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 required
• Experience with the use of PK - 12 student assessments in measuring student growth as part of TIA systems preferred
• Certified T-TESS appraiser or willingness to obtain required
• 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
• 11 or 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 uploaded in the Region 14 online application portal

             2.  Complete screening questions in the Region 14 online application portal

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

                        1. Pre-Employment Affidavit Form

                        2.  Criminal History Record Inquiry Form