REACH Professional Development and Data Tools Specialist

ESC Region 11 - REACH Professional Development and Data Tools Specialist

Job Title: REACH Professional Development and Data Tools Specialist

School: ESC Region 11

Campus

Description:

ESC Region 11

Date Posted: 11/10/2025

Deadline: Until Filled

Openings: 1

Commitment: Full Time

Primary

Purpose:

The REACH Professional Development and Data Tools Specialist supports the development and implementation of data systems and professional development to improve the identification, enrollment, service delivery, and academic outcomes for students experiencing homelessness. This role plays a critical part in ensuring programmatic compliance with TEHCY grant requirements and facilitates collaboration across the ESC Region 11 McKinney-Vento team and the ESC Technology Department.

• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in education, or a related field (required)
• Education/Certification: Master’s degree (preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in education data management, systems analysis, or program evaluation at the district/ESC level (required)
• Experience: Experience working with federal or state education grants (preferred)
• Experience: Prior experience supporting homeless education programs or vulnerable student populations (preferred)
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, presentation software, and analytics tools
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to design, develop, and implement user-friendly data tracking and reporting systems
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience with TEA data systems and coding (e.g., PEIMS, identification codes)
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to interpret and apply federal and state policy to data systems
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively across departments
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  High level of organization, attention to detail, and project management
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of adult learning theory and experience delivering professional development

• Collaborate with the ESC Region 11 IT Department to design and deliver data tools through professional development to support identification, enrollment tracking, and service coordination for McKinney-Vento students
• Analyze data trends across ESC Region 11 School Systems to identify gaps in identification, zero-data campuses, and opportunities for technical assistance
• Develop technical solutions that allow School Systems to monitor student outcomes (attendance, graduation, academic progress) in alignment with TEHCY performance measures
• Maintain documentation for all technical tools and systems for user accessibility and scalability
• Collaborate with McKinney-Vento program specialists, ESC IT staff, and LEA personnel to ensure interoperability and user adoption of systems
• Provide ongoing professional development and data tools training and support to ESC and district staff on the use of technical tools and data dashboards
• Serve as the main point of contact in compiling data for grant reporting, TEA performance metrics, PPM, and annual program reviews
• Participate in site visits or virtual check-ins with School Systems to assess technical tool utilization and recommend adjustments
• Support the ESC and participating School Systems in meeting TEHCY grant requirements, including data-informed planning, needs assessments, and program evaluation
• Provide input and support for the TEHCY self-assessment and performance monitoring process
• Develop reports, visualizations, and presentations to communicate program impact to internal and external stakeholders
• Stay current on changes in TEA data reporting requirements, TEHCY performance measures, and grant updates
• Attend relevant TEHCY and TEA professional development, conferences, and training
• Support other ESC-wide initiatives that impact students experiencing homelessness
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for TEHCY initiatives, including quantitative and qualitative metrics to assess short- and long-term impact
• Lead and participate in regular program performance reviews, using disaggregated data to assess trends and identify equity gaps in service delivery
• Offer feedback and strategic consultation to ESC and LEA teams to promote a culture of data use, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with ESC and grant priorities

Salary Range: $94,459 to $115,194 Per Year

• $645 monthly contribution for Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pay and Growth Opportunities
• Retirement Account Matching Program
• HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life, Cancer Insurance Offered
• 10 Local Sick Paid Days provided Annually (Per School Year)
• 5 State Personal Paid Leave Days provided Annually (Per School Year)

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