Specialist

Job ID: 5083

• Valid Texas Teacher Certification in core content
• Three (3) years of teaching experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience at the campus or district level, such as professional development facilitation, instructional coaching, leadership within professional learning communities
• Demonstrated experience with curriculum, including, development of curriculum-aligned instructional resources and alignment of curriculum, instruction and assessment

• Master's degree in Education related field
• TEKS Resource System experience
• Secondary teaching experience
• Experience in instructional coaching
• Experience in development of TEKS-aligned instructional resources and assessment
• Development and facilitation of engaging professional development within face-to-face and virtual contexts

• Leadership within professional learning communities
• Demonstrated experience with curriculum delivery
• In-depth understanding of curriculum development and instructional strategies
• Development and facilitation of participant-focused, timely, relevant, and personalized professional development
• Working knowledge of web-based resources including Google Drive, learning management systems
• Working knowledge of the TEKS Resource System user management platform to support districts with technical assistance
• Working knowledge of current curriculum trends, instruction, technology, assessment, and school systems
• Marketing, promotion, and development of educational services and products
• Communicate professionally with stakeholders and district leaders
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a team
• Self-starter with ability to manage priorities to complete work in a timely fashion

• Serve as a representative of ESC Region 13, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public
• Effectively and efficiently develop, and deliver professional development, resources, and services to district and campus-level clients as related to TEKS Resource System and TExGUIDE
• Work alongside Coordinator and district-level clients to provide customized TEKS Resource System services
• Create and develop content, provide professional learning, and client support for TExGUIDE
• Establish and maintain client relationships to support their unique needs
• Provide customer service and support with regard to curriculum products and services
• Participate in all TEKS Resource System leadership meetings alongside Coordinator
• Attend TEKS Resource System content meetings led by TEKS Resource System Coordinators and stay current of revisions to the product
• Provide internal training to new staff and communicate relevant updates to impacted ESC departments and/or staff
• Serve as TEKS Resource System point of contact and support for programs and specialists within ESC 13
• Stay current with trends and research (coaching, pedagogy, content) and apply that research in a client-centered way
• Stay current with TEKS (changes, gaps, alignment) and apply that knowledge to services and products for the ESC
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Work in a fast-paced, team focused office environment
• Maintain emotional control
• Attention to detail
• Extensive editing and revision of written documents
• Communicates clearly effectively (verbal and written)
• Follow policies and procedures
• Frequent face-to-face interactions with clients
• Flexible hours to meet client needs as required
• Travel to districts within Region 13 and sometimes out of region, as requested
• Light lifting and carrying (up to 20 pounds)

• General office equipment
• Computer and peripherals
• Other equipment as requirements change

• Generous contribution to medical benefits
• Twelve vacation days per year
• Ten leave days per year
• Four telecommute days per month
• Discounted wellness offerings
• Form more information browse the Benefits Booklet