Title: Assistant Director – EPP Development & Mentoring

Classification: Admin/Prof

Exemption Status/Test:  Exempt/Professional                                

Job Grade: 6

Department: Educator Development                                 

Reports To: Department Director

Job Goal:

Lead the creation and implementation of the Region 4 Inspire Texas coursework programs and development coaching processes for teacher and advanced certification programs. Utilize research-based best practices in lesson internalization, lesson delivery, and instructional strategies. Ensure compliance with certification requirements of the Texas Education Agency.

This position will also provide oversight of ESC Mentoring Fellow and Texas Strategic Staffing programs and staff.

Qualifications:

Education

Master’s degree

Certification/Licensure

1. Principal or Mid-Management certificate
2. Texas Teaching certificate or related certificate/licensure
3. Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) certification
4. Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) certification

 Experience

1. At least three years of experience and expertise in implementing new teacher mentorship programs at the campus or district level
2. Experience working with pre- and early-service teachers
3. Experience with implementation of the Texas Instructional Leadership (TIL) program
4. Experience with the implementation of High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS), and/or Strong Foundations
5. Experience working for an EPP
6. Experience engaging school community members
7. At least three years of experience in central office leadership at the district level
8. At least three years of experience working in teacher and/or principal development at the district or regional level
9. Three years of experience in campus administration as assistant principal and/or principal
10. Five years of teaching experience in a traditional district and or charter school

Special Knowledge and Skills

1. Ability to effectively communicate, in both oral and written formats, with a wide variety of stakeholders
2. Strong long-term planning and project management skills, including establishing outcomes, determining evaluative measures, and tracking progress
3. Knowledge and use of effective data protocols and systems
4. Ability to produce data analysis and visualization
5. Outstanding interpersonal, collaboration, facilitation, and management skills
6. Results orientation coupled with a strong work ethic
7. Excellent organization, coordination, and time management skills
8. Broad-based knowledge of school district leadership and administration
9. Superior presentation skills, including use of presentation multi-media and varied technology platforms
10. Ability to inspire and work well with campus and district leaders from all levels throughout the state

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in project management
2. Experience as central office district level administrator
3. Experience as a campus-based administrator
4. Experience in developing and presenting professional learning, including the associated online tools
5. Principal or Mid-Management certificate
6. T-TESS certification
7. T-PESS certification

Major Responsibilities:

Educator Preparation Program Responsibilities:

1. Supervise Region 4’s EPP implementation, from program participation through certification of EPP candidates.
2. Understand key characteristics of the federal and state accountability systems, Bluebonnet Learning curriculum, effective instructional strategies, Reading Academies, Math Academies, T-TESS, and T-PESS.
3. Provide necessary support to program participants through personal communications, information sessions, and related events.
4. Anticipate and address field-based issues with a high degree of responsiveness and follow through.
5. Communicate effectively to ensure program and school staff are fully aware and supportive of program components and certification expectations.
6. Maintain current knowledge of state certification regulations and ensure program compliance with such.
7. Oversee ASEP and Title II compliance.
8. Oversee the program practicum component including internship, clinical teaching support, residency support, registered apprenticeships, field supervision, and communications with participating school systems.
9. Ensure the continuous good standing of Region 4 Education Service Center under the state accountability system for educator preparation programs as “Accredited” through excellent data reporting and compliance with program state and federal requirements.
10. Collaborate with the department team to supervise the development, planning, implementation, and presentation of effective professional learning, products, and services in the area of educator preparation to improve student outcomes.
11. Provide expert technical assistance to area districts related to compliance with state and federal laws, state policy and regulations, and adherence to ethical and legal standards that impact educator preparation.

Region 4 ESC Responsibilities:

1. Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional learning sessions, series, convenings, and conferences.
2. Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
3. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that supports this position.
4. Collect program data, maintain accuracy of information, and submit data reports as needed by the Department Director as well as state and federal agencies in support of accountability measures.
5. Assist the Department Director with budget development and management for Region 4’s EPP.
6. Support the Department Director in ensuring annual goals for Region 4’s EPP are met, including internship/clinical teacher placement targets.

Texas Mentoring Training Grant Responsibilities

1. Ensure the Regional Coordinator - ESC Mentoring Fellow completes all orientation, training, and learning activities as requested by the US PREP team and TEA team, which may include reading and reviewing material, learning about supported LEAs, and attending learning sessions.
2. Ensure the Regional Coordinator - ESC Mentoring Fellow earns certification to redeliver the TMT training.
3. Ensure the Regional Coordinator - ESC Mentoring Fellow redelivers TMT through a Trainer-of-Trainers (ToT) model and receive coaching from the contractor and TEA on redelivery.
4. Ensure the Regional Coordinator - ESC Mentoring Fellow creates a Region 4 ESC TMT business model for the TMT to operationalize district support and maintain sustainability.

Texas Strategic Staffing State Lead Grant Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the State Lead – Texas Strategic Staffing (State Lead – TSS) coaches and provides implementation support to other ESCs.
2. Ensure the State Lead – TSS provides collaborative support to the US PREP Lead during design and implementation years for strategic staffing from pipeline to leadership (P2L).
3. Ensure the State Lead – TSS provides Texas Strategic Staffing training support and facilitation to program participants.

Texas Strategic Staffing: ESC Direct Grant Responsibilities:

1. Attend regular virtual check-ins with TEA to receive updates on the current progress of Region 4 and statewide updates on the strategic staffing service
2. Ensure the Regional Facilitator – Texas Strategic Staffing (Regional Facilitator – TSS) completes training and coaching sessions needed to provide high quality technical assistance to LEAs.
3. Ensure the Regional Facilitator supports the LEA and partner in the design and implementation of a strategic staffing model plan that will ensure the teacher residency model is sustainable.

Supervision/Personnel Management

Supervise the ESC Mentoring Fellow, State Lead – TSS, Regional Facilitator – TSS, Regional Coordinator, Regional Development Coaches, and Customer Experience Representatives working in Region 4’s EPP, including completing performance evaluations and conducting staff training.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/Mental Demands:

Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.