Ed Specialist - Continuous Improvement

Texas ESC Region 16•Amarillo, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Ed Specialist - Continuous Improvement will act as a primary resource for accountability and assessment, providing the technical and instructional support necessary for identified Region 16 districts to improve student achievement and successfully manage state-required school improvement intervention.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Texas teacher certification required
Texas Teaching experience required
Experience in intervention and accelerated classroom practices
Experience incorporating technology within daily practice of classroom instruction

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Texas principal certification preferred
Knowledge of the Effective District and Effective Schools Framework preferred
Knowledge of: Coaching, modeling, and providing feedback on performance, with an emphasis on identifying and problem-solving through implementation barriers across wide and diverse circumstances
In-depth knowledge of instructional leadership practices that lead to improved teaching and learning
In-depth knowledge of data-driven practices, lesson planning and formative assessment, observation and feedback, school culture, and change management
Knowledge of district practices that impede as well as empower leadership
Knowledge of: the accountability system and the necessary actions and measurable progress required to meet state standards
Skill in: Long-term planning and project management, tracking progress, analytical thinking, conceptual thinking, effective communication, root cause analysis
Adult learning and professional development design and delivery
Ability to: Connect with diverse audiences and understand complex and unique circumstances in order to support growth among individuals and across districts
Ability to: Set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers demonstrate initiative and persistence in doing more than is expected or required in order to accomplish a challenging task
Ability to: Set clear expectations and hold others accountable for performance
Act with a purpose that impacts and positively influences the perceptions, thinking, and actions of others
Ability to: Assume leadership of a group for the benefit of the organization
Ability to: Develop others through coaching, modeling, and providing feedback on performance

Responsibilities

Provides ongoing support for the districts in Region in the PLC Cycle, state testing, district assessment schedules, TEA testing platforms
Collaborates with all members of the Leadership and Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT) Team
Communicates effectively to provide up-to-date information to district/campus personnel regarding developments, initiatives, and priorities at the state and federal level
Assists district/campus personnel in improving student performance
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
Stays current with state and federal requirements related to accountability, assessment, and school improvement
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
Assists districts and campuses with accountability, assessment, and school improvement requirements and initiatives
Assists district/campus personnel with DMAC (and/or other data disaggregation programs) needs and activities
Provides training, support, and coaching to districts and campuses as necessary or required
Serves as a valued team member of the ESC Accountability, Assessment, and School Improvement Team, including facilitation of the Wraparound Team
Provides effective, research-based instructional support for campuses in Region
Communicates with districts, campuses, charter schools, TEA, and ESCs to provide effective, research-based technical assistance to improve student performance
Records accurate documentation of all technical assistance provided to districts
Utilizes content and pedagogical expertise to design and execute engaging professional development around best practices for successful professional development
Collaborates with colleagues in and beyond the ESC to identify administrator professional development needs through detailed data analysis and self-reflection
Incorporates technology into professional development and provides support to teachers with innovative strategies designed to challenge students and individualize instruction
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
Travels as a part of job responsibilities
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
Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region
Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters
Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan
Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program
Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures
Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines
Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned