Administrator Coach - Texas Instructional Leadership (TIL)

Primary Purpose  Vision:    To prepare today’s learners for tomorrow’s 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) 2 or more 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 Educator’s certification, required  Principals’ certification , required Essential 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 departments Ensures LEAs meet the grant program requirements for the School Improvement Grant and/or the Effective Schools Framework Facilitation Grant Has 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 plans In-depth knowledge of campus leaders’ roles as instructional leaders, including critical instructional leadership tasks such as observation/feedback cycles, data analysis, and professional development Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Effective 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 improve Strong organizational and time management skills Strong verbal and written skills Texas 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 skills Ability to cultivate and sustain trusting and collaborative relationships with district staff including senior-level district administrators Ability to lead through influence when coaching campus and district leaders Support induction and change management efforts Support district leaders with the implementation of lever-specific TIL practices Knowledge 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 levers Knowledge 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 Turnaround Created and implemented instructional improvement plans Coaching Administrators Leading Successful Technology & Integration Initiatives State and Federal Accountability Continuous Improvement Process Developing Targeted Improvement Plans Effective 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.