Primary Purpose:
The Ed Specialist - Continuous Improvement will act as a primary resource for accountability
and assessment, providing the technical and instructional support necessary for identified
Region 16 districts to improve student achievement and successfully manage state-required
school improvement intervention.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree required


• Master's degree preferred


• Texas teacher certification required


• Texas principal certification preferred

Skills

• Experience in intervention and accelerated classroom practices


• Experience incorporating technology within daily practice of classroom instruction


• Texas Teaching experience required


• Knowledge of the Effective District and Effective Schools Framework preferred


• Knowledge of: Coaching, modeling, and providing feedback on performance, with an emphasis


• on identifying and problem-solving through implementation barriers across wide and diverse


• circumstances;


• In-depth knowledge of instructional leadership practices that lead to improved teaching and


• learning;


• In-depth knowledge of data-driven practices, lesson planning and formative assessment,


• observation and feedback, school culture, and change management;


• Knowledge of district practices that impede as well as empower leadership;


• Knowledge of: the accountability system and the necessary actions and measurable progress


• required to meet state standards.


• Skill in: Long-term planning and project management, tracking progress, analytical thinking,


• conceptual thinking, effective communication, root cause analysis;


• Adult learning and professional development design and delivery.


• Ability to: Connect with diverse audiences and understand complex and unique circumstances


• in order to support growth among individuals and across districts;


• Ability to: Set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers


• demonstrate initiative and persistence in doing more than is expected or required in order to


• accomplish a challenging task;


• Ability to: Set clear expectations and hold others accountable for performance; Act with a


• purpose that impacts and positively influences the perceptions, thinking, and actions of others;


• Ability to: Assume leadership of a group for the benefit of the organization;


• Ability to: Develop others through coaching, modeling, and providing feedback on performance.

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:

1. Provides ongoing support for the districts in Region in the PLC Cycle, state testing, district assessment schedules, TEA testing platforms


2. Collaborates with all members of the Leadership and Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT) Team


3. Communicates effectively to provide up-to-date information to district/campus personnel regarding developments, initiatives, and priorities at the state and federal level


4. Assists district/campus personnel in improving student performance


5. Assists districts with comprehensive needs assessments and Effective School Framework diagnostics based on student performance data to determine leadership, teacher, culture, curriculum, and instructional needs


6. Stays current with state and federal requirements related to accountability, assessment, and school improvement


7. Provides professional development, coaching, technical assistance, and resources to districts in Region 16 for the purpose of increasing student achievement through accountability, assessment, and school improvement services


8. Assists districts and campuses with accountability, assessment, and school improvement requirements and initiatives


9. Assists district/campus personnel with DMAC (and/or other data disaggregation programs) needs and activities


10. Provides training, support, and coaching to districts and campuses as necessary or required


11. Serves as a valued team member of the ESC Accountability, Assessment, and School Improvement Team, including facilitation of the Wraparound Team


12. Provides effective, research-based instructional support for campuses in Region


13. Communicates with districts, campuses, charter schools, TEA, and ESCs to provide effective, research-based technical assistance to improve student performance


14. Records accurate documentation of all technical assistance provided to districts


15. Utilizes content and pedagogical expertise to design and execute engaging professional development around best practices for successful professional development


16. Collaborates with colleagues in and beyond the ESC to identify administrator professional development needs through detailed data analysis and self-reflection


17. Incorporates technology into professional development and provides support to teachers with innovative strategies designed to challenge students and individualize instruction


18. Sets, modifies, and meets short- and long-term professional goals based on self-assessment, reflection, peer and supervisor feedback, contemporary research, and analysis of student learning


19. Travels as a part of job responsibilities


20. Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the service area director. A functioning cell phone means that it is charged, activated, messages checked, and mailbox emptied regularly


21. Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities


22. Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region


23. Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters


24. Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan


25. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program


26. Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures


27. Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines


28. Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor


29. Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor


30. Performs other duties as assigned