Secondary Rla Specialist

Esc Region 6 • Huntsville, TX

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Secondary RLA Specialist will create and provide professional development, technical assistance, and instructional coaching support to districts and campuses regarding the implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in Secondary RLA, with a focus on grades 6-12. This role also involves participating in special project activities in Reading/Language Arts that support the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education or English
• Texas Teacher Certification in Secondary Reading/Language Arts
• General/Working knowledge of platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and virtual learning platforms
• Ability to research and apply results in a client-centered way
• General/Working knowledge of current curriculum trends, instruction, technology, assessment, and school systems
• General/Working Knowledge of best practice in English as a Second Language (e.g., Sheltered Instruction) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
• General/Working knowledge of instructional design, current curriculum trends, instruction, technology, assessment, project-based learning, and differentiation
• Familiarity with Response to Intervention and progress monitoring
• General/Working knowledge of data-driven strategies for improving student performance
• Ability to identify, define, and describe a coaching model example
• Ability to explain different types of instructional coaching
• Ability to multi-task when working on multiple projects, programs, and with clients
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Minimum five year’s classroom experience in Secondary RLA
• Thorough knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in RLA 6-12.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in education or related field
• English as a Second Language certification
• Experience as a team lead or content lead in a district setting
• At least 3 years Instructional Coaching experience in a general coaching model or RLA-specific content
• Experience with creating, building, facilitating, and/or presenting professional learning for adults

Responsibilities

• Serve as a representative of the ESC, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public.
• Create, develop, and deliver content training services and technical assistance to clients as a content specialist in Secondary RLA.
• Maintain and deliver coaching programs, contracts, technical assistance, and services to clients as an instructional coach in Secondary RLA.
• Participate in strategic, long-range planning by analyzing data and stakeholder feedback to determine development and team needs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with District Admin and teachers.
• Stay up to date on trends and research (coaching, pedagogy, content) and apply that research in a client-centered way.
• Stay up to date on TEKS (changes, gaps, alignment) and apply that knowledge to services and products for the ESC.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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