Regional Coordinator - Reading​/Language Arts, Elementary

Classification:
Admin/Prof

Exemption Status/Test:
Exempt/Professional

Job Grade: 5

Department:
Literacy and Language

Reports To:

Department Director

Job Goal:

Provide professional development and services, develop instructional resources, and participate in special project activities in area(s) of elementary English and Spanish reading/language arts that support the ESC's core purpose and strategic goals.

Qualifications:

Education

Master's degree

Certification/Licensure

Valid Bilingual Texas Teacher Certificate

Experience

* Three years of experience in leadership position(s) related to elementary reading/language arts such as team leader, instructional coach, instructional specialist, or curriculum coordinator

* Five years of experience teaching in Reading/Language Arts

* Experience in developing and presenting professional development

Special Knowledge and Skills

* Broad-based knowledge of reading/language arts education, pedagogy, assessment, instructional technology, and instructional coaching

* Exemplary written and oral communication skills

* Ability to work effectively and efficiently within and across collaborative teams

* Successful completion of the Reading Academies Cohort Leader Screener, preferred

Major Responsibilities:

* Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development.

* Provide support to educators, campuses, and districts by answering questions related to area(s) of responsibility.

* Develop and foster instructional coaching relationships that result in positive student outcomes.

* Develop educational resources to support instruction and positive student outcomes.

* Provide leadership in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating professional development, services, and products in the area(s) of responsibility.

* Assist with planning and implementation of ongoing needs assessment and services for Region 4 customer districts.

* Participate in Region 4 leadership networks to foster collaboration and problem-solving amongst districts and charter schools.

* Assist in planning and developing special project activities, e.g., grant proposals, interdepartmental services, demonstration sites, research studies and other customer-based projects.

* Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.

* Participate in state level functions related to area(s) of responsibility.

* Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.

Supervision/Personnel Management

None

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.