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• Graphic Designer

  Job Goal

  To design/develop/implement/maintain online projects in Eduhero and create graphics and projects that support the educational goals of the ESC.

  
  Employment with Region 6 ESC is considered to be at-will employment and may be terminated by Region 6 ESC at any time due to reduction in funds, non-renewal of grant funding, other financial contingency, or any other legal reason.

  
  Education

  Bachelors degree in graphic design, art, or related field required.

  
  Certifications

  N/A
  
  

  Special Knowledge and Skills
  

  Highly enthusiastic, flexible, and dynamic individual comfortable working in a fast-paced growth environment on multiple projects and deadlines

  
  Capable of taking the initiative; making recommendations on the best approach in terms of scoping, design, and scripting, and following through with action

  
  Proven instruction design skills, ability to identify an engaging and compelling design approach to achieve project and learning objectives; ability to apply/develop sound instructional models
  
  

  Strong analytical skills, ability to review large volumes of information and make informed decisions about priorities and treatment of materials
  
  

  Strong communication skills; capable of explaining the rationale of decisions to SMEs/clients, communicating progress and updates to clients and colleagues, communicating design aspects and requirements to graphic designers and technical team members
  
  

  Strong IT capabilities in a range of MS Office applications, comfortable learning new applications including e-learning authoring tools and graphics application packages (Captivate, Presenter, Photoshop, Illustrator)
  
  

  Ability to work on multiple tasks with minimal supervision
  
  

  Ability and willingness to work independently and as a team member
  
  

  Willingness and ability to gain and maintain any required competencies, such as:

  
  Training and experience in the use of computers and other technologies,  including software, telecommunications/video conferencing equipment, and interactive technologies
  
  

  Online course development, Mobile Application development, and Game

  development

  
  

  Experience

  Experience in developing authoring tools and working with LMS/CMSs (e.g., Articulate, Captivate, Flash, Moodle, other open-source LMS/CMS) and their capabilities
  
  

  Experience with project plan development
  
  

  Experience in print design
  
  

  Experience in professional graphic design
  
  

  Major Responsibilities and Duties

  Liaises with subject matter experts (SMEs) /clients to identify performance and training requirements
  
  

  Sets and maintains design standards on e-learning projects
  
  

  Defines the learning approach and selects the authoring approach for SMEs/client needs
  
  

  Explains design approach to SMEs/clients, making adjustments where necessary to ensure design approach is both effective from a learner perspective and from a time and cost perspective
  
  Manages design on a portfolio of projects, taking accountability for providing design is to set standards, meets SME/Client requirements, and meets time and budget expectations for the project
  
  

  Ensures projects are delivered on time and budget
  
  

  Contributes to the development of design team through coaching, mentoring, and line management of instructional designers, including facilitation of internal training and knowledge sharing sessions.
  
  

  Collaborates with technology integration developers and specialists on graphic design, best practices, and development of products, services, and support
  
  

  Assists with customer service and client satisfaction
  
  

  Assists in the management of the budgets and contracts

  
  Willingness to travel

  
  Other duties as assigned

  
  Supervisory Responsibilities

  None
  
  

  Equipment Used:

  Computer

  General office equipment
  
  

  Working Conditions

  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

  ○ Work on multiple tasks with frequent interruptions

  ○ Maintain emotional control under stress

  ○ Occasional prolonged hours

  ○ Occasional lifting

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• ADULT EDUCATION AIDE/TESTER/DATA ENTRY

  Job Goal: To provide assistance to the Adult Education Instructor. To administer the state approved assessments for initial enrollment and progress of adult education students. To gather and complete documentation related to monthly reporting procedures if applicable.
  
  Qualifications:  • High school diploma or equivalent • State-mandated adult education assessments related to job duties. • Experience working with undereducated adults preferred.
  
  Special Knowledge & Skills:   Strong communication skills • Ability to handle multiple tasks with minimum supervision • Proficient computer skills • Knowledge of curriculum, assessments and software related to Adult Education. • Strong organizational skills • Possess a positive attitude and work ethic, demonstrate responsibility and dependability, employ • acceptable listening, researching and timely response techniques to clients and co workers • Knowledge of current state mandated assessments and objectives related to Adult Education
  
  Major Responsibilities:  • Administer required initial and progress assessments • Maintain all materials and records related to classroom assessments • Ability to read and interpret TEAMS data • Attend mandatory staff development related to job duties • Participate in the recruitment, retention and follow up of students • Perform other duties as assigned
  
  Terms of Employment:  18 hours per week; $15 per hour
  
  
  

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• Adult Education Program Specialist

  Job Goal
  Provide administrative assistance with material and technical support to adult education program directors and staff at assigned AEL programs within the Gulf Coast Workforce Consortium for Adult Educational Literacy
  
  Education
  B A Degree in Education or related field
  
  Certifications
  

  Certified in Adult Education Assessments specific to program preferred

  Certified or trained in PD training specific to AEL preferred
  
  Experience
  Minimum 3 years experience in Adult Education preferred
  
  
  Special Knowledge and Skills
  

  A high degree of professionalism including maintaining confidentiality and strong public relations skills
  
