Texas School Ready Coach

Region:

8

School District/Employer:

District Category/Employer:

Education Service Center,

Position:

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Assignment Level:

Job Title:

Texas School Ready Coach

School:

REGION 8 ESC

Campus Description:

Date Posted:

5/8/2026

Deadline:

2026-05-29

Openings:

1

Commitment:

Full Time

Description/Notes:

CENTER RESPONSIBILITIES

Process all personal timekeeping, travel reporting and other paperwork in a timely manner
Maintain professional attire and grooming appropriate for specific job position.
Demonstrate punctual and regular attendance on the job
Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC
Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC
Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures
Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
Exhibit professionalism in all situations at the ESC
Develop collaborative and positive relationships with schools and co-workers
Exhibit planning and leadership on assigned tasks and projects
Ability to take initiative and exhibit innovative thinking
Keep supervisor advised of all pertinent financial and operations business
Ability to handle constructive criticism in a positive manner
Evidence of following-up and following-through with services
Evidence of professional loyalty
Other duties as assigned by supervisor

DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Ability to handle and see to completion multiple projects simultaneously and on deadline
Demonstrates positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
Be willing to work as a member of a team but also independently
Attends all departmental staff meetings and general staff meetings
Upholds confidentiality of the information processed in all work, if required
Contributes to the accomplishment of departmental, Leadership and Instruction Team, and organizational goals

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

General Description of Duties - Provide classroom support for implementation of a project to support school readiness for prekindergarten children. Coaches must be willing to implement a variety of strategies including side-by-side coaching, co-teaching, instructional planning, and reflective feedback (training will be provided to all coaches). Coaches must be willing to collaborate with CLI staff to ensure TSR fidelity. Travel as necessary to provide coaching, training, and to attend meetings.
Attend and complete all CLI training
Facilitate ongoing professional development as required for the implementation of the project (CIRCLE Preschool Early Language and Literacy training, eCIRCLE facilitation, progress monitoring training, curriculum training, administrator training, etc.)
Work with CLI to support the management of project expenditures (e.g., timely submission of receipts, detailed record keeping of expenditures, following UT policy on project expenditures, etc.)
Participate in training opportunities that may require videotaping of coaching practices and interactions with teachers in the classroom
Support educators with the implementation of instructional strategies as outlined in the eCIRCLE professional development sessions as well as the Classroom Observation Tool
Collaborate with educators to develop lesson plans and daily schedules that reflect a minimum of 3 hours of cognitive instruction
Assist educators in understanding progress monitoring data reports and providing classroom instruction based on these reports
Provide coaching support to educators as required
Use a variety of coaching strategies including video reflection to improve educator quality
Meet with the educator after each classroom visit for a minimum of 20 minutes to encourage educator reflection and set goals
Use required coaching tools (e.g. Classroom Environment Checklist, Classroom Observation Tool) to monitor educator’s progress and to set goals for improvement
Provide educators with written feedback (Short Term Goal Report) after each classroom visit
Work in collaboration with CLI to order, ensure delivery, and inventory educator/classroom materials
Collect, update, track, and manage school, classroom, class, educator, and
child data
Attend and participate in required conference calls hosted by CLI, including collaborative peer viewing and discussion of own video-recorded coaching practices for coaches and coordinators
Participate in the required, ongoing coaching PLC for professional development. Submit coaching samples for peer learning and to earn badges in specific coaching behaviors on an ongoing basis, leading toward a coaching certification
Travel (meaning to drive one’s own vehicle) to and from LEA's to fulfill program and project specifications are required. Out of region travel may also be required.
Coordinate and deliver effective training, staff development, and technical assistance in areas pertinent to the program or project

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS

Additional projects as assigned by supervisor or Executive Director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Up to 240 working days
This is an at-will employment position.
In the event of an economic slump, a reduction-in-force may be necessary. Employees will be notified in writing

FUNDING SOURCE

Grant funded. Grant Cycle End Date: July 31, 2027
Grant funded positions may not exist past the end date.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

4 year degree from a college or university in Early Childhood related field, Advanced degree preferred
3 years’ experience teaching preschool children
3 years’ experience training or coaching adults
Use of research based pre-kindergarten literacy/language/numeracy/science materials and instructional strategies
Understanding of pre-school literacy screening and progress monitoring and how each informs classroom instruction
Understanding of Texas Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines, Texas Infant, Toddler, and Three-Year Old Early Learning Guidelines, Head Start Early Learning Outcomes, and cChild Care Regulation standards
Experience in working with varied groups to achieve integration of early childhood services
Working knowledge of technology (Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, videotaping, uploading documents/videos, etc.)
Recommended by the ESC Executive Director
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Executive Director may find appropriate and acceptable

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