Job Details
| Region: | 11 |
| School District/Employer: | ESC Region 11 |
| District Category/Employer: | Education Service Center, |
| Position: | , |
| Assignment Level: | |
| Job Title: | Administrator Coach - Regional Assessment |
| School: | ESC Region 11 |
| Campus Description: | |
| Date Posted: | 7/10/2024 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Primary Purpose Supervising the regional testing program, ensuring compliance with state and national testing requirements; assuring technical support for online and in-person testing, as well as liaison to the Texas Education Agency and state assessment vendors; coordinating, marketing, supporting, and training district and campus staff in the service center’s Data System Resources (DRS) such as Eduphoria, DMAC, TEKSbank, and Mastery Prep. Serving as regional testing coordinator, interfacing with 76 school districts and 40 charters. Utilizing assessment and data tools to support formative and summative data analysis and continuous improvement. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Education/Certification ❖ Masters Degree in related area (required) ❖ Bachelor's Degree (required) ❖ Valid Texas Teacher Certificate, (required) ❖ Valid Administrator Certificate, (required) Special Knowledge/Skills ❖ Knowledge and understanding of test measurement concepts including norm-referenced assessment procedures, interpretation, and data analysis ❖ Knowledge and understanding of TEA accountability requirements and test administrative procedures ❖ Knowledge and understanding of Assessment Data Systems (Eduphoria, DMAC Solutions, MAPS, NWEA, TFAR, etc.) ❖ Knowledge and understanding of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google equivalents ❖ Skill, knowledge, and ability to communicate with a broad and diverse constituency ❖ Skill and ability to present data and training to a regional administrative audience both in-person and virtually ❖ Strong organizational skills to organize multiple training sessions regionwide ❖ Understanding of college entrance exams and College Board assessments such as TSIA, Advanced Placement, ACT/SAT ESC Region 11 Human Resources 2024 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION 11 JOB DESCRIPTION Experience ❖ Minimum of three years of central office experience (required) ❖ Minimum of two years of campus administrative experience (preferred) ❖ Minimum of three years as a testing coordinator in a K-12 public school system (required) Essential Duties and Responsibilities *This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions. **This position may be partially or completely funded using grant and/or federal monies and is assigned programs to include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of funds. Assessment: ❖ Provide training and support for leaders with test measurement concepts including norm-referenced assessment procedures, interpretation, and data analysis ❖ Provide technical assistance and professional development regarding campus leadership development in the areas of data analysis and continuous improvement ❖ Train and support campus and/or district staff regarding the understanding and appropriate use of assessment data ❖ Train and support campus and/or district staff to ensure proper administration of all norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments ❖ Manage assigned projects or processes to achieve defined outcomes and meet required due dates for compliance with state requirements ❖ Support District Testing Coordinators in the management of state and local test administration ❖ Collaborate with the accountability, special programs, MTSS, GT, and, emergent bilingual specialists to identify professional development needs associated with assessment and data analysis to close student achievement gaps among sub-groups ❖ Take the initiative to develop professional, appropriate training and technical support for regional assignments ❖ Support the efforts of the School Improvement Team, Accountability Specialist, and other departments at the ESC as directed to support professional development for district or campus needs ❖ Support and coordinate the annual assessment conference with ESC Region 10 and ESC Region 11 ❖ Support and coordinator site sessions and monthly support sessions on Assessment Data Systems (Eduphoria, DMAC Solutions, MAPS, NWEA, etc.) ESC Region 11 Human Resources 2024 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION 11 JOB DESCRIPTION ❖ Coordinate, market, support, and utilize in the service center’s Data System Resources (DRS) such as Eduphoria, DMAC, TEKSbank, and Mastery Prep to train professional learning communities on the use of formative data ❖ Skill, knowledge, and ability to communicate assessment security procedures and legal requirements School Improvement: ❖ Ensures LEAs meet the grant program requirements for the School Improvement Grant and/or the Effective Schools Framework Facilitation Grant ❖ Has a deep understanding of Texas School Accountability, and higher education assessment accountability ❖ Cultivates relationships and designs professional learning for campus leaders and District Coordinators of School Improvement (DCSIs) ❖ Ability to -coach and support district and campus leaders in developing an improvement plan aligned to rigorous goals and develop systems and structures to support the implementation of the plan ❖ In-depth knowledge of campus leaders’ roles as instructional leaders, including critical instructional leadership tasks such as observation/feedback cycles, data analysis, and professional development ❖ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Effective Schools Framework Diagnostics & Professional Development: ❖ Ability to analyze and synthesize data and other authentic instructional artifacts to assess leadership proficiency ❖ Ability to self-reflect, apply feedback, and continuously improve ❖ Ability to develop the capacity to write an Effective School Framework Diagnostic report with support and guidance from the School Improvement Lead or designee ❖ Ability to develop the capacity to complete an Academic Review report with support and guidance from School Improvement Lead or designee ❖ Ability to attend all required TEA training related to job responsibilities ❖ Strong organizational and time management skills ❖ Strong verbal and written skills ❖ Attend state and local training for state accountability, College Board requirements, and Data Resource Systems as required ❖ Perform all other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor or Director Supervisory Duties None Equipment/Specialized Software Used Computers, projection devices, control panels in meeting rooms, printers, productivity software, software specific to the job assignment, network resources, internet resources, and other hardware and software necessary to perform the functions of the job effectively and efficiently. ESC Region 11 Human Resources 2024 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION 11 JOB DESCRIPTION Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors) Mental: Public relations and people skills are always required, work with frequent interruptions, and maintain professional composure and confidentiality under stress. Physical: Occasional prolonged and irregular hours, ability to move tables and chairs and load/unload boxes and materials. Prolonged use of a computer. Environmental: Open cubicles/workstations. Travel: Travel to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in the region and some overnight travel is required. Assignments to districts are based on the needs of the LEA and the availability of consultants. Mileage is reimbursed and arrangements for overnight travel are provided by ESC Region 11. Evaluation Annual performance evaluation will be performed in accordance with the adopted policies of the Education Service Center Region 11. Employment in this position is contingent upon performance, need, and funding. |
| Qualifications: | |
| Salary Range: | $90,759 (minimum) to $110,681 (midpoint) |
| Benefits: | $645 monthly contribution for Medical Insurance Competitive Pay and Growth Opportunities 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) |
| How To Apply: | https://skyward.iscorp.com/Esc11TXBus/ApplicantTracking/JobBoard/ViewAll/62 |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Derrick C. Spurlock |
| Email: | dspurlock@esc11.net |
| Address: | 1451 S. Cherry Lane |
| City: | White Settlement |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 76108 |
| Phone: | (817) 740-3639 |
| Fax: | (817) 740-7600 |