School Success Specialist

School Success Specialist

Department:


Learning Leadership and Accountability

Job Goal:


School Success Specialists coordinate all school improvement efforts for districts and campuses implementing state and/or federal accountability interventions through the Effective Schools Framework in partnership with the Texas Education Agency. Additionally, ESC 6 School Success Specialists work with districts and campuses seeking to elevate their current success by fine-tuning the systems and processes already in place to support strategic improvement and growth.

Education:


Campus/district level administrative experience is a must for this position. Individuals that have experience leading campuses or school districts that exhibited high academic performance or have led a turnaround campus are best suited for the position of ESC School Success Specialist. Recent experience at the campus/district leadership level is preferred.


Certified In:

• Texas Teaching Certification
• Principal Certification

Experience:

• Campus/district leadership level experience required

Special Knowledge and Skills:

• Possess leadership skills required to lead the development of a collaborative approach to school improvement.
• Possess expertise in planning, implementing, and managing improvement efforts at the campus/district level.
• Has a full understanding of the state accountability system as well as the federal system of accountability.
• Has the expertise needed to stay abreast of any changes in either the state or federal accountability systems.
• Has the ability to develop and lead staff development for a variety of groups.
• Accepts the responsibility of being accountable for the success of campuses/districts in school improvement.
• Has the ability to work with adult learners.
• Has recent campus/district leadership and management experience.
• Is a change agent that can work with groups with divergent thinking.
• Maintain results-orientation.
• Skilled in the use of data to improve academic performance.
• Practices strong communication skills.
• Operates from a sense of urgency in implementing the school improvement efforts required.
• Has the ability to provide positive and critical feedback to all involved.
• Is willing to attend many meetings related to school improvement across the region.
• Has the flexibility to make changes to plans identified as being less efficient.
• Knows how to recognize and celebrate success.
• Has knowledge of school improvement requirements set forth in statute

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Critically evaluate and provide feedback on targeted improvement, turnaround plans, and mid-year funding reports for alignment to the Effective Schools Framework (ESF)
• Communicate and influence leaders by providing effective feedback related to targeted improvement and turnaround plans that result in schools taking action toward school improvement.
• Provide high-quality customer service to external stakeholders (DCSIs and other primary campus contacts, principals, etc.) by providing valuable feedback, guidance, and support in navigating the school improvement process.
• Ensure approved targeted improvement and turnaround plans result in achievement of school accountability scores.
• Participate in all meetings, training, and other sessions involving school improvement in their assigned schools.
• Assist in the development of specific capacity building services based on identified campus needs.
• Conduct ESF (Effective School Framework) Diagnostics for campuses.
• Serve as a Texas Instructional Leadership coach
• Monitors progress and effectiveness of school improvement efforts across the Region.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None


Equipment used:

• Computer
• Standard office equipment

Working Conditions:

• Self-discipline that will enable continuous learning
• Multi-task with frequent interruptions and with minimal supervision
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Prolonged and irregular work hours on occasion
• Frequent travel
• Occasional lifting, eye strain and repetitive hand motions