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Form of workWelcome to Region 16 ESC, where our mission is to enhance student success by providing quality services. Guided by our core values of excellence, growth, integrity, and commitment, we are dedicated to serving the educational community with extraordinary customer service, innovative practices, and trusting relationships. At Region 16 ESC, we believe in anticipating and meeting the evolving needs of educators, fostering growth for all, and ensuring students are future-ready. Join us in our commitment to serving, leading, and igniting the educational landscape.
Region 16 ESC is looking for a Curriculum FrameworkLearning Leader who will provide technical assistance and professional development in designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating activities that address the unique needs of the Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in the area of building the Strong Foundations Math and English Language Arts Frameworks, Strong Foundations Implementation Supports for HQIM, and Texas Instructional Leadership. Utilize an effective and efficient planning process based on pertinent student, campus, and district data sources to assist LEAs in instructional improvement and meeting LEA and ESC accountability requirements.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
Region 16 ESC is looking for a Curriculum FrameworkLearning Leader who will provide technical assistance and professional development in designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating activities that address the unique needs of the Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in the area of building the Strong Foundations Math and English Language Arts Frameworks, Strong Foundations Implementation Supports for HQIM, and Texas Instructional Leadership. Utilize an effective and efficient planning process based on pertinent student, campus, and district data sources to assist LEAs in instructional improvement and meeting LEA and ESC accountability requirements.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
- Master's degree required
- Texas teaching certification required
- Texas school administrator certificate preferred
- Instructional leadership experience required
- Experience in instructional coaching required
- Experience with TEKS Resource System preferred
- Experience with Open Education Resources (OER products) preferred
- Experience planning, developing, and implementing instructional systems required
- Successful classroom teaching experience and experience working with campus-level administrators in curriculum and instruction required
- Background in Math and/or RLA preferred
- Demonstrated ability to set goals and problem-solve
- Demonstrated ability to manage time, calendar, job responsibilities, and travel
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to team and organizational goals
- Proven ability to deliver content-specific professional development as well as systemic best practice (e.g., campus-wide/district-wide) professional development
- Proven ability to train and coach personnel in various school roles (e.g., teachers, support staff, principals, central office staff, superintendent)
- Experience as a campus administrator preferred
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including personal computer and peripherals
- Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting, frequent standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, and standing
- Motion: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching, occasional driving
- Lifting: Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)
- Environment: Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate frequent districtwide travel and occasional statewide travel; regular exposure to noise
- Mental Demands: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
- Regular Attendance is an essential function
- Provides effective, research-based instructional support for developing Math and RLA instruction frameworks for campuses in Region 16 (e.g., ESC-designated instructional coaching model, professional development, PLC support, grading of artifacts, etc.)
- Provides district support to develop plans and help implement HQIM and OER products.
- Collaborates with all members of the Texas Instructional Leadership team to support the delivery of statewide TIL training, coaching tools, and resources
- Communicate effectively with superintendents, principals, and the appropriate staff to develop a systemic process to enhance student performance
- Provides content, best practices, and pedagogical expertise in technical assistance and professional development to support the improvement of instructional practices for monitoring and evaluating student learning
- Collaborates with colleagues in and beyond the ESC to identify professional development needs through detailed data analysis and self-reflection to provide quality services to customers that positively impact student learning (supporting SI and non-SI campuses)
- Sets modifies, and meets short- and long-term professional goals based on self-assessment, reflection, peer and supervisor feedback, contemporary research, and analysis of student learning
- Manages a state or federal grant, if applicable, and follows all guidelines and timelines outlined in the grant
- Provides state-mandated trainings, if applicable
- Creates ongoing collegial relationships with customers
- Travels as a part of job responsibilities
- Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the director. A functioning cell phone means that it is charged, activated, messages checked, and mailbox emptied regularly
- Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
- Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16
- Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters
- Supports the ESC Manifesto: mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan
- Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program
- Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures (e.g., technical assistance, time and effort, etc.)
- Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines
- 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
- Performs other duties as assigned
