Service for World Class Schools

Ascender Business Consultant

Region 14 Education Service Center | Abilene, TX

Posted Date 10/21/2024
Description

GOAL:

To provide TSDS/Ascender training, support, and technical assistance to Region 14 school districts. In order for school districts to achieve priorities of: recruiting, supporting, and retaining teachers and principals, building a foundation of reading and math, connecting high school to career and college, and improving low-performing schools.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Earned a degree from an accredited college or university
  • 3 years experience in Ascender Software
  • Experience in school finance preferred

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES

 

  • Program Planning/Organizational Skills

 

  • Relates component objectives to the Region 14 mission statement and demonstrates cooperation with other components.
  • Maintains documentation of component services.
  • Works collaboratively with other team members in organizing and planning services for school districts.
  • Evaluates the extent to which component objectives have been met and the focus of services in the future.

 

 

  • Leadership

 

  • Works collaboratively with team members to improve component operations.
  • Promotes and inspires initiative among program staff.
  • Takes the initiative in making judgment decisions in providing services to local school districts.

 

 

  • Communication Skills

 

  • Demonstrates good communication techniques and utilizes proper communication with client school districts.
  • Effectively transmits ideas and information to groups or individuals.
  • Establishes communication linkages with local LEA.

 

 

  • Consultative and Technical Assistance

 

  • Provides liaison functions between TEA, TRS and other governing entities, and the school districts within the Region 14 ESC.
  • Participates in training, planning, and other meetings conducted by the TEA and Region 20 ESC to effectively implement PEIMS and Ascender Business Services at the local district level.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of PEIMS data requirements and assists school district personnel in effectively managing the system.
  • Plans and conducts training sessions for school district personnel regarding new reporting requirements, changes, and/or other information about PEIMS and/or Ascender Business Services.
  • Assists school districts with PEIMS submissions, including the review of PEIMS files and the approval of PEIMS files so they can be reviewed by TEA for final approval.
  • Provides technical assistance in Ascender.
  • Provides assistance to school districts pursuant to TEA diagnostic reports.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the designated supervisors.

 

 

  • Human Relations

 

  • Exhibits professional courtesy during personal interaction with school district personnel and Region 14 ESC staff.
  • Displays an open-minded attitude by receiving, listening, and reacting to communications.

 

 

  • Specialized Knowledge

 

  • Seeks training in professional areas and provides up-to-date information in areas of responsibility.
  • Recommends, prepares, and presents effective staff development to school personnel.

 

 

  • Personal and Professional Image

 

  • Maintains self-control and good working relations with ESC staff and client district personnel.
  • Exhibits self-motivation toward fulfilling job assignments.
  • Arrives at work and other scheduled events on time.
  • Presents a professional appearance.

 

 

  • Required Training for Continued Employment Consideration

 

  • Attend program training and informational updates
Salary62,328.00 - 76,008.00 Annual
Department
Business Office
Job Category
Professional

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