Texas School Ready Coach

Esc Region 8 • Pittsburg, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide classroom support for implementation of a project to support school readiness for prekindergarten children. Coaches must be willing to implement a variety of strategies including side-by-side coaching, co-teaching, instructional planning, and reflective feedback (training will be provided to all coaches). Coaches must be willing to collaborate with CLI staff to ensure TSR fidelity. Travel as necessary to provide coaching, training, and to attend meetings. Attend and complete all CLI training. Facilitate ongoing professional development as required for the implementation of the project (CIRCLE Preschool Early Language and Literacy training, eCIRCLE facilitation, progress monitoring training, curriculum training, administrator training, etc.). Work with CLI to support the management of project expenditures (e.g., timely submission of receipts, detailed record keeping of expenditures, following UT policy on project expenditures, etc.). Participate in training opportunities that may require videotaping of coaching practices and interactions with teachers in the classroom. Support educators with the implementation of instructional strategies as outlined in the eCIRCLE professional development sessions as well as the Classroom Observation Tool. Collaborate with educators to develop lesson plans and daily schedules that reflect a minimum of 3 hours of cognitive instruction. Assist educators in understanding progress monitoring data reports and providing classroom instruction based on these reports. Provide coaching support to educators as required. Use a variety of coaching strategies including video reflection to improve educator quality. Meet with the educator after each classroom visit for a minimum of 20 minutes to encourage educator reflection and set goals. Use required coaching tools (e.g. Classroom Environment Checklist, Classroom Observation Tool) to monitor educator’s progress and to set goals for improvement. Provide educators with written feedback (Short Term Goal Report) after each classroom visit. Work in collaboration with CLI to order, ensure delivery, and inventory educator/classroom materials. Collect, update, track, and manage school, classroom, class, educator, and child data. Attend and participate in required conference calls hosted by CLI, including collaborative peer viewing and discussion of own video-recorded coaching practices for coaches and coordinators. Participate in the required, ongoing coaching PLC for professional development. Submit coaching samples for peer learning and to earn badges in specific coaching behaviors on an ongoing basis, leading toward a coaching certification. 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. Coordinate and deliver effective training, staff development, and technical assistance in areas pertinent to the program or project.

Requirements

• 4 year degree from a college or university in Early Childhood related field
• 3 years’ experience teaching preschool children
• 3 years’ experience training or coaching adults
• Use of research based pre-kindergarten literacy/language/numeracy/science materials and instructional strategies
• Understanding of pre-school literacy screening and progress monitoring and how each informs classroom instruction
• Understanding of Texas Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines, Texas Infant, Toddler, and Three-Year Old Early Learning Guidelines, Head Start Early Learning Outcomes, and cChild Care Regulation standards
• Experience in working with varied groups to achieve integration of early childhood services
• Working knowledge of technology (Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, videotaping, uploading documents/videos, etc.)
• Recommended by the ESC Executive Director
• Ability to take initiative and exhibit innovative thinking
• Ability to handle constructive criticism in a positive manner
• Evidence of following-up and following-through with services
• Ability to handle and see to completion multiple projects simultaneously and on deadline
• Be willing to work as a member of a team but also independently
• Upholds confidentiality of the information processed in all work, if required
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Executive Director may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Process all personal timekeeping, travel reporting and other paperwork in a timely manner
• Maintain professional attire and grooming appropriate for specific job position.
• Demonstrate 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
• Exhibit professionalism in all situations at the ESC
• Develop collaborative and positive relationships with schools and co-workers
• Exhibit planning and leadership on assigned tasks and projects
• Ability to take initiative and exhibit innovative thinking
• Keep 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
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Ability to handle and see to completion multiple projects simultaneously and on deadline
• Demonstrates positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
• Be willing to work as a member of a team but also independently
• Attends all departmental staff meetings and general staff meetings
• Upholds confidentiality of the information processed in all work, if required
• Contributes to the accomplishment of departmental, Leadership and Instruction Team, and organizational goals
• Provide classroom support for implementation of a project to support school readiness for prekindergarten children.
• Coaches must be willing to implement a variety of strategies including side-by-side coaching, co-teaching, instructional planning, and reflective feedback (training will be provided to all coaches).
• Coaches must be willing to collaborate with CLI staff to ensure TSR fidelity.
• Travel as necessary to provide coaching, training, and to attend meetings.
• Attend and complete all CLI training
• Facilitate ongoing professional development as required for the implementation of the project (CIRCLE Preschool Early Language and Literacy training, eCIRCLE facilitation, progress monitoring training, curriculum training, administrator training, etc.)
• Work with CLI to support the management of project expenditures (e.g., timely submission of receipts, detailed record keeping of expenditures, following UT policy on project expenditures, etc.)
• Participate in training opportunities that may require videotaping of coaching practices and interactions with teachers in the classroom
• Support educators with the implementation of instructional strategies as outlined in the eCIRCLE professional development sessions as well as the Classroom Observation Tool
• Collaborate with educators to develop lesson plans and daily schedules that reflect a minimum of 3 hours of cognitive instruction
• Assist educators in understanding progress monitoring data reports and providing classroom instruction based on these reports
• Provide coaching support to educators as required
• Use a variety of coaching strategies including video reflection to improve educator quality
• Meet with the educator after each classroom visit for a minimum of 20 minutes to encourage educator reflection and set goals
• Use required coaching tools (e.g. Classroom Environment Checklist, Classroom Observation Tool) to monitor educator’s progress and to set goals for improvement
• Provide educators with written feedback (Short Term Goal Report) after each classroom visit
• Work in collaboration with CLI to order, ensure delivery, and inventory educator/classroom materials
• Collect, update, track, and manage school, classroom, class, educator, and child data
• Attend and participate in required conference calls hosted by CLI, including collaborative peer viewing and discussion of own video-recorded coaching practices for coaches and coordinators
• Participate in the required, ongoing coaching PLC for professional development.
• Submit coaching samples for peer learning and to earn badges in specific coaching behaviors on an ongoing basis, leading toward a coaching certification
• 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.
• Coordinate and deliver effective training, staff development, and technical assistance in areas pertinent to the program or project
• Additional projects as assigned by supervisor or Executive Director.

Benefits

• Up to 240 working days

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level