Strategic Initiatives Consultant; Strong Foundations LASO Cycle 3 Grant

Goals

• Assist with school improvement by facilitating the planning for and implementation of high-quality instructional materials including Texas Open Education Resources (Bluebonnet Learning) and research-based instructional strategies (RBIS) as part of the Strong Foundations LASO 3 Grant.
• Provide technical assistance to LEA's in developing strong instructional frameworks in math or literacy to guide teaching and learning.
• Provide other supports as needed through planning, organizing, and providing professional learning, coaching, and technical assistance to teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred
• Texas teacher certification
• Five years successful teaching experience in math or elementary reading
• Knowledge of research-based best practices in classroom instruction
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in providing customer service
• Experience conducting professional development preferred
• Skilled in using technology required to meet job requirements
• Self-starter with the ability to make decisions and a create plan of action for implementing program goals

Performance Responsibilities and Duties

        Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist the local education agency (LEA) in building an instructional framework that aligns to the math and/or literacy research-based  instructional strategies (RBIS).
• Support LEA's in developing instructional frameworks in math or literacy.
• Assist with diagnostics of the LEA's current state of instructional materials and instruction.
• Support LEA's in developing instructional framework rollout plans.
• Provide supports to LEA's in implementation of high-quality instructional materials including the Texas OER instructional materials (Bluebonnet Learning K - 5 reading, K - 5 math, 6 - 8 math and Algebra I).
• Provide technical assistance to LEA's in developing instructional materials transition plans.
• Plan and organize content-specific professional learning sessions for teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators to facilitate successful implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).
• Evaluate the extent to which objectives have been met to determine future goals and objectives.
• Model effective instructional practices for teachers and administrators.
• Support other initiatives within Region 14 Education Service Center as needed.

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 funded by federal grants and contracted services within the Region 14 service area
• 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. Please send these files in a separate email to cescobar@esc14.net
1. Pre-Employment Affidavit Form
2. Criminal History Record Inquiry Form