:May work prolonged or irregular hours
• Mental Demands:Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
• Frequent regional travel and occasional state travel

Required Experience:

IC