  

  Ability to establish rapport and work in collaboration with public schools, TWC, post-secondary, and ESC personnel
  
  

  Possess a positive attitude and work ethic, demonstrate responsibility and dependability, employ acceptable listening, researching, and timely response techniques to clients and co-workers

  
  High level of expertise in computer skills
  

  
  Ability to prioritize workload to most efficiently complete required work in a timely manner

  
  Presentation skills; ability to provide professional development to a specific population

  
  Ability to work on multiple tasks with minimal supervision

  
  Ability to use technology effectively

  
  Current knowledge of ABE, ASE, and ESL curriculum materials

  
  Knowledge of Adult Education State and Federal objectives and initiatives

  
  Knowledge of the impact student/teacher performance has on the Program Performance Objectives
  
  Current knowledge of ABE/ASE/ESL and TANF program requirements
  
  

  Willingness and ability to gain and maintain any required competencies

  
  Current knowledge of TWC programs and community resources

  
  Current knowledge of PD training specific to GCWB and statewide
  
  Major Responsibilities and Duties
  

  Monitor and manage assigned Adult Education programs within the GCWB Consortium

  
  Implement and facilitate staff training as needed to assigned Adult Education program directors and staff Provide PD trainings as requested within the GCWB AEL Consortium

  
  Review TEAMS data and aligns it with staff development for Adult Education programs

  
  Develop and maintain an organizational chart of all staff and organizations involved with the program to include the roles, responsibilities, and qualifications

  
  Write announcements, newsletters, and advertising materials; prepare letters, posters, leaflets, and other recruitment materials for submission to local media and the general distribution to the adult population. (All written materials to be approved by the program director prior to distribution)
  
  

  Assist with ESC, 6 Adult Education program activities and personnel as assigned
  
  

  Provide accurately and up to date information to appropriate personnel regarding developments, initiatives, and priorities at the ESC and state level
  
  

  Assist with gathering information, writing, and submitting Adult Education Grants
  
  

  Actively share knowledge and responsibility with co-workers and supervisor
  
  

  Advertise/communicate ESC Region 6 AED services and provisions throughout the year
  
  

  Assist in maintaining records required by ESC, TEA, TWC, or other state agency
  
  

  Manage the Connector project for HGAC
  
  

  Other duties may be assigned by the program director
  
  Supervisory Responsibilities
  None
  
  Equipment Used
  General office equipment
  Computer
  Printers
  Fax machine
  Copy Machines
  Scanners
  Telephone
  
  Work Conditions
  Work on multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
  Maintain emotional control under stress
  Occasional prolonged hours
  Occasional travel
  Occasional lifting
  
  
  

  
  
  
  

  
  

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• Bilingual Title III Specialist

  Job Goal: To provide technical assistance and training to district and charter school personnel to understand and implement the requirements to provide successful Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. To assist schools and educators improve student achievement by addressing the identified needs of Emergent Bilingual/English Learners (EB/EL).
  
  Qualifications:  
  • Master’s Degree in Education • Valid Texas Teaching Certificate • Bilingual Certification • Background and educational experience in second language acquisition and teaching language • Minimum three years experience working in a public school bilingual program. • Preferred experience as a campus or district level bilingual/ESL program director or coordinator
  
  Special Knowledge & Skills:
  • Background in implementation of requirements for Bilingual and ESL programs in the state of Texas • Knowledge of effective program models and instructional strategies for Bilingual and ESL programs • Knowledge of curriculum differentiation and ELPS implementation for all levels of EB/EL students • An understanding of Title III requirements and supplemental programs to support EB/EL students • An understanding of rules related to budgeting and expending state and federal funds • Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish and English preferred • Ability to create, plan, and present workshops to adult learners • Willingness to travel • Ability to work on multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
  
  Major Responsibilities:
  General • Respond to client needs in a courteous and timely manner with current, accurate information • Utilize distance learning technologies to maximize efficiency in working with districts and within the ESC • Complete and submit all required documentation as required by local and federal program guidelines • Follow all state, local and federal guidelines • Attend relevant meetings, conferences, TETNs, and training • Perform other duties as assigned
  
  Bilingual/ESL Fee Service • Provide technical assistance and training to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in designing, implementing and evaluating state required bilingual and ESL programs.• Provide technical assistance and training to LEAs in documentation requirements for state required programs according to the LPAC Framework and LPAC Assessment Decision-Making guidelines. • Perform periodic needs assessments to determine the menu of trainings for the contracted fee service members. • Maintain program documentation and ESC reports for the bilingual/ESL and Title III program areas.
  
  Title III SSA • Assist in providing training sessions outlined in the Title III SSA application. • Provide technical assistance and training to LEAs in the coordination of state and federal program requirements targeting ELs. • Provide documentation for compliance reporting
  
   Title III ESC Grant • Assist with training and implementation of guidelines of the Title III ESC grant • Assist with providing required grant documentation according to grant guidelines. • Attend any TEA required meetings or trainings.
  
