ESC Region 13 - School Improvement Administrative Specialist

Job Details

Region: 13
School District/Employer: ESC Region 13
District Category/Employer: Education Service Center,
Position: Specialist,
Assignment Level:
Job Title: School Improvement Administrative Specialist
School: Education Service Center Region 13
Campus Description:
Date Posted: 9/5/2025
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Job Summary (Primary Purpose):
The Administrative Specialist for the School Improvement Team serves as a case manager and facilitates targeted efforts around school improvement and the Effective Schools Framework with external partners and internal staff. This position designs, develops, enhances, and delivers training and/or provides educational tools and resources pertaining to school improvement and the Effective Schools Framework.
Major Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Serve as a representative of ESC Region 13, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public;
Work collaboratively with ESC staff to design, develop, implement, communicate, and coordinate customized school improvement and systemic support to improve student performance;
Provide professional development, personalized coaching, and technical assistance to campus and district leaders around school improvement initiatives; including the development of targeted improvement plans and accountability guidance;
Understand and be able to coach on the implementation of the Effective Schools Framework (ESF);
Facilitate and co-facilitate ESF diagnostic visits to campuses involved in the school improvement process;
Provide ESF Lever 1 coaching to school improvement campus leadership;
Design, develop, enhance, and deliver trainings through multiple delivery models for internal and external stakeholders;
Attend meetings regarding school improvement/The Effective Schools Framework and develop required reports, and attend Statewide ESC meetings and State level meetings with TEA;
Collect and analyze LEA data from a variety of qualitative and quantitative sources to assist in designing strategic school improvement plans and/or facilitate data analysis protocol at the LEA;
Collaborate with the Texas Instructional Leadership Coordinator to assist with TIL practices for SI-engaged campuses.
Design, develop, and deliver training and products and/or provide educational tools and resources pertaining to data analysis;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Education/Certificates):
Master's Degree, required
Teaching certificate, required
Administrative certificate, required
Minimum five (5) years teaching
Minimum three (3) years in campus administration or district office administration
Minimum three (3) years experience in coaching campus/district administrators
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Education/Certificates):
Two (2) years of experience serving in a leadership role in school improvement efforts
Campus/district leader of a turnaround campus/district including implementing and monitoring a Targeted Improvement Plan
Three (3) years of leadership in implementing the Effective Schools Framework
Three (3) years experience in working collaboratively with staff, clients, and external partners; shared decision-making
Leadership qualities/competencies in the facilitation of campus and district leaders to address underperforming areas
Proficiency in assessing root causes of strengths and weaknesses of a campus and district
Knowledge of and experience with both state and federal accountability systems
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to one-on-one coach campus and district administrators toward improvement efforts
Proficient use of technology for workplace productivity and presentations
Ability to analyze state, regional, district, and campus data
Experience in developing content and delivering presentations based on adult learning strategies
Salary Range: This is a full-time, twelve (12) month, 232 days with a salary range of $81,352 to $88,000. This is a grant-funded position and continued employment is contingent upon grant renewal
Benefits: Region 13 offers a wide range of benefits to our employees. To learn more view the following link: https://esc13.net/assets/uploads/docs/R13_BenefitsBooklet_2024-25.pdf
How To Apply: You can view the job posting on our website https://esc13.net/careers#job5370 and click apply now.

Contact Person:

Name: Krystal Herrington
Email: krystal.herrington@esc13.txed.net
Address: 5701 Springdale Road
City: Austin
State: TX
Zip: 78723-3646
Phone: (512) 919-5228
Fax: (512) 919-5302