Strategic Initiatives Consultant; Teacher Incentive Allotment

Goals

• Increase the number of districts with Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) systems
• Increase the number of teachers eligible for TIA within local systems
• Assist districts in increasing success rates with TIA implementation and validation
• Assist distrricts  in increasing retention of TIA Designated teachers

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred
• Texas teacher certification with five years successful teaching experience
• Experience with the use of PK - 12 student assessments in measuring student growth as part of TIA systems preferred
• Certified T-TESS appraiser preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in providing customer service
• Experience conducting professional development preferred
• Skilled in using technology to meet job requirements
• Self-starter with the ability to make decisions and assist in creating a plan of action for implementing program goals

Performance Responsibilities and Duties

Job duties are not limited to those listed below.

• Assist districts with the following:
  • Developing and applying for a local designation system that measures student growth, aligns to evidence-based practices, and supports the expansion of local designation systems to all eligible teachers
  • Implementing districts' local designation systems by providing high-quality technical assistance
  • Setting up documents for data collection
  • Managing appraisal data
  • Conducting teacher observations to gather data

Salary and Benefits

• Salary dependent upon years of educational experience, pay grade 2
• 12-month contract
• Participation in Texas Teacher Retirement System
• Health insurance benefits

Position Details

• Position is grant-funded
• Supportive and positive work environment
• Frequent travel within Region 14 service area and occasional statewide, overnight travel required
• Reports to Tina Wyatt, Director for Certification and State Initiatives

Application Process

• All interested applicants must submit the following 

             1.  Professional resume with references to twyatt@esc14.net

             2.  ESC 14 online application

             3.  Please send these files in a separate emaill to cescobar@esc14.net

                        1. Pre-Employment Affidavit Form

                        2.  Criminal History Record Inquiry Form