  Title III ESC EPI Grant • Serve as a point of contact for the Title III Enhanced Program Implementation Grant • Provide training and technical assistance according to the grant guidelines • Complete and maintain required documentation according to the grant guidelines • Attend any required trainings or meetings required by TEA
  
  Terms of Employment: 
  Commensurate with experience
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• SECONDARY MATH SPECIALIST

  Job Goal: Create & 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 Math with a focus on grades 6-12. Participate in special project activities in Math that support the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals.
  
  Qualifications:
  

  • Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education or math field (required)
  • Master's Degree in Education or related field (preferred)
  • Texas Teacher Certification in Secondary Math (required)
  • Minimum five years classroom experience in Secondary Math
  • Thorough knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in Math 6-12.
  • Experience as a team lead or content lead in a district setting (preferred)
  • At least 3 years Instructional Coaching experience in a general coaching model or Math-specific content (preferred)
  • Experience with creating, building, facilitating, and/or presenting

  Special Knowledge & Skills:
  

  • Thorough knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in Math 6-12.
  • Experience as a team lead or content lead in a district setting (preferred)
  • Experience with creating, building, facilitating, and/or presenting
  • General/Working knowledge of platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and virtual learning platforms (required)
  • 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 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

  Major Responsibilities:
  

  • Minimum five years classroom experience in Secondary Math
  • Thorough knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in Math 6-12.
  • Experience as a team lead or content lead in a district setting (preferred)
  • At least 3 years Instructional Coaching experience in a general coaching model or Math-specific content (preferred)
  • Experience with creating, building, facilitating, and/or presenting professional learning for adults (preferred)
  • 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 Math
  • Maintain and deliver coaching programs, contracts, technical assistance, and services to clients as an instructional coach in Secondary Math
  • Participate in strategic, long-range planning by analyzing data and stakeholders 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.

  Terms of Employment:  Commensurate with experience
  
  

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• Secondary RLA Specialist

  Job Goal: Create & 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. Participate in special project activities in Reading/Language Arts that support the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals.
  
  Education/Certification
  

  • Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education or English (required)
  • Master's Degree in Education or related field (preferred)
  • Texas Teacher Certification in Secondary Reading/Language Arts (required) English as a Second Language certification (preferred)  
    
    

  Special Knowledge and Skills
  

  • General/Working knowledge of platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and virtual learning platforms (required)
  • 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

  Experience
  

  • Minimum five years classroom experience in Secondary RLA Thorough knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in RLA 6-12
  • Experience as a team lead or content lead in a district setting (preferred)
  • At least 3 years Instructional Coaching experience in a general coaching model or RLA-specific content (preferred)
  • Experience with creating, building, facilitating, and/or presenting professional learning for adults (preferred)

  Major 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

  Supervisory Responsibilities
  None
  
  Equipment Used
  General office equipment
  Other equipment as requirements change
  
  Working Conditions
  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  

  • Work with frequent interruptions.
  • Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of a computer.
  • Occasional lifting.
  • Travel to districts within Region 6 and sometimes out of the region as requested.  

  Pay will be commensurate with experience
  

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• Web Developer

  Job Goals:
  Manage the current Eduhero platform and assist heavily in the development of Eduhero+. Eduhero is an established online, on-demand professional development platform. Serve as technical lead responsible for potential web development needs.
  
  

  Qualifications:
  

  • Bachelors’ degree in computer science or related field qualifications preferred.
    

  Special Knowledge & Skills:
  Capable of taking initiative, making recommendations on the best approach in terms. Skills of development, design, programming, and management. Strong communication skills. Excellent writing and editing skills, with proven ability to write a range of technical, instructional, educational materials in different contexts. Strong  analytical skills, ability to review large volumes of information and make informed decisions about priorities and treatment of materials. Ability to work on multiple tasks with minimal supervision. Ability and willingness to work independently and as a team member. Willingness and ability to gain and maintain any required competencies, such as training and experience in using computers and other technologies, telecommunications/video conferencing equipment, and interactive technologies. Problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills.
  
  Experience:
  Designing, developing architecture, and implementing web applications; developing object-oriented applications; responsive design and mobile compatibility standards; Angular JS and Build Tools; API architecture and HTTP methods, including building Web APIs; Web Service Models; Search Engine Optimization (SEO) principles preferred; project plan development; HTML/HTML5/XHTML, CSS/CSS3, PHP/MySQL, Javascript; best development practices; database systems; full-stack development framework; data analysis. Knowledge of AWS Infrastructure including EC2, RDS, EFS, Load Balancers, and Security Groups.
  
  Major Responsibilities:
  Manage the current Eduhero platform. Full-Stack Development of Eduhero+. Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs. Manage and Maintain AWS infrastructure for maximum speed and scalability. Follow and uphold best practice design standards for online and on-demand learning. Write wellabstracted, reusable, and efficient code. Leverage industry and technology trends to build new features and products. Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
  

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