What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Incentive Allotment Lead position at Amarillo, Bell Street Location?
Primary Purpose:
TIA was established with the goal of providing outstanding teachers an accessible pathway to a six-figure salary. Through approved local designation systems, districts can identify and designate outstanding teachers based on student growth and classroom observation.
Region 16 ESC is looking for an innovative, committed individual to lead the regional efforts to increase participation in the TIA program and lead a team of exceptionally talented professionals who will be supporting the TIA work. This individual must be an advocate for the TIA system and have the ability to articulate the components and the benefits of the program to regional superintendents and lead the work in all stages of development and implementation.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
- Texas Teacher Certification required
- Master’s Degree required
- Texas Principal Certification required
- Texas Superintendent Certification preferred
Skills
- Successful Principal and /or Superintendent experience required
- Recognized by peers as a competent and successful educator
- Exemplary communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
- A minimum of 3 years of Central Office or campus leadership experience, including knowledge and experience with:
- Human Capital and Talent Systems
- Finance
- Teacher Incentive Allotment (preferred)
- Data collection and disaggregation (preferred)
- A drive to be of service to others by establishing bonds with clients and providing accurate information
Working Conditions:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
- Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting, frequent standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, and standing
- Motion: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching, occasional driving
- Lifting: Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)
- Environment: Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate frequent districtwide travel and occasional statewide travel; regular exposure to noise
- Mental Demands: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
- Regular Attendance is an essential function
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Must have experience working with the Teacher Incentive Allotment at the district or campus leadership level.
- Provide professional development and coaching for TIA districts in all stages of implementation, including application, development, program implementation and designation and validation.
- Prioritize supports and services for LEAs, including school districts and open-enrollment charter schools, defined as rural per NCES or TEA Reporting Categories.
- Responsible for increasing TIA participation and eligibility rates in their region and ensuring successful implementation of TIA, as measured by performance on TIA Data Validation. Meet all region-specific targets as approved by TEA.
- Maintain strong working relationships with District Leadership
- Provide documentation of the use of grant funds through the submission of a semi-annual report.
- Complete and submit all necessary benchmarks, tasks, and requirements.
- Collaborate and communicate with TEA in the time and manner requested by TEA.
- Leverage existing ESC capacity around talent or strategic leadership to support this work.
- Schedule and host an annual TIA Performance Review that will include a review of the status of TIA and Talent initiatives in the region, a relevant school visit, and a discussion of opportunities for improvement.
- Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
- Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16
- Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters
- Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan
- Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program
- Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures
- Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines
- Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
- Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
- Performs other duties as assigned
Salary : $335 - $401
