Esc Region 6

Department: Leadership, Learning & Accountability

Job Title: Secondary RLA Specialist

Job Goal:

Create & 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 Secondary RLA with a focus on grades 6-12. Participate in special project activities in Reading/Language Arts that support the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education or English (required)
• Master’s degree in education or related field (preferred)
• Texas Teacher Certification in Secondary Reading/Language Arts (required)
• English as a Second Language certification (preferred)

Knowledge and Skills:

• General/Working knowledge of platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and virtual learning platforms (required)
• 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

Experience:

• Minimum ?ve year’s classroom experience in Secondary RLA
• Thorough knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in RLA 6-12.
• Experience as a team lead or content lead in a district setting (preferred)
• At least 3 years Instructional Coaching experience in a general coaching model or RLA-specific content (preferred)
• Experience with creating, building, facilitating, and/or presenting professional learning for adults (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as a representative of the ESC, 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 Secondary RLA
• Maintain and deliver coaching programs, contracts, technical assistance, and services to clients as an instructional coach in Secondary RLA
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Equipment used:

• General office equipment
• Other equipment as requirements change

Working Environment:

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of a computer.
• Occasional lifting.
• Travel to districts within Region 6 and sometimes out of region as requested.