What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Coordinator I, Reading/Language Arts, Elementary position at REGION 4 ESC?
Classification: Admin/Prof
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional
Job Grade: 5
Department: Literacy and Language
Reports To: Department Director
Job Goal:
Provide professional development and services, develop instructional resources, and participate in special project activities in area(s) of elementary English and Spanish reading/language arts that support the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals.
Qualifications:
Education
Master’s degree
Certification/Licensure
Valid Texas Teacher Certificate for the appropriate content and grade levels
Experience
- Three years of experience in leadership position(s) related to elementary reading/language arts such as team leader, instructional coach, instructional specialist, or curriculum coordinator
- Five years of experience teaching in Reading/Language Arts
- Experience in developing and presenting professional development
Special Knowledge and Skills
- Broad-based knowledge of reading/language arts education, pedagogy, assessment, instructional technology, and instructional coaching
- Exemplary written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently within and across collaborative teams
- Successful completion of the Reading Academies Cohort Leader Screener, preferred
Major Responsibilities:
- Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development.
- Provide support to educators, campuses, and districts by answering questions related to area(s) of responsibility.
- Develop and foster instructional coaching relationships that result in positive student outcomes.
- Develop educational resources to support instruction and positive student outcomes.
- Provide leadership in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating professional development, services, and products in the area(s) of responsibility.
- Assist with planning and implementation of ongoing needs assessment and services for Region 4 customer districts.
- Participate in Region 4 leadership networks to foster collaboration and problem-solving amongst districts and charter schools.
- Assist in planning and developing special project activities, e.g., grant proposals, interdepartmental services, demonstration sites, research studies and other customer-based projects.
- Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
- Participate in state level functions related to area(s) of responsibility.
- Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.
Supervision/Personnel Management
None
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands:
Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.
Salary : $88,663 - $97,006