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Job Goal: Provide professional development and services, develop products, and participate in special project activities in the area of Student Evaluation that support the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals. Qualifications: Education Master’s degree Certification/Licensure Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP), Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), or Certified Educational Diagnostician Experience 1. Minimum of five years campus-based experience in evaluation and identification of all disabilities 2. Minimum of three years district-wide experience in Special Education or Psychological Services, i.e. Team Lead, Coordinator 3. Experience in developing and presenting professional development 4. Experience leading collaborative multidisciplinary teams 5. Experience developing resources (i.e., guidelines, online training, tools) to support assessment professionals and/or teachers Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Exemplary written and oral communication skills 2. Experience in gathering and reviewing data related to identification of students with disabilities under special education law 3. Experience in developing Individualized Educational Plans based on data 4. Specific training, knowledge, and extensive practice with norm-referenced instruments (specifically cognitive, achievement, developmental, and psychological/behavioral measures) 5. Proficiency in writing formal evaluation reports 6. Broad-based knowledge in state and federal rules and regulations related to special education, especially in the areas of Child Find, student evaluation, and the ARD process Major Responsibilities: 1. Collaborate with team members to develop, plan, and implement professional development, products, and services for clients related to Child Find, evaluation, and collaborative ARD supports. 2. Provide assistance in activities related to compliance with state and federal laws and State Board of Education rules and regulations. 3. Participate in developing, planning, and implementing programs to meet the unique needs of diverse populations of students with disabilities. 4. Help plan and implement ongoing needs assessment systems for client programs and Region 4 services. 5. Participate in developing communication networks between the service center and client personnel. 6. Help monitor the effectiveness of department activities in the region and provide leadership in evaluating those activities. 7. Assist in planning and developing special project activities, i.e. grant proposals, interdepartmental services, demonstration sites, research studies, and other clientbased projects. 8. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.

Job Goal: Provide professional development and services, develop products, and participate in special project activities in the area of instructional technology and online content development that support the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals. Qualifications: Education Master’s degree Certification/Licensure Texas Teacher Certificate Experience 1. Minimum of five years teaching experience with three years in which the integration of technology was a major focus 2. Experience in online instructional design 3. Experience in developing and presenting professional development Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Expert in digital productivity and eLearning development tools 2. Broad-based knowledge of pedagogy, assessment, instructional technology, and instructional coaching 3. Broad-based knowledge of K-12 curriculum structures, instruction, and assessment 4. Broad-based knowledge of curriculum support and instructional coaching 5. Exemplary written and oral communication skills Major Responsibilities: 1. Develop products to support instruction and programming. 2. Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development. 3. Provide technical assistance and customized services. 4. Provide leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating professional development, services, and products in the area(s) of responsibility. 5. Assist with planning and implementation of ongoing needs assessment and services for Region 4 customer districts. 6. Participate in developing communication networks between Region 4 customer district personnel. 7. Assist in planning and developing special project activities, e.g., grant proposals, interdepartmental services, demonstration sites, research studies, and other customer-based projects. 8. Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility. 9. Participate in state level functions related to area(s) of responsibility 10. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.

Job Goal: Provide professional development and services, develop educational resources, and participate in special project activities in the area of Elementary Mathematics, including bilingual and dual-language programs, which support the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals. Qualifications: Education Master’s degree Certification Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with certification area(s) that include K – grade 5 and bilingual education Preferred Certification Core Subjects: Early Childhood – Grade 6 with bilingual certification Experience 1. Five years teaching experience in K-5 mathematics, including experiences in bilingual and/or dual-language programs 2. Three years of experience in leadership positions related to mathematics, such as team leader, instructional coach, instructional specialist, or curriculum coordinator 3. Experience in developing and presenting effective professional development 4. Experience in providing effective instructional coaching, including peer coaching Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Broad-based knowledge of K-5 mathematics pedagogy, assessment, and instructional technology 2. Ability to work effectively and efficiently within and across collaborative teams 3. Exemplary written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish Major Responsibilities: 1. Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development. 2. Develop and foster instructional coaching relationships that result in positive student outcomes. 3. Develop educational resources to support instruction and positive student outcomes. 4. Provide support to educators, campuses, and districts by answering questions related to area(s) of responsibility. 5. Provide leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating professional development, instructional coaching, and educational resources in the area(s) of responsibility. 6. Assist with planning and implementation of ongoing needs assessment and services for traditional school districts and charter schools. 7. Assist in planning and developing special project activities, e.g., grant proposals, interdepartmental collaboration, demonstration sites, research studies, and other customer-based projects. 8. Engage in professional development to maintain and increase depth of knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility. 9. Participate in state level functions related to area(s) of responsibility. 10. Provide assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.

