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)
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Ability
to research and apply results in a client-centered way
General/Working
knowledge of current curriculum trends, instruction, technology, assessment,
and school systems
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General/Working
Knowledge of best practice in English as a Second Language (e.g., Sheltered
Instruction) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
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General/Working
knowledge of instructional design, current curriculum trends, instruction,
technology, assessment, project-based learning, and differentiation
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Familiarity
with Response to Intervention and progress monitoring
General/Working
knowledge of data-driven strategies for improving student performance
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Ability
to identify, define, and describe a coaching model example
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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