Regional Coordinator - Reading/Language Arts, Elementary

Classification: Admin/Prof


Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional


Job Grade: 5


Department: Literacy and Language


Reports To: Department Director

Job Goal:


Provide professional development and services, develop instructional resources, and participate in special project activities in area(s) of elementary English and Spanish reading/language arts that support the ESC's core purpose and strategic goals.

Qualifications:

Education


Master's degree

Certification/Licensure


Valid Bilingual Texas Teacher Certificate

Experience

1. Three years of experience in leadership position(s) related to elementary reading/language arts such as team leader, instructional coach, instructional specialist, or curriculum coordinator
2. Five years of experience teaching in Reading/Language Arts
3. Experience in developing and presenting professional development

Special Knowledge and Skills

1. Broad-based knowledge of reading/language arts education, pedagogy, assessment, instructional technology, and instructional coaching
2. Exemplary written and oral communication skills
3. Ability to work effectively and efficiently within and across collaborative teams
4. Successful completion of the Reading Academies Cohort Leader Screener, preferred

Major Responsibilities :

1. Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development.
2. Provide support to educators, campuses, and districts by answering questions related to area(s) of responsibility.
3. Develop and foster instructional coaching relationships that result in positive student outcomes.
4. Develop educational resources to support instruction and positive student outcomes.
5. Provide leadership in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating professional development, services, and products in the area(s) of responsibility.
6. Assist with planning and implementation of ongoing needs assessment and services for Region 4 customer districts.
7. Participate in Region 4 leadership networks to foster collaboration and problem-solving amongst districts and charter schools.
8. Assist in planning and developing special project activities, e.g., grant proposals, interdepartmental services, demonstration sites, research studies and other customer-based projects.
9. Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
10. Participate in state level functions related to area(s) of responsibility.
11. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.

Supervision/Personnel Management


None

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands:


Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.