Job Goal: Ensure the integration of appropriate school mental health services (SMH) through the SchoolWide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF) for Mental Health (MH). The CPM will also be responsible for addressing the specific needs of the local education agency (LEA) served by the AWARE grant, primarily Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, by developing a Comprehensive Services Plan (CSP). Qualifications: Education Master’s degree in special education, education, psychology, counseling, related mental health area and/or social work Certification/Licensure 1. Texas teaching certificate with required endorsement or professional license/certificate in related field (e.g., Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Master Social Worker) Experience 1. Five years of experience working in education and/or collaborating with local mental health authorities and other community-based service and health agencies 2. Experience and understanding of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) implementation best practices, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and mental health systems/services within school settings 3. Demonstrated program and project management experience, including evaluating program deliverables and ensuring the success of identified outcomes 4. Experience developing and presenting professional development Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of mental health services in public school settings with emphasis in areas of evidence-based strategies reflecting trauma-informed, mindfulness, self-regulation, prosocial skills, and resiliency building strategies to increase school engagement 2. Strong consultation skills for communicating with administrators, teachers, parents, students and mental health professionals 3. Knowledge of the critical elements and implementation of the PBIS framework and school-wide and targeted supports to strengthen mental health wellness 4. Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills 5. Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group and large group situations to students, parents, district staff and community/mental health professionals 6. Extensive knowledge of behavioral principles 7. Established connections with local mental health authorities and community-based mental health services Preferred Qualifications 1. Doctorate preferred 2. Experience in the public school setting at campus and/or district levels Major Responsibilities: 1. Implement services in Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District to improve or expand mental health-related interventions and services across school-aged youth and family-serving systems 2. Increase and improve access to culturally competent and developmentally appropriate school- and community-based mental health services, particularly for children and youth with SED or SMI 3. Develop school-based mental health programs staffed by behavioral health specialists to screen for, provide early intervention for and to address any ongoing mental health needs of children with symptoms consistent with a mental disorder(s) or SED 4. Develop and implement an Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) to build partnerships with MH providers, businesses, community groups and families that will broaden and link all services available to students and families, coordinate funding streams, make policy and program changes to improve service delivery and develop a plan for sustaining MH services when the grant period ends 5. Develop an infrastructure that will sustain services in ESCs (Education Service Center) and LEAs served by the grant 6. Build regional and statewide capacity for promoting mental health awareness and evidencebased practices for school-based and school-connected mental health services 7. Collaborate with the ESC, Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA), TEA Project Coordinator and the SMHA Co-Coordinator on building the IDP, linking AWARE Texas with existing resources and on implementing any policy and program changes that are needed in systems and project strategies as communicated by the TEA Project Coordinator 8. Collaborate with TEA to develop and pilot tools that support SMH 9. Coordinate and ensure rapid on-site access to clinical services including screening, assessment and appropriate interventions or treatment for all students in a crisis or those exhibiting symptoms of Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) or Serious Mental Illness (SMI) through the utilization/consultation/coordination with licensed Mental Health/Behavioral Health Specialists (MHBHS) to respond on site in targeted schools 10. Conduct outreach and engagement with school-aged youth and their families to increase awareness and identification of mental health issues and to promote positive mental health. 11. Connect families, schools and communities to increase engagement and involvement in planning and implementing school and community programs for school-aged youth 12. Equip schools with the ability to immediately respond to the needs of youth who may be exhibiting behavioral/psychological signs of a severity indicating the need for clinical intervention 13. Develop an infrastructure that will sustain and expand mental health and behavioral health services and supports for school-aged youth when federal funding ends 14. Develop and implement a comprehensive plan of evidence-based culturally competent and developmentally appropriate school- and community-based mental health services 15. Develop and implement a workforce development training plan to increase the mental health awareness and literacy of school staff, administrators, parents and others who interact with school-aged youth 16. Engage in local and state program and process development to support improvements in school-aged youth and family-serving systems through the coordination and integration of funding streams to support programs with similar goals 17. Develop and implement meaningful ways to engage students and their families by involving them in the design and implementation of education and community initiatives 18. Establish relationships with local businesses, families and community groups to broaden and link all community resources available to school-aged youth and their families 19. Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other required documents 20. Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility 21. Collect and analyze data to evaluate the program effectiveness 22. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable grant that funds this position Supervision/Personnel Management Provide program support and staff activity management to LEA staff funded by AWARE project grant to ensure program deliverables are met. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands: Frequent and routine travel to AWARE project site Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District. Additional travel to locations throughout the Region 4 area; some statewide travel expected. Must have reliable transportation; expect 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 and with frequent interruptions, maintains emotional control under pressure.

