Location:
Education Service Center Region 13 - 600 Reports To: Coordinator: Academic Services/Curriculum & Instruction
Salary: This is a full-time (12) twelve-month position at 232 days with a minimum annual salary of $60,052.
Primary Purpose: Create and provide professional development, technical assistance, and instructional coaching support to districts and campuses regarding the implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in Elementary Math with a focus on grades K-5. Provide client and participant support as a cohort leader in the training and facilitation of the Math Achievement Academies and provide coaching as requested on either a face-to-face and/or virtual basis.
Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university (required)
Texas Teacher Certification in Math K-5 (required)
Master’s Degree in Education or related field (preferred)
English as a Second Language certification (preferred)

Experience:

At least three years’ classroom experience in Elementary Math K-5 (required)
Thorough knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in Math K-5
Experience as team lead or content lead in a district setting (preferred)
At least 3 years’ Instructional Coaching experience in a general coaching model or Math-specific content (preferred)
Attended, led, and facilitated Math Achievement Academies cohorts (preferred)
Experience with creating, building, facilitating, and/or presenting professional learning for adults (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

General/Working knowledge of platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and virtual learning platforms (required)
Ability to research and apply results in a client-centered way
General/Working knowledge of current curriculum trends, instruction, technology, assessment and school systems
General/Working Knowledge of best practice in English as a Second Language (e.g., Sheltered Instruction) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
General/Working knowledge of instructional design, current curriculum trends, instruction, technology, assessment, project-based learning, and differentiation
Familiarity with Response to Intervention and progress monitoring
General/Working knowledge of data-driven strategies for improving student performance
Ability to identify, define, and describe a coaching model example
Ability to explain different types of instructional coaching
Ability to multi-task when working on multiple projects, programs, and with clients
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Excellent verbal and written skills
Excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities:

Serve as a representative of the Center, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public.
Create, develop, and deliver content training services and technical assistance to clients as a content specialist in Elementary Math and Math Achievement Academies
Maintain and deliver coaching programs, contracts, technical assistance, and services to clients as an instructional coach in gneral content and/or Elementary Math
Participate in strategic, long-range planning by analyzing data and stakeholder feedback to determine development and team needs
Establish and maintain relationships with District Admin and teachers
Stay up-to-date on trends and research (coaching, pedagogy, content) and apply that research in a client-centered way
Stay up-to-date on TEKS (changes, gaps, alignment) and apply that knowledge to services and products for the ESC
Perform duties associated with Math Achievement Academies
Work on instructional coaching conference as a conferene committee member
Perform other duties as assigned

Equipment Used:

General office equipment
Computer and peripherals
Other equipment as requirements change

Working Conditions:
Physical Demands

Light lifting and carrying (up to 20 pounds)
Sitting, standing, hearing, speaking
Visual acuity with printouts and with computer monitors
Travel to districts within Region 13 and sometimes out of region as requested

Mental

Multi-task environment
Ability to handle stress
Communicates clearly and effectively (verbal and written)
Follows policies and procedures
Maintains emotional control
Attention to detail
Reading, writing, proofreading

Environmental

Office environment
Travel within region and sometimes out of region as requested

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required.