Assistant Director-Talent Training & Support

Region 4 Education Service Center REGION 4 ESC - HOUSTON, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5947747

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Title: Assistant Director-Talent Training & Support

Classification: Administrative/Professional

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Administrative

Job Grade: 6

Department: Educator Development

Reports To: Department Director

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for educator development initiatives designed to strengthen teacher preparation, instructional practice, educator effectiveness, and talent retention across Region
4. Focused primarily on the Region 4 Inspire Texas Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and regional educator development priorities, this position leads the design, implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of high-quality, research-based professional learning, coaching, mentoring, and talent development programs.

• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field

• Valid Texas teacher, and principal or equivalent administrator certificate
• Valid Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) certification
• Valid Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) certification

• Extensive knowledge of House Bill 2 (HB
  2), Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements, educator standards, organizational priorities, and evidence-based practices
• Understanding of goals of key state and grant-funded initiatives, including Texas Reading Academies, Texas Math Academies, Teacher Incentive Allotment, and Texas Mentorship Training
• Experience collaborating with internal content experts, school system and campus leaders, teachers, external partners, and TEA representatives to translate research and policy into practical systems and professional learning that improve educator practice and student outcomes
• Experience implementing Teach Like a Champion at the campus and or district level
• Expertise in project management, educator development, instructional leadership, professional learning, coaching, and program implementation

• Five (5) years of exemplary classroom teaching experience
• Two(2) years of successful educational leadership at the district level and three (3) years at the campus level
• Experience in mentoring or coaching teachers and leaders to improve student outcomes

• Exceptional project management, relationship-building, communication, data analysis, and continuous improvement skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple initiatives and achieve measurable program milestones
• Demonstrated strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented leadership with expertise in educator development, instructional leadership, professional learning, coaching, and program implementation

• Strategic Leadership & Program Management
  • Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for regional educator development initiatives aligned to HB 2, TEA priorities, and Region 4 strategic goals.
  • Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of grant-funded and TEA-aligned talent development initiatives.
  • Establish clear implementation plans, timelines, performance indicators, and quarterly milestones for assigned programs and initiatives.
  • Monitor program progress, identify barriers and opportunities, and implement timely adjustments to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining alignment across programs, departments, school systems, and external partners.
  • Develop and maintain systems for monitoring program quality, implementation fidelity, participant engagement, and outcomes.
  • Prepare regular progress reports, executive updates, presentations, and recommendations for Region 4 leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure grant deliverables, reporting requirements, and program milestones are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Talent Training & Professional Learning
  • Lead the design and implementation of high-quality, research-based professional learning that strengthens teacher effectiveness, instructional practice, and leadership capacity.
  • Coordinate professional learning delivered by Region 4 content experts and external partners, including Teach Like a Champion (TLAC).
  • Ensure professional learning is practice-based,…