Job Description

Reports to: Coordinator: Instructional Coaching Programs & Services

Salary: This is a full-time, twelve (12) month position at 193 days with a salary range from $68,165.00 to $76,303.00.

(Primary Purpose):
Create and provide professional development, technical assistance, and instructional coaching support to districts and campuses regarding the implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in Elementary Math with a focus on grades K-5. Provide coaching as requested on either a face-to-face and/or virtual basis.

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

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• Texas Teacher Certification in Math K-5
• At least three years' classroom experience in Elementary Math K-5
• General/Working knowledge of platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and virtual learning platforms

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

• Master's degree in education or related field
• English as a Second Language certification
• Thorough knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in Math K-5
• Experience as team leader or content lead in a district setting
• At least 3 years' Instructional Coaching experience in a general coaching model or Math-specific content
• Experience with creating, building, facilitating, and/or presenting professional learning for adults
• Ability to research and apply results in a client-centered way
• General/Working knowledge of current curriculum trends, instruction, technology, assessment and school systems
• General/Working Knowledge of best practice in English as a Second Language (e.g., Sheltered Instruction) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
• General/Working knowledge of instructional design, current curriculum trends, instruction, technology, assessment, project-based learning, and differentiation
• Familiarity with Response to Intervention and progress monitoring
• General/Working knowledge of data-driven strategies for improving student performance
• Ability to identify, define, and describe a coaching model example
• Ability to explain different types of instructional coaching
• Ability to multi-task when working on multiple projects, programs, and with clients
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent organizational skills

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.

• Create, develop, and deliver content training services and technical assistance to clients as a content specialist in Elementary Math

• Maintain and deliver coaching programs, contracts, technical assistance, and services to clients as an instructional coach in general content and/or Elementary Math

• Participate in strategic, long-range planning by analyzing data and stakeholder feedback to determine development and team needs

• Establish and maintain relationships with District Admin and teachers

• Stay up to date on trends and research (coaching, pedagogy, content) and apply that research in a client-centered way

• Stay up to date on TEKS (changes, gaps, alignment) and apply that knowledge to services and products for the ESC

• Work on the instructional coaching conference as a conference committee member

• Perform other duties as assigned

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

• Light lifting and carrying (up to 20 pounds)

• Sitting, standing, hearing, speaking

• Visual acuity with printouts and with computer monitors

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

• Multi-task environment

• Ability to handle stress

• Communicates clearly and effectively (verbal and written)

• Follows policies and procedures

• Maintains emotional control

• Attention to detail

• Reading, writing, proofreading

• Office environment

• Travel within region and sometimes out of region as requested

• This is an onsite, in person position with the ability to work remotely one day per week up to four days per month.

Equipment Used:

• General office equipment

• Computer and peripherals

• Other equipment as requirements change