What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Specialist II, Bilingual Science position at Education Service Center Region XIII?
Specialist
Job ID: 5288
Reports To: Coordinator III, TCMPC Learning and Development
Salary: This is a full-time twelve (12) month position at 232 days with an annual minimum salary of $71,800.00. This is a grant-funded position with an initial end date of October 31, 2025. This grant is anticipated to be renewed with an end date of April 30, 2028.
Job Summary (Primary Purpose):
Work independently under the supervision of the TCMPC Learning and Development Coordinator III, to produce freely available implementation support materials for Bluebonnet Learning, Edition 1 that can be used by teachers, coaches, and campus leaders, both independently and as a part of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Additional work will include providing additional capacity for the development and review of the Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Integrated instructional materials. Daily work location will be at the Education Service Center nearest to you.
Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Education/Certificates):
Education/Certificates
Education/Certificates:
Salary: This is a full-time twelve (12) month position at 232 days with an annual minimum salary of $71,800.00. This is a grant-funded position with an initial end date of October 31, 2025. This grant is anticipated to be renewed with an end date of April 30, 2028.
Job Summary (Primary Purpose):
Work independently under the supervision of the TCMPC Learning and Development Coordinator III, to produce freely available implementation support materials for Bluebonnet Learning, Edition 1 that can be used by teachers, coaches, and campus leaders, both independently and as a part of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Additional work will include providing additional capacity for the development and review of the Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Integrated instructional materials. Daily work location will be at the Education Service Center nearest to you.
Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Education/Certificates):
Education/Certificates
- Bachelor's degree in education and/or content specific field
- Bilingual/Dual Language Certification
- 3 years in a leadership role (grade-level, department, campus, district, etc.)
- 3 years proven track record of student achievement in K-8 instructional setting
- 3 years successfully supporting/working with Emergent Bilingual students and students with disabilities
- Thorough content specific knowledge and expertise
- Thorough knowledge of dual language programming and instructional strategies for biliteracy/bilingualism in Texas
- Ability to read, analyze, understand, internalize and apply rubrics to ensure high quality deliverables creation, evaluation and revision
- Proficient reading, writing, speaking in Spanish and in English
- Excellent verbal, writing and presentation skills
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Service oriented with a growth mindset directed toward continuous improvement and learning
- Innovative approach to problem solving
- Solutions oriented and flexible with an ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines across multiple projects
- Demonstrate initiative as a self-starter who is able to work without continual direct oversight
- Systems thinker focused on alignment and streamlining
Education/Certificates:
- Master's degree in administration, curriculum, instruction, and assessment or content specific field
- Strong background in curriculum writing/development
- Experience as an Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) quality reviewer
- Thorough knowledge of Covid Emergency Release (CER) instructional materials and Bluebonnet Learning, Edition 1 instructional materials
- Working knowledge of general cognitive science as well as content-specific cognitive science (i.e. Research-Based Instructional Strategies)
- Working knowledge of generative AI applications
- Ability to determine suitability of instructional materials
- 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.
- Engage in design, prototyping, production, distribution, evaluation, and continuous improvement of high-quality implementation support materials for Bluebonnet Learning, Edition 1 instructional materials, including, but not limited to podcast scripts, unit podcasts, unit snapshots, content support videos, and PLC videos
- Embed implementation support materials to appropriate online platforms
- Develop and review instructional materials for Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Integrated
- Clearly communicate progress regarding development efforts including timelines, areas of concern, and potential solutions to supervisor
- Manage time, duties, and responsibilities for multiple projects simultaneously and reliably meet all deadlines with little oversight
- Collaborate professionally across multiple teams and projects
- Communicate consistently and clearly with various team members regarding multiple projects and timelines
- Collaborate with supervisor and team regarding development and constructive feedback
- Revise and edit materials with a strong attention to detail, according to feedback, and prior to deadlines
- Work productively in a virtual environment with reliance on video conferencing, email and phone as primary forms of communication
- Attend, as necessary, all meetings/trainings which may be delivered in-person, online/video, and/or by phone
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Travel to TCMPC meetings and events (travel not provided)
- Hearing, speaking, visual acuity
- Follows policies and procedures
- Adherence to and flexibility with required deadlines
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stressful situations
- Ability to sit at a desk and/or work on computer for prolonged periods
- Ability to work extended work hours according to project workflow
- PC Computer
- Internet Explorer
- MS Word
- Computer for virtual meetings
Salary : $71,800
