Ed Specialist - Continuous Improvement

Ed Specialist - Continuous Improvement

Texas ESC Region 16 Amarillo, Bell Street Location - Amarillo, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Texas ESC Region 16

Job : 5668547

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Primary

Purpose:


The Ed Specialist - Continuous Improvement will act as a primary resource for accountability and assessment, providing the technical and instructional support necessary for identified Region 16 districts to improve student achievement and successfully manage state-required school improvement intervention.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred
• Texas teacher certification required
• Texas principal certification preferred

Skills

• Experience in intervention and accelerated classroom practices
• Experience incorporating technology within daily practice of classroom instruction
• Texas Teaching experience required
• Knowledge of the Effective District and Effective Schools Framework preferred
• Knowledge of:
  Coaching, modeling, and providing feedback on performance, with an emphasis on identifying and problem-solving through implementation barriers across wide and diverse circumstances;
• In-depth knowledge of instructional leadership practices that lead to improved teaching and learning;
• In-depth knowledge of data-driven practices, lesson planning and formative assessment, observation and feedback, school culture, and change management;
• Knowledge of district practices that impede as well as empower leadership;
• Knowledge of: the accountability system and the necessary actions and measurable progress required to meet state standards.
• Skill in:
  Long-term planning and project management, tracking progress, analytical thinking, conceptual thinking, effective communication, root cause analysis;
• Adult learning and professional development design and delivery.
• Ability to:
  Connect with diverse audiences and understand complex and unique circumstances in order to support growth among individuals and across districts;
• Ability to:
  Set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers demonstrate initiative and persistence in doing more than is expected or required in order to accomplish a challenging task;
• Ability to:
  Set clear expectations and hold others accountable for performance;
  Act with a purpose that impacts and positively influences the perceptions, thinking, and actions of others;
• Ability to:
  Assume leadership of a group for the benefit of the organization;
• Ability to:
  Develop others through coaching, modeling, and providing feedback on performance.

Working Conditions:

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture:
  Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting, frequent standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, and standing
• Motion:
  Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching, occasional driving
• Lifting:
  Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)
• Environment:
  Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate frequent district wide travel and occasional statewide travel; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands:
  Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
• Regular Attendance is an essential function

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provides ongoing support for the districts in Region in the PLC Cycle, state testing, district assessment schedules, TEA testing platforms
• Collaborates with all members of the Leadership and Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT) Team
• Communicates effectively to provide up-to-date information to district/campus personnel regarding developments, initiatives, and priorities at the state and federal level
• Assists district/campus personnel in improving student performance
• Assists districts with…