Postsecondary Readiness Consultant

Esc Region 8 • Pittsburg, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves overseeing and leading the Northeast Texas Career Alliance (NTCA), fostering partnerships, and providing crucial advising support to students and educational institutions. The consultant will facilitate grant responsibilities, deliver professional development, and collaborate with various agencies and districts to enhance career and technical education (CTE) programs and ensure student success in postsecondary readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor and Master’s degree in Education
• Valid Texas Teacher’s Certificate
• Five years of relevant experience in management/administration of CCMP programs and CCMR tracking
• Knowledge of effective research: change process, systems thinking, organizational culture, and adult learners
• Ability to plan, implement, deliver, and sustain professional development for related school staff
• Advanced knowledge of and experience coordinating work-based learning experiences
• Advanced knowledge of graduation requirements and CTE pathways for students
• Proven ability to secure, administer, and oversee grant-funded programs
• Knowledge of federal and state accountability programs
• Recommended by the ESC Executive Director
• 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, Leadership and Instruction 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

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the Northeast Texas Career Alliance (NTCA) to include fulfilling all responsibilities as outlined in the NTCA Partnership Memorandum of Understanding
• Lead opportunities to grow NTCA partnerships and pathways
• Build industry partnerships and connect LEAs with opportunities for work-based learning
• Provide advising supports on topics such as FAFSA, College Preparatory Exams, Graduation Planning, Career Exploration, and Secondary Master Scheduling.
• Facilitate and support completion of grant responsibilities (i.e. Texas Rural Pathways Network Grant and Effective Advising Grant)
• Provide supports and training around the CCMR indicators for state accountability
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to provide professional development for related staff on topics such as advising, CTE programs of study, accountability, and graduation
• Facilitate and attend ISD CTE advisory committees when requested
• Coordinate with other relevant agencies
• Assist in facilitating the CTE Perkins SSA Contract with districts, as necessary, to provide services
• Develop and maintain partnerships with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and other relevant professional organizations
• Travel (meaning to drive one’s own vehicle) to and from LEA's to fulfill program and project specifications are required. Out of region travel may also be required.
• Additional projects as assigned by supervisor or Executive Director

Benefits

• Up to 226 working days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior