Job Details
| Region: | 1 |
| School District/Employer: | ESC Region 1 |
| District Category/Employer: | Education Service Center, |
| Position: | Executive Director, |
| Assignment Level: | |
| Job Title: | Executive Director - Region One ESC |
| School: | Region One Education Service Center |
| Campus Description: | The Region One Education Service Center is part of a state-wide system of 20 regional education service centers created in 1965 by the 59th Texas Legislature to assist school districts across the state. Originally slated to work with school districts as a media center, the role of the education service center has expanded to work alongside school districts to carry out the three main objectives as stipulated in the TEC 8.002: to assist school districts in improving student performance in each region of the system; enable school districts to operate more efficiently and economically; and implement initiatives assigned by the legislature or commissioner. Located in South Texas on the United States/Mexico border, Region One ESC serves 38 school districts and 10 charter school systems in the eight county areas of Brooks County, Cameron County, Hidalgo County, Jim Hogg County, Starr County, Webb County, Willacy County, and Zapata County. |
| Date Posted: | 11/10/2021 |
| Deadline: | 2021-12-14 |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Executive Director The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Board of Directors and offers the leadership necessary to carry out the Vision, Mission, and Goals of the service center. The Executive Director organizes support to regional school districts and charter schools for improving student performance, increasing efficiency and economy of school operations, and implementing statewide initiatives as required by the state legislature and the Commissioner of Education. The Executive Director is committed to employment quality, equity and integrity in Region One Education Service Center employment practices. |
| Qualifications: | Professional Qualifications Doctoral Degree from an accredited institution, strongly preferred Masters Degree in Education from an accreditedinstitution, required Minimum of three (3) years successful Superintendent experience Minimum of three (3) years successful campusadministrator experience Minimum of three (3) years successful schoolteacher experience Demonstrated ability to develop, engage, and maintain partnerships in collaboration with district leadership, staff, and stakeholders Strong ethics and integrity Visionary and inspirational leader with ability to understand the importance of being a regional leader Proven success in leading change management and establishing a culture and practice of continuous improvement Understand and able to meet the districts diverse needs and circumstances Demonstrated innovative and successful leadership Demonstrated knowledge of school law, programsand services Demonstrated ability to adapt and handle multiple complex leadership efforts simultaneously Strong two-way communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Strong finance, budget preparation and fiscal management experience Ability to communicate fluently, verbally and in writing; Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred Ability to understand and adapt to the culture of the Region |
| Salary Range: | Salary & Benefits The salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and guidelines approved by the Commissioner of Education. |
| Benefits: | Salary & Benefits The salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and guidelines approved by the Commissioner of Education. |
| How To Apply: | An application can be accessed at: https://oneappesc1.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job_board_form?op=view&JOB_ID=4900014720&COMPANY_ID=00015377&redirect_qs=&redirect_qs=start_index%3D100%26softsort%3DCOMPANY_AND_NAME%26APPLICANT_TYPE_ID%3D00000001%26COMPANY_ID%3D00015377 Executive Director-Region One ESC Application All interested applicants must submit the following items in order to be considered for the Region One ESC Executive Director vacancy: 1. Letter of intent - must be submitted as an attachment to the online application. The letter of intent should outline professional experiences that qualify applicant for the Executive Director position. Letter of intent should be addressed to: Region One ESC Executive Director Application Attn: Sonia Falcon, Board Chairperson c/o Office of Human Resources 1900 W. Schunior Edinburg, Texas 78541 2. Region One ESC online application (ONE*APP) 3. Resum - must be submitted as an attachment to the online application. 4. A portfolio ( must be submitted as an attachment to the online application) to include: a. Professional mission statement i. Educational philosophy ii. Leadership style iii. Professional goals iv. Vision for Region One ESC b. Summary of significant professional development attended c. Sample(s) of presentations conducted d. Highlight of professional accomplishments e. Listing of awards and recognitions f. List of memberships in professional organizations g. Special skills and talents 5. Three professional letters of recommendation - must be submitted as an attachment to the online application. 6. Copies of transcripts (unofficial)- must be submitted as an attachment to the online application. Official transcript(s) will be required prior to commencement of employment. 7. Finalist(s) will be required to submit a copy of recent (last 30 days) comprehensive credit report from one of the three major credit bureaus *Application and supporting documents must be received by DECEMBER 14, 2021 |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Brenda J Balderaz |
| Email: | bbalderaz@esc1.net |
| Address: | 1900 West Schunior |
| City: | Edinburg |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78541 |
| Phone: | (956) 984-6100 |
| Fax: | (956) 984-7640 |