Job Goal: Support identified campuses through turnaround plan development utilizing the Effective Schools Framework design. Assist campus leadership teams through professional development, observation, coaching, and feedback to meet the needs of campuses, districts and campus administrators in support of the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals. Qualifications: Education Master’s degree Certification 1. Texas Educator Certificate 2. Principal Certificate Experience 1. Three years of experience in campus administration as an assistant principal and/or principal or three years of district-level leadership experience 2. Five years of teaching experience in a traditional district/charter school 3. Experience in developing and presenting professional development Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Demonstrated success in leading major district/campus improvement initiatives 2. Ability to analyze complex datasets to inform decision-making 3. Broad-base knowledge of effective campus practices in instructional leadership, staff and student culture, well-supported teachers, high-quality curriculum, and data-driven instruction Exemplary written and oral communication skills 4. Demonstrated skill in motivating and influencing others towards outcomes through the use of effective coaching 5. Ability to set goals and develop and meet timelines with limited supervision Preferred Qualifications 1. T-TESS certification 2. AEL certification 3. T-PESS certification Major Responsibilities: 1. Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development for campus and district leadership teams. 2. Develop tools and resources to support school improvement. 3. Provide technical assistance and customized services. 4. Provide leadership in planning, developing, and implementing campus and district improvement plans. 5. Assist Region 4 campuses and districts in school improvement with the planning and implementation of ongoing needs assessment and services. 6. Collaborate with team members in the planning of grant activities to meet the school improvement needs of campuses and districts. 7. Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility. 8. Participate in state-level functions related to area(s) of responsibility. 9. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.

Job Goal: Provide professional development and services, develop products, and participate in special project activities in area(s) of early childhood education for students with disabilities responsibility that support the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals. Qualifications: Education Bachelor’s degree Certification/Licensure 1. Texas State Board for Educator Certificate 2. Certificate in Special Education Experience 1. Three years in leadership position(s) related to early childhood education for students with disabilities 2. Five years teaching or related experience in early childhood for students with disabilities 3. Experience in developing and presenting professional development Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of instructional programming for early childhood students with disabilities including the use of assistive technology 2. Broad-based knowledge of rules and regulations related to special education 3. Exemplary written and oral communication skills Preferred Qualifications: 1. Certificate in Early Childhood Education 2. Principal Certificate or equivalent Major Responsibilities: 1. Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development. 2. Provide technical assistance and customized services. 3. Develop products to support instruction and programming. 4. Provide leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating professional development, services, and products in the area(s) of responsibility. 5. Assist with planning and implementation of ongoing needs assessment and services for Region 4 customer districts. 6. Participate in developing communication networks between Region 4 customer district personnel. 7. Assist in planning and developing special project activities, e.g., grant proposals, interdepartmental services, demonstration sites, research studies, and other customer-based projects. 8. Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position. 9. Participate in state level functions related to area(s) of responsibility. 10. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.

