REACH Professional Development and Data Tools Specialist

ESC Region 11•White Settlement, TX

About The Position

The REACH Professional Development and Data Tools Specialist supports the development and implementation of data systems and professional development to improve the identification, enrollment, service delivery, and academic outcomes for students experiencing homelessness. This role plays a critical part in ensuring programmatic compliance with TEHCY grant requirements and facilitates collaboration across the ESC Region 11 McKinney-Vento team and the ESC Technology Department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, or a related field (required)
Minimum of three years of experience in education data management, systems analysis, or program evaluation at the district/ESC level (required)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, presentation software, and analytics tools
Ability to design, develop, and implement user-friendly data tracking and reporting systems
Experience with TEA data systems and coding (e.g., PEIMS, identification codes)
Ability to interpret and apply federal and state policy to data systems
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively across departments
High level of organization, attention to detail, and project management
Knowledge of adult learning theory and experience delivering professional development

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (preferred)
Experience working with federal or state education grants (preferred)
Prior experience supporting homeless education programs or vulnerable student populations (preferred)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the ESC Region 11 IT Department to design and deliver data tools through professional development to support identification, enrollment tracking, and service coordination for McKinney-Vento students
Analyze data trends across ESC Region 11 School Systems to identify gaps in identification, zero-data campuses, and opportunities for technical assistance
Develop technical solutions that allow School Systems to monitor student outcomes (attendance, graduation, academic progress) in alignment with TEHCY performance measures
Maintain documentation for all technical tools and systems for user accessibility and scalability
Collaborate with McKinney-Vento program specialists, ESC IT staff, and LEA personnel to ensure interoperability and user adoption of systems
Provide ongoing professional development and data tools training and support to ESC and district staff on the use of technical tools and data dashboards
Serve as the main point of contact in compiling data for grant reporting, TEA performance metrics, PPM, and annual program reviews
Participate in site visits or virtual check-ins with School Systems to assess technical tool utilization and recommend adjustments
Support the ESC and participating School Systems in meeting TEHCY grant requirements, including data-informed planning, needs assessments, and program evaluation
Provide input and support for the TEHCY self-assessment and performance monitoring process
Develop reports, visualizations, and presentations to communicate program impact to internal and external stakeholders
Stay current on changes in TEA data reporting requirements, TEHCY performance measures, and grant updates
Attend relevant TEHCY and TEA professional development, conferences, and training
Support other ESC-wide initiatives that impact students experiencing homelessness
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for TEHCY initiatives, including quantitative and qualitative metrics to assess short- and long-term impact.
Lead and participate in regular program performance reviews, using disaggregated data to assess trends and identify equity gaps in service delivery.
Offer feedback and strategic consultation to ESC and LEA teams to promote a culture of data use, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with ESC and grant priorities.