Job Description

To support the vision, mission, and strategic priorities of ESC Region 12. The Education Specialist for Reading Language Arts serves as a high-level instructional leader and consultant, driving academic excellence across the region. This role is responsible for creating and delivering innovative professional development, instructional coaching, and expert technical assistance to RLA educators. By leading modern initiatives, this specialist ensures regional educators stay at the forefront of research-based pedagogy and state standards.

Education/Certification

• Master’s Degree, preferred
• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Valid Texas Teaching Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Experience with Bluebonnet Learning curriculum implementation preferred
• Deep knowledge of TEKS, curriculum requirements, and evidence-based instructional programs.
• Proven track record of driving systemic instructional improvement by providing targeted, data-driven feedback and high-leverage coaching to campus leaders
• Experience with personalized learning, Google applications, and the ability to integrate cutting-edge technology into presentations and curriculum.
• Proven ability to analyze student performance data and translate findings into actionable insights using advanced software (spreadsheets and data visualization).
• Exceptional public relations and interpersonal skills; ability to deliver persuasive, innovative training to diverse groups of adult learners.
• Highly organized self-starter able to coordinate complex projects and manage program logistics through proactive problem-solving.
• A collaborative team player committed to a positive workplace culture and continuous improvement through Quality Management System (QMS) initiatives.
• Dedicated to continuous personal and professional growth, including attending required professional development to remain a subject matter expert in the field.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide and create innovative professional development, instructional coaching, and technical assistance to elementary and secondary teachers 
• Facilitate reflective coaching cycles with campus and district leaders to bridge the gap between curriculum internalization and classroom execution, utilizing data-driven feedback to establish actionable goals that drive systemic academic improvement.
• Support additional department grants, district grants, and TEA initiatives
• Coordinate with department colleagues to provide instructional strategies for the spectrum of learners found in classrooms
• Develop and foster "cutting-edge" thinking and innovative instructional strategies to ensure regional educators stay at the forefront of modern pedagogy.
• Design and deliver high-quality professional development utilizing best practices and research-based information for teaching and learning in grades K-12.
• Provide expert, specialized assistance to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to support the implementation of district, state, and federal initiatives.
• Encourage and lead collaboration between department staff, as well as staff members across all ESC departments, other regional ESCs, and state agencies.
• Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with customer school districts to ensure the ESC is a preferred partner for educational solutions.
• Communicate and collaborate with regional and statewide partners on various projects to align efforts and advocate for regional needs.
• Implement Quality Management System (QMS) initiatives to evaluate training effectiveness and ensure continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Support internal ESC 12 functions and maintain a commitment to professional growth and subject matter expertise.

Start Date

• June 4, 2026, 
• Start can be negotiated

Supervisory Roles

• No supervisory responsibilities

Applicant needs to possess these core values through words and actions to build positive, long-term relationships with customers by demonstrating the following:

• Professionalism, integrity, respect for others, expertise, and credibility at all times
• Quality in delivering what I promise and helping create superior programs and services that add value beyond what is expected
• Teamwork by working cooperatively with others to promote a positive and fun work environment
• Adaptability by being flexible, attentive to change, and ready to move quickly and decisively in response to the needs of customers
• Innovation by contributing to the implementation of new or significantly improved services and delivery methods
• Superior Service by providing personable, direct attention that delivers customer satisfaction beyond what is expected

Security Requirements 

All positions at ESC 12 are defined as security-sensitive. Security-sensitive positions are those which require employees to be entrusted with certain types of data, whether electronic or in paper form. Those data elements, as defined by the ESC 12 Data Classification and Handling Policy may include, but not limited to: 

• Sensitive Personal Information (SPI)
• Personally, Identifiable Information (PII)
• Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Family Educational Records (FERPA Data)
• Federal Tax Information (FTI)

All employees must adhere to all security-related policies, standards, and procedures. This includes actively safeguarding data and immediately reporting any suspected loss or theft.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Travel

• Travel within the region, state, and nation when appropriate

Tools/Equipment Used

• Standard office equipment, including a personal computer and peripherals

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, frequent regional travel, occasional statewide travel, and out-of-state travel

Mental Demands

• Manage multiple tasks and work cooperatively with others,
• Maintain a calm attitude in demanding situations,
• Make changes and adapt to various responsibilities on an ongoing basis, and
• Work with frequent interruptions, tight deadlines, and limited office space.

Benefit Information

• ESC Region 12 provides monthly monetary contributions of up to $575 for employee/family healthcare and supplemental benefits.
• An employee earns state personal, sick, and vacation leave.
• All employees contribute to the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and the Social Security retirement programs.

Salary : $5,839 - $6,700