Education Specialist I: Teks Resource System And Texguide

Position Type:

Specialist/Education Specialist I

Date Posted:

6/19/2024

Location:

Education Service Center Region 13 - 600

District:

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Reports To: Cross-Curricular Systems Coordinator: TEKS Resource System, TExGUIDE, Gifted and Talented, STEM, Instructional Material

Salary: This is a full-time, (12) twelve-month position for 232 days with an annual salary range of $65,227 to $81,337.00.

Job Summary (Primary Purpose):

Support districts, campuses, and educators in planning and implementing TEKS Resource System and TExGUIDE by creating and providing professional development, technical assistance, and curriculum resources aligned with TCMPC, TEKS Resource System, TExGUIDE, and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Education/Certificates):

• Valid Texas Teacher Certification in core content

• Three (3) years of teaching experience

• Demonstrated leadership experience at the campus or district level, such as professional development facilitation, instructional coaching, leadership within professional learning communities

• Demonstrated experience with curriculum, including, development of curriculum-aligned instructional resources and alignment of curriculum, instruction and assessment

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Education/Certificates):

• Master's degree in Education related field

• TEKS Resource System experience

• Secondary teaching experience

• Experience in instructional coaching

• Experience in development of TEKS-aligned instructional resources and assessment

• Development and facilitation of engaging professional development within face-to-face and virtual contexts

Knowledge/Skills:

• Leadership within professional learning communities

• Demonstrated experience with curriculum delivery

• In-depth understanding of curriculum development and instructional strategies

• Development and facilitation of participant-focused, timely, relevant, and personalized professional development

• Working knowledge of web-based resources including Google Drive, learning management systems

• Working knowledge of the TEKS Resource System user management platform to support districts with technical assistance

• Working knowledge of current curriculum trends, instruction, technology, assessment, and school systems

• Marketing, promotion, and development of educational services and products

• Communicate professionally with stakeholders and district leaders

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a team

• Self-starter with ability to manage priorities to complete work in a timely fashion

Major Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Serve as a representative of ESC Region 13, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public

• Effectively and efficiently develop, and deliver professional development, resources, and services to district and campus-level clients as related to TEKS Resource System and TExGUIDE

• Work alongside Coordinator and district-level clients to provide customized TEKS Resource System services

• Create and develop content, provide professional learning, and client support for TExGUIDE

• Establish and maintain client relationships to support their unique needs

• Provide customer service and support with regard to curriculum products and services

• Participate in all TEKS Resource System leadership meetings alongside Coordinator

• Attend TEKS Resource System content meetings led by TEKS Resource System Coordinators and stay current of revisions to the product

• Provide internal training to new staff and communicate relevant updates to impacted ESC departments and/or staff

• Serve as TEKS Resource System point of contact and support for programs and specialists within ESC 13

• Stay current with trends and research (coaching, pedagogy, content) and apply that research in a client-centered way

• Stay current with TEKS (changes, gaps, alignment) and apply that knowledge to services and products for the ESC

• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions (Physical/Mental Demands & Environmental Factors):

• Work in a fast-paced, team focused office environment

• Maintain emotional control

• Attention to detail

• Extensive editing and revision of written documents

• Communicates clearly effectively (verbal and written)

• Follow policies and procedures

• Frequent face-to-face interactions with clients

• Flexible hours to meet client needs as required

• Travel to districts within Region 13 and sometimes out of region, as requested

• Light lifting and carrying (up to 20 pounds)

Equipment Used:

• General office equipment

• Computer and peripherals

• Other equipment as requirements change

Benefits:

• Generous contribution to medical benefits

• Twelve vacation days per year

• Ten leave days per year

• Four telecommute days per month

• Discounted wellness offerings

• Form more information browse the Benefits Booklet