What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Specialist - Speech-Language Pathology and Related Services position at Education Service Center Region 12?
Primary Purpose
To support the vision, mission, and strategic priorities of ESC Region 12. The Education Specialist serves as a high-level instructional leader and consultant for ESC Region 12. This role is responsible for driving academic excellence and compliance across the region by delivering research-based professional development and expert technical assistance specifically tailored to Speech-Language Pathology, auditory impairments, and related services.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
- Master's degree in speech-language pathology
- Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in an educational setting
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of speech, auditory impairments, assistive technology, and related services in an educational setting.
- Excellent public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to speak effectively and deliver presentations before groups of participants
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Highly organized self-starter able to coordinate complex projects and manage program logistics through proactive problem-solving.
- Ability to research/interpret complex special education policies and translate legal requirements into actionable insights for school districts
- A collaborative team player committed to a positive workplace culture and continuous improvement.
- Dedicated to continuous personal and professional growth, including attending required professional development to remain a subject matter expert in the field.
General Responsibilities
- Provide training and technical assistance in assistive technology, auditory impairment, related services, and associated areas to assist and support school personnel.
- Keep Region 12 educators abreast of current trends and issues related to students with special needs, with an emphasis in speech, voice, or language disorders.
- Participate in TEA-mandated network grant activities.
- Collaborate with department staff, as well as staff members across all ESC departments, other regional ESCs, and state agencies.
- Support internal ESC 12 functions and maintain a commitment to professional growth and subject matter expertise.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibilities
The applicant needs to possess these core values through words and actions to build positive, long term relationships with customers by demonstrating:
- Professionalism while demonstrating integrity, respect for others, expertise, and credibility at all times
- Quality in delivering what I promise and help 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
Frequent travel within the region, state, and nation, when appropriate
Tools/Equipment Used
Standard office equipment including 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,
Use technology expected for the position,
Maintain a calm attitude in demanding situations,
Make changes and adapt to various responsibilities on an ongoing basis,
Work with frequent interruptions, tight deadlines, and limited office space.
Benefit Information
- ESC Region 12 provides monetary contribution up to $575 per month to use for employee/family healthcare and supplemental benefits.
- Employee earns state personal, sick and vacation leave.
- All employees contribute to both: Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and Social Security retirement programs
Salary : $6,700 - $7,166