Primary Purpose Vision: To prepare todays learners for tomorrows opportunities Mission: To provide quality solutions that build the capacity of learning communities Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: Bachelor Degree (required)Master's Degree (required)3 years successful classroom teaching experience (required)3 years successful campus principal experience (required)Central Office with supervisory experience preferred Education Service Center experience coaching LEA Principals/Central Office Administrators preferred Certification: Texas Teacher Educators certification, required Principals certification , requiredEssential Duties and Responsibilities This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
Experience in Professional Excellence Communicates effectively, creatively, and professionally Is commited to professional excellence Leads by influence Collaborates across networks, departments, and the globe Exhibits flexibility and adaptability Displays initiative, curiosity, and innovation Is a knowledge constructor Is an innovative designer Possesses a growth mindset and supports that in others Is dedicated to improvement through collaboration, reflection, and professional development Is Committed to Designing & Facilitating High Quality Learning Experiences Builds capacity in others and prompts reflective practice Emphasizes critical thinking and problem solving Models the use of high-impact instructional strategies Demonstrates effective lesson planning and delivery techniques Creates, distributes, and tracks learning using a learning management system Differentiates instruction and utilizes brain-based learning theories to ensure the success of all students Embeds literacy-rich (speaking, reading, writing) practices in all learning experiences Incorporates the use of formative and summative assessments Utilizes transformative technology to enhance mastery of the goal. Modeling high expectations and effective classroom management Is Committed to Exemplary Customer Service Demonstrates sensitivity to adult learning needs Actively seeks ways to enhance the customer experience Uses the continuous improvement process to improve products and services Utilizes multiple metrics to evaluate impact of services Serves as a brand ambassador Demonstrates knowledge of evolving state and legal requirements and how these requirements impact districts Special Knowledge and Skills: Depth of knowledge in leadership coaching, strategic planning at the systems level, and leading others through influence. Work may include supporting campus administrators and district administrators through capacity-building efforts.School Improvement: Team-oriented attitude and desire to work collaboratively with ESC staff, and external campus leaders Ability to lead change within and across departmentsEnsures LEAs meet the grant program requirements for the School Improvement Grant and/or the Effective Schools Framework Facilitation GrantHas a deep understanding ofTexas School Accountability Cultivates relationships and designs professional learning for campus leaders and District Coordinators of School Improvement (DCSIs)Ability to coach and support district and campus leaders in developing an improvement plan aligned to rigorous goals, and develops systems and structures to support the implementation of district and campus plansIn-depth knowledge of campus leaders roles as instructional leaders, including critical instructional leadership tasks such as observation/feedback cycles, data analysis, and professional developmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsEffective Schools Framework Diagnostics: Ability to analyze and synthesize data and other authentic instructional artifacts to assess leadership proficiency Ability to self-reflect, apply feedback, and continuously improveStrong organizational and time management skillsStrong verbal and written skillsTexas Instructional Leadership (TIL): Ability to effectively communicate with designated campus and district leaders, including senior-level district leaders to identify appropriate TIL levers to support improvement efforts aligned to TIL levers and Effective Schools Framework/Targeted Improvement Plan priorities Strong organizational and time management skillsAbility to cultivate and sustain trusting and collaborative relationships with district staff including senior-level district administratorsAbility to lead through influence when coaching campus and district leadersSupport induction and change management effortsSupport district leaders with the implementation of lever-specific TIL practicesKnowledge and experience in Sound, demonstrated understanding of TEKS-based instruction Knowledge of high quality instructional materials to support districts implementing such materials alongside other initiatives or TIL leversKnowledge and use of research based instructional strategies to support implementation in a district alongside other initiatives or TIL levers Coaching Pedagogy Lesson Design Content/Specialization Knowledge Diverse Learners Campus TurnaroundCreated and implemented instructional improvement plansCoaching AdministratorsLeading Successful Technology & Integration InitiativesState and Federal AccountabilityContinuous Improvement ProcessDeveloping Targeted Improvement PlansEffective Schools Framework Principal/Central Office Supervisory Experience, or state/TEA training in leading successful transformational change to include the following demonstrated proficiencies: T-TESS/T-TPESS PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System) and/or Restorative Discipline Data Analysis/Assessments PLCs Walkthrough Calibration Campus Turnaround Created and implemented instructional improvement plans Coaching Administrators Leading Successful Technology & Integration Initiatives Texas Instructional Leadership Formative Assessments Evidence of Improvement Effective Schools Framework High-quality curriculum LEA Governance and Board Coaching Supervisory Duties None Equipment / Specialized Software Used Computers, projection devices, control panels in meeting rooms, printers, productivity software, software specific to the job assignment, network resources, Internet resources, and other hardware and software necessary to effectively and efficiently perform the functions of the job. Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors) Mental: Public relations and people skills are required at all times, work with frequent interruptions, and maintain professional composure under stress.
Physical: Occasional prolonged and irregular hours, ability to move tables and chairs and load and unload boxes/materials. Prolonged use of computer. Environmental: Open cubicles/workstations. Evaluation Annual performance evaluation will be performed in accordance with adopted policies of the Education Service Center Region 11.
Employment in this position is contingent on performance, need, and funding. *This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principle job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions.This position is funded using local, state, or federal monies, and is assigned to programs to include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of funds.