About this role
Classification: Admin/Prof Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional Job Grade: 5 Department: Literacy and Language Reports To: Department Director Job Goal: Provide professional development and services, develop instructional resources, and participate in special project activities in area(s) of elementary and secondary reading/language arts that support the ESC's core purpose and strategic goals. Qualifications: Education
• Master's degree
Certification/Licensure
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate for the appropriate content and grade levels (1-6, 4-8, 6-12)
• Mid-management or Supervisory Certificate, preferred
Experience
• Three years of experience in leadership position(s) related to elementary and secondary reading/language arts such as instructional coach, instructional specialist, or curriculum coordinator/director [district-level experience, preferred]
• Five years of experience teaching and/or supporting Reading/Language Arts in both elementary and secondary settings
• Experience in developing and presenting professional development
Special Knowledge and Skills
• Broad-based knowledge of reading/language arts education, pedagogy, assessment, instructional technology, and instructional coaching
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently within and across collaborative teams
• Successful completion of the Reading Academies Cohort Leader Screener, preferred
Major Responsibilities:
• Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development.
• Provide support to educators, campuses, and districts by answering questions related to area(s) of responsibility.
• Develop and foster instructional coaching relationships that result in positive student outcomes.
• Develop educational resources to support instruction and positive student outcomes.
• Provide leadership in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating professional development, services, and products in the area(s) of responsibility.
• Assist with planning and implementation of ongoing needs assessment and services for Region 4 customer districts.
• Participate in Region 4 leadership networks to foster collaboration and problem-solving amongst districts and charter schools.
• Assist in planning and developing special project activities, e.g., grant proposals, interdepartmental services, demonstration sites, research studies and other customer-based projects.
• Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
• Participate in state level functions related to area(s) of responsibility.
• Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.
Supervision/Personnel Management None Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands: Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.