What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist: HQIM and Bluebonnet Learning Adoption and Implementation position at Esc Region 11?
Job Title: Program Specialist: HQIM and Bluebonnet Learning Adoption and Implementation
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: 101
Work Days: 226
Reports To: Coordinator of Instructional Services
Primary Purpose
Provide internal support of the adoption and implementation of HQIM and Bluebonnet Learning Materials through project management and fiscal planning.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education/Certification
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Technician certification(s) and/or associate degree preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Team-oriented attitude and desire to work collaboratively with ESC staff and campus/district/charter school personnel.
- Proficient in project management software system implementation; Smartsheet preferred.
- Assist in supporting and managing the state grants.
- Proficiency in keyboarding, spelling, proofreading, grammar, and punctuation in oral and written communication.
- Experience in creating correspondence, reports, brochures, graphics, and spreadsheets with assistance from the communications department.
- Ability to manage staff schedules and assigned internal systems.
- Project coordination experience.
- Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to compile, maintain, and analyze data and produce reports to support decision-making.
Experience
- Minimum of five years of successful prior experience in supporting grants and initiatives.
- Minimum of five years of project coordination experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions.
**This position may be partially or completely funded using grant and/or federal monies and is assigned programs to include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of funds.
- Actively participate in and/or provide leadership for inter-departmental teams to help improve student performance in the region, improve the ESC internal operations, and meet the established goals and objectives of the ESC.
- Problem-solving with the coordinator. Follow oral and written instructions from the supervisor and team members.
- Coordination of ESC staff training/certification.
- Complete assignments on time and accurately.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Interact with and provide support and technician assistance for state initiatives and grant participants.
- Attend TEA required meetings and trainings
- Create, develop, and implement reports, financial data, and information for ESC staff and the Texas Education Agency.
- Submit annual report to TEA
- Perform well under stressful situations and a fluctuating workload.
- Interact with all stakeholders with courtesy and professionalism.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Duties
None
Equipment/Specialized Software Used
Computers, projection devices, control panels in meeting rooms, printers, productivity software, software specific to the job assignment, network resources, internet resources, and other hardware and software necessary to perform the functions of the job effectively and efficiently.
Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors)
Mental: Public relations and people skills are always required, work with frequent interruptions, and maintain professional composure and confidentiality under stress.
Physical: Occasional prolonged and irregular hours, ability to move tables and chairs, and load/unload boxes and materials. Prolonged use of a computer. Frequent region and state-wide travel. Capability to stand, speak, and actively engage with audiences for extended periods during training and presentations.
Environmental: Open cubicles/workstations.
Evaluation
Annual performance evaluation will be performed in accordance with the adopted policies of the Education Service Center Region 11. Employment in this position is contingent upon performance, need, and funding.
Benefits at ESC Region 11
- $645 monthly contribution for Medical Insurance
- Competitive Pay and Growth Opportunities
- Retirement Account Matching Program
- HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life, Cancer Insurance Offered
- 10 Local Sick Paid Days provided Annually (Per School Year)
- 5 State Personal Paid Leave Days provided Annually (Per School Year)
Salary : $60,132 - $73,330