ESC Region 4 - Education Specialist II, Teacher Certification

Job Details

Region: 4
School District/Employer: ESC Region 4
District Category/Employer: Education Service Center,
Position: Specialist,
Assignment Level:
Job Title: Education Specialist II, Teacher Certification
School: Region 4 Education Service Center
Campus Description:
Date Posted: 6/25/2021
Deadline: 2021-07-19
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Job Goal:
Assist in the preparation of educators through a state approved educator certification program in support of the EPSs core purpose and strategic goals.

Major Responsibilities:
1. Oversee all components of the pre-service training program, including:
a. Design;
b. Implementation;
c. Evaluation; and
d. Continuous improvement.
2. Find, vet, interview, contract and supervise instructors for pre-service training.
3. Be accountable for the performance of program candidates in the TExES examinations.
4. Serve as the primary professional point of contact for teacher candidates during pre-service training.
5. Address program participants programmatic issues related to the teacher preparation program.
6. Meet semi-annually with a program advisory committee that ensures stakeholder participation and base support.
7. Participate in information sessions.
8. Maintain the Region 4 Education Service Center status, under the state accountability system for educator preparation programs, as Accredited through compliance with program state and federal requirements.
9. Assist with the curriculum audits and compliance with local, state, and national standards.
10. Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.

Supervision/Personnel Management
Supervision of contract instructors for pre-service training
Qualifications: Education
Masters degree

Certification
Valid Texas Educator Certificate

Experience
1. One year of recent experience with curriculum development for online instruction
2. Two years of recent experience in curriculum design
3. Three years of recent experience in developing and presenting professional development
4. Three years of leadership experience, i.e. Administrative, Department Head/Team Leader, Curriculum Coordinator
5. Five years teaching experience in a traditional district/charter school

Special Knowledge and Skills
Exemplary written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
Principal or Mid-Management certificate
Recent experience in digital learning instructional design
Salary Range: $81,299.00 - $97,363.00
Benefits: Healthcare benefits with generous employer contribution towards premiums
FSA/HSA
TRS Pension Fund Membership
Voluntary retirement plan with employer match
Paid leave
School-based holiday calendar
Employee Wellness Program
How To Apply: To learn more about working at Region 4, to search jobs, and to submit an application, please visit our Careers site at www.esc4.net/Careers.

Contact Person:

Name: Elise Wong
Email: elise.wong@esc4.net
Address: 7145 West Tidwell Road
City: Houston
State: TX
Zip: 77092-2096
Phone: (713) 744-6304
Fax: (713) 744-6514