What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Specialist I, Mathematics, Elementary position at Region 4 Education Service Center?
This position is a fully locally-funded position. Employment is contingent on an annual review of the demand for services and support.
Classification: Admin/Prof
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional
Job Grade: 4
Department: Mathematics
Reports To: Director
Job Goal:
Provide professional development and instructional coaching services, develop instructional resources, and participate in special project activities in the area(s) of elementary mathematics that support the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals.
Qualifications:
Education
- Master’s degree
Certification/Licensure
- Valid Texas Teacher Certificate for the appropriate content and grade levels
Experience
- Three years of experience in leadership position(s) related to elementary mathematics such as team leader, instructional coach, instructional specialist, or curriculum coordinator with a record of successfully impacting student achievement
- Five years of experience teaching in mathematics
- Experience in developing and presenting effective professional development
- Experience in providing effective instructional coaching, including peer coaching
Special Knowledge and Skills
- Broad-based knowledge of K-5 mathematics pedagogy, assessment, instructional technology, and instructional coaching
- Exemplary written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently within and across collaborative teams
- Knowledge of the Texas Open Education Resource (OER) Materials for K-5 and processes related to their implementation, preferred
- Knowledge of the mathematics research-based instructional strategies (RBIS), preferred
Major Responsibilities :
- Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development.
- Provide support to educators, campuses, and districts by answering questions related to area(s) of responsibility.
- Develop and foster instructional coaching relationships that result in positive student outcomes.
- Develop educational resources to support instruction and positive student outcomes.
- Provide leadership in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating professional development, services, and products in the area(s) of responsibility.
- Assist with planning and implementation of ongoing needs assessment and services for Region 4 customer districts.
- Participate in developing communication networks between Region 4 customer district personnel.
- Assist in planning and developing special project activities, e.g., grant proposals, interdepartmental services, demonstration sites, research studies and other customer-based projects.
- Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
- Participate in state level functions related to area(s) of responsibility.
- Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.
Supervision/Personnel Management
None
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands:
Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.
