Gifted and Talented Education Specialist

Esc Region 6•Huntsville, TX

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Education
Texas Teacher Certification
G/T Certification or G/T foundation trained with all current updates
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
Minimum five years teaching experience
Experience teaching in and/or leading a G/T or Advanced Academics program

Responsibilities

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
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