What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist I, ESSA position at ESC Region 7?
Job Summary: Provide professional development and technical assistance to school personnel including: Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; Title IV, Part A; ESSA Consolidated Grant; ESSER Technical Support contract; and ESC ESSA Basic Services Grant activities to meet district needs regarding effective programs and compliance with state, federal laws, rules, and guidance. This is done within the framework of the philosophy and objectives of the ESC as established by Board policy, consistent with the statutes and standards of the Texas Education Agency, and in accordance with regulations and procedures.
Qualification:
Education/Training:
Bachelor Degree or Required License
Prefer Master Degree in related field
Experience:
At Least 3 years of related experience
Prefer Administrative or Central Office experience
Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to build, develop and inspire teams
Task execution (result-oriented)
Build and cultivate relationships
Financial knowledge
Ability to plan and lead workshops and/or special projects
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Knowledge of current laws, rules, and regulations
Ability to interpret and implement current policies and procedures
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and standard applications
Effective interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress
Work with frequet interruptions; irregular hours
Frequent regional travel; occasional statewide travel
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Plan and facilitate regional professional development for Region 7 customers based on requests and needs assessment data from district/regional data sources, including local education school personnel serving students in federal and state programs. This includes students who are living in poverty and/or are at risk of failing or dropping out of school.
2. Provide technical assistance and leadership to Region 7 customers in understanding and maintaining compliance with current federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, which may include: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Applications and Compliance Reports, ESSER Grant Reporting, Parent and Family Engagement, Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Campus Improvement Plans, District Improvement Plans.
3. Analyze state and regional data to collaboratively develop the Center for State and Federal Programs Continuous Improvement Plan.
4. Demonstrate effective leadership in collaboration with LEAs, ESC 7 staff, other ESCs, and TEA through program assistance and activities designed to promote improved student performance and services for students who are identified as at-risk or economically disadvantaged.
5. Provide leadership in the assigned areas including Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Parent-Family Engagement, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER), Financial and Grant management.
6. Participate with other ESCs and TEA in activities designed to promote improved student performance related to economically disadvantaged and students identified as at-risk.
7. Participate in formal and informal professional development activities based on needs assessment data, job descriptions, performance evaluation, and job goals.
8. Demonstrate effective leadership in teamwork with ESC and LEA groups.
9. Work collaboratively with all ESC staff in serving the customers of Region 7 ESC.
10. Participate in ESC staff meetings and department meetings.
11. Provide support with improving student outcomes and achieving accountability targets.
12. Plan and deliver services to schools in support of improvement and compliance with accountability intervention requirements.
13. Regular and reliable attendance.
14. Other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intrned to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Funding
All Region 7 employees are at-will employees. Because your assignment is funded by grants, federal funding, and/or special funding, your continued employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of funding for the position. If funding becomes unavailable due to loss of state/federal funding or due to financial contraints of Region 7 ESC, your position is subject to immediate termination.
