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Region 4 Education Service Center
Nov 01, 2019
Business Manager Featured
$115,983 - $136,452 yearly
Job Goal: To maintain accounting records in accordance with the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); to document the operations of the Center, providing accurate and timely financial information; and to provide vision and direction to Business Office personnel and the internal business operations of the Center. Qualifications: Education Bachelor's degree with a major in Finance or Accounting Experience 1. Minimum of three years governmental accounting experience 2. Demonstrated success in the management of a region education service center or district-level business office Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of requirements outlined in TEA’s FASRG for Texas Public School. The FASRG includes budgeting, purchasing, auditing, and financial accounting and reporting 2. Understanding of data processing systems for use as management tools and in business-related applications (ex. Cognos, Community Plus, SAP) 3. Ability to establish rapport and collaborative relationships with ESC personnel 4. Exemplary analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills 5. Skill in listening and appropriately responding to and addressing concerns Preferred Qualifications: 1. CPA 2. Experience with eFinance Plus 3. Previous supervisory experience Major Responsibilities: Fiscal Management 1. Assist in the budgeting process, including: a. Preparation of the proposed budget and any amendments to the operating budget; b. Development and distribution of monthly budget status reports to division heads and department directors; consultation with same regarding budget amendments and funding restrictions; and c. Provide assistance to each Cabinet Member and/or Director in developing and monitoring Division/Department budgets. 2. Perform general ledger and month-end functions and prepare necessary entries/adjustments. 3. Oversee the administration of payroll. 4. Oversee cash management including investment of funds, daily bank balances, bidding the depository contract, and negotiating securities pledged. 5. Oversee the performance of year-end procedures. 6. Support Cabinet Members and Directors in the operation of entrepreneurial activities to ensure effective financial goals are developed and met. 7. Support Directors in planning initiatives through financial analyses, reports, and recommendations. Auditing 1. Coordinate and oversee the external audit (including the preparation of schedules for the audit report and providing financial information to the independent auditors). 2. Coordinate and oversee the management of TEA and/or funding agency audits. Reporting 1. Assist with submissions to the TEA of financial reports related to state and federal grants, in compliance with the standards, guidelines and requirements of the applicable governmental agencies. 2. Oversee internal financial reporting and analyses of the Center’s financial performance, as required by the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director, or the Chief Financial Officer. 3. Review reports and exhibits prepared for the Board meeting agenda. Supervision/Personnel Management 1. Supervise internal accounting operations. 2. Supervise all business office functions. 3. Supervise and evaluate all Business Office staff. 4. Interact with Center personnel when problems/questions related to Business Office processes/procedures arise.
Region 4 Education Service Center Houston, TX, USA Full-time
Region 4 Education Service Center
Oct 18, 2019
Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education (AWARE) Community Project Manager (CPM) Featured
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.
Region 4 Education Service Center Houston, TX, USA Full-time
Good Reason Houston
Oct 09, 2019
Manager, Talent & School Improvement Featured
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 Houston, TX, USA Full-time
Good Reason Houston
Sep 09, 2019
Chief Operating Officer - COO Featured
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
Good Reason Houston Houston, TX, USA Full-time
Good Reason Houston
Sep 08, 2019
Finance Director Featured
ABOUT THE ROLE Good Reason Houston is seeking a skilled and experienced Director of Finance who will support the increasingly complex financial functions of the growing organization. The organization 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 will lead the day-to-day budgeting work as well as yearly budget planning, reporting and contract management. This person should be passionate about building systems, managing complex projects and be an innovative problem solver. In addition, experience and ability to communicate financial information to a variety of audiences is key.  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 Financial Reporting & Budgeting/Planning Develop and support the annual budget building of a fast-growing, multi-million dollar organization  Cultivate strong day-to-day financial health through the creation and execution of fiscal management policies and practices, as well as training and partnership with colleagues as necessary Lead the auditing process and partnership with external auditors Manage monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and filings Select a new financial management system and lead the transition from Quickbooks to the new system Manage the Finance & Operations Associate to complete day-to-day accounting functions  Work closely with the Development team, both in the creation of financial materials for fundraising proposals, as well as ensuring all grant reports have the proper financial reporting elements Support the Board of Directors by providing information relevant to fiscal oversight and budgetary planning Contract & Partnership Management  Lead the contract management process for Good Reason Houston’s complex network of partnerships  Communicate compellingly about the impact and context surrounding key financial information to a variety of audiences (both internal and external) in a manner in which the information is both understandable and actionable Project Management  Continuously evaluate and improve upon current financial systems, with a focus on partnership and constituent management  Consult and support on financial issues for the broader team    QUALIFICATIONS Requirements Basic understanding of corporate accounts and audits Comfortable and adept with Quickbooks. Bachelor’s degree required, relevant advanced degree preferred 6-8 years of experience in accounting/finance, preferably experience with non-profit accounting Experience with nonprofit, fund accounting systems, preferred Mastery of Excel including pivot tables and Powerpoint Skills Finance and Budgeting Problem-solving Orientation and Solutions Focus Oral and Written Comprehension and Expression Judgment and Decision Making Critical Thinking  Coordination Deductive Reasoning Data Analysis and Inference
Good Reason Houston Houston, TX, USA Full-time

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