Good Reason Houston is seeking a Senior Manager of Data and Systems Solutions who is self-directed, passionate about student outcomes, and excited about working in a start-up environment. The Senior Manager will lead the implementation of a Salesforce based case management system to track student progress to and through college and ensure successful program outcomes for Harris County Promise. This position reports to the Managing Director of Promise and will play a key role in ensuring that Good Reason Houston realizes its vision that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. Responsibilities: Systems and Products ● Designing and implementing the Promise case management system using the Salesforce platform and corresponding tools (e.g. Form Assembly, Marketing Cloud) ● Defining technology and operational strategies in the short and long term including product investments (e.g. Signal Vine) ● Designing and developing scalable and innovative technology solutions and products to support Harris County Promise objectives ● Supporting and aligning with Good Reason Houston’s organizational systems  Data Management and Reporting ● Serving as a hub for data from varied stakeholder student information systems to ensure alignment and seamless student tracking across institutions ● Creating dashboards to report and track student progress through Promise ● Supporting Promise data reporting to stakeholders across K-16 and philanthropy ● Ensuring data quality, integrity, accuracy, and accessibility ● Ensure program and organization compliance with all legal requirements for student privacy and data security Operations Stakeholder Engagement ● Developing and nurturing relationships with college and district partners to successfully execute data-sharing agreements ● Presenting case management system and technology solutions to internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, for successful adoption and utilization ● Providing ongoing operational and technical support to the team including investing in team members for their development Qualifications: Requirements ● Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, Advanced degree preferred ● 8+ years of professional experience, including at least 3 years of experience working inK-12, higher education, or education nonprofits Skills ● Expertise with designing and deploying platform tools and dashboards ● Love of data! Experience with data collection and facilitation of information ● Extremely strong organization and project management skills ● Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with several stakeholder groups including executive level leadership ● Intense attention to detail and follow-through ● Ability to produce quality work under tight deadlines ● Team before individual mindset ● Flexibility and excitement to work in a start-up environment ● Demonstrated passion for the transformative power of education

Manager, Talent & School Improvement Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Mid Level ABOUT GOOD REASON HOUSTON Good Reason Houston’s vision is that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. The organization partners with school districts, community leaders, families, and educators to achieve its mission of increasing the number of students learning in a high-performing school. To grow more great schools in every neighborhood in Houston, the organization focuses on four key strategic levers: Driving System Innovation, Developing Game-changing Educators, Advancing Equitable Access, and Engaging the Community. ABOUT THE ROLE Good Reason Houston is seeking a Manager of Talent & School Improvement who is results-oriented, passionate about educator recruitment, development, and retention, and excited about working in a start-up environment. The Manager will have the unprecedented opportunity to impact Houston’s educator workforce and ultimately influence student outcomes at a city-wide level. The role will drive partnerships with higher education, school districts, and community stakeholders to accelerate access to high quality preparation programs and elevate statewide perceptions of teaching. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Talent and School Improvement and will play a key role in ensuring that Good Reason Houston realizes its vision that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow.   RESPONSIBILITIES This role will evolve as the needs of the team evolve and as the education landscape in the state and region shifts. Responsibilities include: 1. Accelerate city-wide teacher recruitment efforts: Build and maintain strategic relationships with higher education, alternative preparation programs, and school districts to increase the number of applicants enrolling in high quality teacher preparation programs. Provide technical assistance to partners to engage more strategically with recruits, school district partners, and community college partners. Collect and monitor teacher recruitment and attrition data across all partners. Define additional opportunities along the preparation pipeline to support teacher enrollment in high quality preparation programs, such as pre-teaching opportunities for community college students, undergrads, and high school students. Determine and coordinate outreach opportunities for teacher recruitment, including job fairs, radio, etc. 2. Champion the regional and state vision for elevating the profession of teaching through strategic business, community, and school district partnerships: Work with local businesses and community partners to execute city-wide events, discounts/offers, and sponsorships. Coordinate with the Good Reason Houston Communications Team to highlight authentic, diverse voices telling the story of teaching and teacher impact in Houston. Manage the Good Reason Houston team to prepare for and execute events. 3. Support the hiring, development, and retention of educators in Good Reason partnership schools and programs, including the ACE (Accelerating Campus Excellence) model and the launch of new school models. Work with school districts and school leaders on leader and teacher hiring. Support districts in excellent professional development. Coordinate appreciation events and culture boosts for staff.   QUALIFICATIONS We’re seeking candidates who excel in relationship-building, are results-oriented, and have strong project management skills. You should have: A track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships with and among a diverse group of stakeholders. Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated commitment to meeting a high bar and a history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles and ambiguity. As Good Reason Houston is in “start-up mode”, we look for candidates who can be flexible in changing environments. A data and research orientation – including a curiosity and urgency around data collection and analysis. Experience managing multiple projects and ability to manage teammates, volunteers, and stakeholders on short-term projects. Passion about the mission, vision, and goals of Good Reason Houston and how this position contributes to the organization’s success. Knowledge of teacher recruitment, development, and retention and prior experience in education are preferred but are not requirements.

