Elementary Emergent Bilingual Support & Title III Consultant

Esc Region 8 • Pittsburg, TX

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About The Position

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor and Master’s degree in Education Valid Texas Teacher’s Certificate Valid Principal Certificate preferred Minimum 5 years experience in education Knowledge of effective research: change process, systems thinking, organizational culture and adult learners Ability to plan, implement, deliver, and sustain professional development for leaders Advanced knowledge of curriculum practices, instruction, assessment, school improvement, and organizational culture Knowledge of federal and state accountability programs Knowledge of performance-based monitoring requirements Specialized knowledge in Title III program Specialized knowledge in PreK-5 Dual Language and ESL programs Recommended by the ESC Executive Director CENTER RESPONSIBILITIES Processes all personal timekeeping, travel reporting and other paperwork in a timely manner Maintains professional attire and grooming appropriate for specific job position Demonstrates punctual and regular attendance on the job Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures 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 Exhibits professionalism in all situations at the ESC Develops collaborative and positive relationships with schools and co-workers Exhibits planning and leadership on assigned tasks and projects Ability to take initiative and exhibit innovative thinking Keeps supervisor advised of all pertinent financial and operations business Ability to handle constructive criticism in a positive manner Evidence of following-up and following-through with services Evidence of professional loyalty DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Ability to handle and see to completion multiple projects simultaneously and on deadline Demonstrates positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills Willing to work as a member of a team but also independently Upholds confidentiality of the information processed in all work, if required Attends all called meetings including departmental staff meetings, work team meetings, and general staff meetings Actively contributes to assigned work teams Develops and competently implements an individual work plan that clearly contributes to the accomplishment of departmental, Integrated Academic Team, and organizational goals Analyzes metrics, evaluates outcomes, and makes adjustments to optimize impact of work Demonstrates a commitment to provide exceptional customer service Delivers exceptional professional learning experiences POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver professional development and technical assistance on effective instructional strategies for ESL educators. Provide districts with professional development and technical assistance on bilingual and ESL program implementation, aligned with state and federal requirements and current research. Collaborate with the Early Childhood Consultant to support the implementation of Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines for Emergent Bilingual (EB) students. Provide technical assistance to districts in meeting identified STAAR objectives for Emergent Bilingual (EB) students. Coordinate with other ESC staff in the delivery of services to campuses in need of improvement. Provide professional development and technical assistance to districts to support implementation of TItle III program activities. Collaborate and provide training alongside core content consultants for teachers of EB students. Conduct training and provide ongoing support for the implementation of the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). Assist districts with the recruitment, training, and retention of teachers holding bilingual and ESL certifications. Provide technical assistance to support districts with the identification and placement processes for Emergent Bilingual (EB) students. Deliver professional development and technical assistance on the Spanish Language Arts and Reading (SLAR) Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and related curriculum. Assist in the delivery of LPAC training for Beginning, Middle, and End-of-Year processes. Support ESC personnel with LPAC Decision-Making training. Provide technical assistance and training related to state Exceptions and Waivers processes. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Up to 226 working days This is an at-will employment position. In the event of an economic slump, a reduction-in-force may be necessary. Employees will be notified in writing FUNDING SOURCE Locally Funded

Requirements

• Bachelor and Master’s degree in Education
• Valid Texas Teacher’s Certificate
• Minimum 5 years experience in education
• Knowledge of effective research: change process, systems thinking, organizational culture and adult learners
• Ability to plan, implement, deliver, and sustain professional development for leaders
• Advanced knowledge of curriculum practices, instruction, assessment, school improvement, and organizational culture
• Knowledge of federal and state accountability programs
• Knowledge of performance-based monitoring requirements
• Specialized knowledge in Title III program
• Specialized knowledge in PreK-5 Dual Language and ESL programs
• Processes all personal timekeeping, travel reporting and other paperwork in a timely manner
• Maintains professional attire and grooming appropriate for specific job position
• Demonstrates punctual and regular attendance on the job
• Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
• Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC
• Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures
• 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
• Exhibits professionalism in all situations at the ESC
• Develops collaborative and positive relationships with schools and co-workers
• Exhibits planning and leadership on assigned tasks and projects
• Ability to take initiative and exhibit innovative thinking
• Keeps supervisor advised of all pertinent financial and operations business
• Ability to handle constructive criticism in a positive manner
• Evidence of following-up and following-through with services
• Evidence of professional loyalty
• Ability to handle and see to completion multiple projects simultaneously and on deadline
• Demonstrates positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
• Willing to work as a member of a team but also independently
• Upholds confidentiality of the information processed in all work, if required
• Attends all called meetings including departmental staff meetings, work team meetings, and general staff meetings
• Actively contributes to assigned work teams
• Develops and competently implements an individual work plan that clearly contributes to the accomplishment of departmental, Integrated Academic Team, and organizational goals
• Analyzes metrics, evaluates outcomes, and makes adjustments to optimize impact of work
• Demonstrates a commitment to provide exceptional customer service
• Delivers exceptional professional learning experiences

Nice To Haves

• Valid Principal Certificate preferred
• Recommended by the ESC Executive Director

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional development and technical assistance on effective instructional strategies for ESL educators.
• Provide districts with professional development and technical assistance on bilingual and ESL program implementation, aligned with state and federal requirements and current research.
• Collaborate with the Early Childhood Consultant to support the implementation of Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines for Emergent Bilingual (EB) students.
• Provide technical assistance to districts in meeting identified STAAR objectives for Emergent Bilingual (EB) students.
• Coordinate with other ESC staff in the delivery of services to campuses in need of improvement.
• Provide professional development and technical assistance to districts to support implementation of TItle III program activities.
• Collaborate and provide training alongside core content consultants for teachers of EB students.
• Conduct training and provide ongoing support for the implementation of the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS).
• Assist districts with the recruitment, training, and retention of teachers holding bilingual and ESL certifications.
• Provide technical assistance to support districts with the identification and placement processes for Emergent Bilingual (EB) students.
• Deliver professional development and technical assistance on the Spanish Language Arts and Reading (SLAR) Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and related curriculum.
• Assist in the delivery of LPAC training for Beginning, Middle, and End-of-Year processes.
• Support ESC personnel with LPAC Decision-Making training.
• Provide technical assistance and training related to state Exceptions and Waivers processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time