Job Goal

Serve as the Gifted and Talented/Advanced Academics Specialist for Region 6 to assist districts in developing programs, providing leadership, technical assistance and professional development at all levels.

 

Education

Master’s Degree in Education

 

Certifications

Texas Teacher Certification

G/T Certification or G/T foundation trained with all current updates

 

Special Knowledge and Skills

• High degree of professionalism including strong organizational, communication, and public relations skills


• Ability to establish rapport and work in collaboration with public school, ESC and state agency personnel


• Ability to prepare and provide professional development to adult educators of all levels


• Working knowledge of state Gifted and Talented program requirements and grant functions


• Ability to maintain confidentiality with internal and external student and school system information


• Detail-oriented and able to submit required documentation error-free and on time


• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with diverse personalities


• Ability to utilize current technology platforms and software

 

Experience

• Minimum five years teaching experience


• Experience teaching in and/or leading a G/T or Advanced Academics program

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties - General

• Respond to client needs in a professional, courteous and timely manner with current, accurate information


• Utilize multiple modalities, including distance learning technologies, in person face-to-face, phone, and email for meetings, technical assistance, trainings, etc.


• Prepare and provide professional development to educators of all levels


• Follow all federal, state, and local ESC guidelines, policies, and procedures


• Communicate effectively and maintain positive, professional relationships within the Special Programs Department, the ESC, school system staff, TEA contacts, and any partner organizations


• Collaborate as needed to ensure the mission and vision of the ESC are realized


• Work on multiple tasks effectively with minimal supervision


• Manage calendars to ensure all required meetings and trainings are attended


• Maintain all internal and external required paperwork and program documentation


• Submit required paperwork and program documentation by requested deadlines


• Maintain confidentiality with internal information and external student and LEA information


• Perform other duties as assigned

 

 

G/T and Advanced Academics

• Serve as the primary contact for the G/T Fee Service


• Provide technical assistance and training to member districts in
  
  
  
  • leading, designing, implementing, and evaluating state required Gifted and Talented Programs according to the state plan
  
  
  • documentation requirements for state required programs according to the G/T state program guidelines
  
  
  
  


• Provide training to support classroom instruction and leadership for program implementation


• Perform regional needs assessments to determine the menu of trainings the ESC will offer for contracted fee service members


• Establish relationships with Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate entities and provide training and support for these programs within the region


• Create a work plan and metrics to implement services and build in periodic progress check-in to monitor the work plan


• Collaborate with Component Director to annually update the fee service contract


• Maintain program documentation and ESC reports for the fee service


• Attend relevant TEA webinars, trainings, and conferences (as approved) to support the G/T Fee Service


• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Gifted and Talented ESC grant

• Understand and adhere to all grant guidelines, assurances, and requirements

• Conduct required regional professional development and technical assistance activities as specified in grant guidelines including but not limited to 30 hour GT foundational trainings and 6 hour updates for administrators, counselors, and teachers


• Plan and facilitate networking meetings and disseminate information to update campus and district program leaders in a timely manner


• Collect and maintain program data and documentation for reporting and auditing purposes

• Submit data and compliance reports to TEA by the established deadlines or upon request


• Attend relevant TEA meetings, webinars, and grant approved conferences to support the program

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

 

Equipment Used

Standard Office Equipment, including personal computer and peripherals

 

Working Conditions

• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting


• Motion: Repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching


• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)


• Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours


• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress


• Frequent regional travel and occasional state travel