Good Reason Houston is seeking a passionate, strategic and creative Chief Operating Officer to lead Good Reason Houston’s communication, operations and policy work. Good Reason Houston partners with school districts, community leaders, families, and educators to achieve its mission of increasing the number of students learning in high-quality schools.  This person should be obsessed with giving clarity, direction, and strategic focus in the intersection of communications, community engagement, policy, and operations in order to serve as crux of these key functions for Good Reason Houston. This person should be skilled at recognizing and capitalizing on natural connections within key business functions and excellent at mobilizing people and partnerships.  This position reports to the CEO of Good Reason Houston and sits on the leadership team. They will manage a robust team including the Director of Communications, Director of Family & Community Engagement, Director of Policy as well as operations staff members.  ABOUT GOOD REASON HOUSTON Good Reason Houston’s vision is that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. To grow more great schools in every neighborhood in Houston, the organization focuses on four key strategic levers:  Driving System Innovation Developing Game-changing Educators Advancing Equitable Access Engaging the Community RESPONSIBILITIES Internal and External Communications Set and pursue an elegant and effective communication strategy to position Good Reason Houston as a key leader on school quality in the Houston community while continuing to build brand awareness Determine key communication goals and systems for progress monitoring, both internally and externally Develop and manage the internal communication for Good Reason Houston’s growing team   Serve as one of the external representatives of Good Reason Houston across the greater Houston community  Operations  Steward and strengthen the Good Reason Houston organizational culture through establishing (with input) and striving for key staff culture metrics Organize team-building and planning activities, such as team meetings and team retreats Manage team and key staff to ensure smooth in-office operations Lead and organize Good Reason Houston’s upcoming office relocation Set vision and goals to support the health and management of Good Reason Houston’s human resource function, including talent and recruitment strategy and HR/benefits Design and implement a performance management system that is equipped to support each team member in achieving their best performance while enabling Good Reason Houston to move towards the realization of our vision  Board Stewardship  Manage board meeting process, including meeting content and partnership work Design and execute board retreats Support the board in executing their vital functions in achieving the Good Reason Houston vision Family & Community Engagement Build and invest in systems and organizations that directly engage families with education decision-making Lead creation of community based partnerships and coalitions to accelerate the pace of change aligned to Good Reason Houston core mission Identify and develop family and community leaders to advocate for improved school quality within individual school districts Policy & Advocacy   Support Good Reason Houston’s legislative agenda with key constituencies at the state and local level Coordinate with state changemakers to align on legislative agenda priorities and policy recommendations  Support local advocacy tactics: manage partnership and goals, strategies and communication plan  QUALIFICATIONS Requirements Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree highly preferred  8-10 years of professional, relevant experience Demonstrated commitment to mission-driven work  Record of results in communication strategy and externally representing an organization  Past management of a staff/board relationship highly preferred Relevant Skills  Expertise setting vision and direction for a team  Creative problem solving Executing Strong Judgment and Decision Making Developing and Building Teams Guidance, Direction, and Motivation of Teammates Oral and Written Comprehension and Expression Monitoring and Performance Assessment Problem Sensitivity and Solution Focus Data Analysis and Inference Education policy experience preferred, but not required

Job Goal: Provide secretarial assistance for an orderly, efficient, and professional office atmosphere in support of the ESC’s goals and objectives. Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or GED Experience: 1. Three years of experience in a fast-paced, administrative support role 2. Three years of experience in managing multiple budgets Special Knowledge and Skills: 1. Advanced proficiency in the use of software packages related to office operations, with special skill in preparation of PowerPoint presentations 2. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills 3. Excellent attention to detail 4. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks 5. Ability to exercise initiative, decision making and maintain confidentiality Major Responsibilities: Director Support 1. Screen and prioritize Director’s time, calendar and deliverables. 2. Receive, review and submit requests from department requiring Director’s approval, such as and not exclusive to professional development session handouts, printing requests, request for leave, time and effort, and technical assistance. 3. Proofread service agreements and accompanying file for ISO forms and accuracy before submitting to Director to begin approval process and scheduling process. 4. Assist in preparing applications, contracts, amendments, transfers, and monthly and year-end reports. 5. Assist with the budget preparation and monthly monitoring. 6. Research background materials, generate and compile reports, and assemble and produce information or data for presentation as needed. 7. Schedule meetings and complete all necessary preparations, including agendas, meal planning, material preparation, etc. 8. Maintain project management tool related to department work in order to support continuous improvement. 9. Prepare reports as requested. 10. Respond to both routine and complex correspondence. Department Responsibilities 1. Serve as the first point of contact for customers regarding department products and services. 2. Create and maintain requests for leave, service agreements, department calendar, and contact information. 3. Process requisitions, expense forms, direct pays, invoices, purchase orders, and interdepartmental bills; verify all have been assigned to the correct budgets and ensure all necessary paperwork is included. 4. Assist department staff with travel arrangements. 5. Keep office organized, maintain adequate supplies, and maintain current files in an electronic format, according to ISO procedures. 6. Set up new employees with computer, phone, directories, and instructions for office protocol. 7. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.

