Reading Academy Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-14
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Education / Teaching
Bilingual, Training Instructor / Specialist
Reading Academy Specialist
ESC Region 7 Region 7 ESC - Kilgore, Texas Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in Esc Region 7, and ESC Region 7 Consortium Job Board
Job Details- Job : 5878919
- Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
- Posted: Aug 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
- Starting Date: Immediately
Job Summary: Assist districts/charters in increasing student achievement through professional development and coaching technical assistance in the areas of K-8 Language Arts and STR-based reading curriculum, instruction, and assessment, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Qualifications:
- Education/Training:
- Prefer a Master's Degree in a related field
- Required specialized training in K-8 literacy
- Prefer an elementary and/or secondary degree or certification
- Proficient in the Science of Teaching Reading
Experience:
- At least 5 years of related experience.
- Prefer ten or more years of experience in K-8 literacy instruction.
- Experience in training and coaching adult learners.
Knowledge /
Skills:
- Ability to build, develop and inspire teams
- Task execution (result-oriented)
- Build and cultivate relationships
- Excellent communication, Financial knowledge, Collaborative coaching strategies
- Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress
- Work with frequent interruptions; irregular hours
- Frequent regional travel; occasional statewide travel
Major
Responsibilities and Duties:
Participate with other ESCs, TEA, and Region 7 ESC staff in activities designed to promote improved student performance in literacy.
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Funding
All Region 7 employees are at-will employees. Because your assignment is funded by grants, federal funding, and/or special funding, your continued employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of funding for the position. If funding becomes unavailable due to loss of state/federal funding or due to financial constraints of Region 7 ESC, your position is subject to immediate termination.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $83,615 to $114,365 Per Year
Job Requirements- At least 7 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
- Master degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Angela Venters , Coordinator
- Region 7 ESC
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