Job Goal: Provide professional development and technical assistance for Child Nutrition Programs. Participate in special project activities in the area of Child and Adult Care Food Programs that support the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals. Qualifications: Education Bachelor’s degree with preferred areas of study in: Institutional Management, Nutrition, Dietetics, Family and Consumer Science, Public Health, or related field Experience 1. Three years’ experience in operations and management of Child Nutrition Programs, specifically Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Feeding Programs 2. Three years of experience training adults 3. Experience in developing, presenting, and coordinating professional development sessions Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Child Nutrition expertise related to USDA’s federal nutrition programs 2. Broad-based knowledge of Child Nutrition 3. Excellent verbal and written communication Primary Responsibilities: 1. Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development. 2. Provide technical assistance and customized services. 3. Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in the area of Child Nutrition. 4. Keep current in state and federal rules, regulations, and policies related to Child Nutrition. 5. Provide leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating professional development, and services in the area of Child Nutrition. 6. Help plan and implement ongoing needs assessments and services for Region 4 customers. 7. Participate in developing communication networks between Region 4 and customer personnel. 8. Assist in planning and developing special project activities and conference events. 9. Fulfill the requirements of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) contract. 10. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.

Job Goal: Provide professional development and services, develop instructional resources, and participate in special project activities in the area of accessing the general education curriculum for students with disabilities that support the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals; provide additional support in the area of transition. Qualifications: Education Master’s degree Certification Texas Educator Certificate in Special Education Licensure None Experience 1. Minimum of three years of district and/or campus level leadership in special education programming at the secondary level 2. Minimum of five years of experience as a special education teacher working in public schools 3. Experience developing and presenting professional development 4. Experience leading collaborative teams 5. Experience providing instructional coaching Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Broad-based knowledge in rules and regulations related to special education 2. Broad-based knowledge of effective inclusive practices and transition services for students with disabilities. 3. Exemplary written and oral communication skills Preferred Qualifications: 1. Mid-management, Principalship, or Superintendent Certificate 2. Classroom experience in special and general education settings Major Responsibilities: Primary 1. Provide leadership in assisting customer districts in planning, developing and implementing services to meet the academic and transition needs of students with disabilities. 2. Provide leadership to customer districts through professional development and services in areas including, but not limited to: a. Accessing content through appropriate adaptations and frameworks such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) b. A Standards-Based IEP framework c. Evidence-based high quality instructional frameworks d. Effective inclusive practices such as, but not limited to, co-teaching, small group instruction, specially-designed instruction, progress-monitoring, and effective master scheduling practices e. Implementing the state assessment process for students with disabilities f. Effective secondary transition practices and working knowledge of transitions from early childhood to exit g. College, career and military readiness for post-secondary outcomes. 3. Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development in collaboration with special education and content area teams. 4. Develop systems to assess customer needs for programming and services. 5. Develop resources to support instruction and programming. 6. Participate in developing communication networks between Region 4 customer district personnel. 7. Participate in state-level functions related to area(s) of responsibility. 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 special education knowledge and skills in the areas of inclusive practices and transition to support content collaborations. 10. Analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness within the ESC and for customer districts. 11. Provide leadership to districts related to compliance with state and federal laws and State Board of Education rules and regulations. 12. Provide leadership to districts related to the State Performance Plan Indicators, Performance-based Monitoring, and other compliance indicators. 13. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.