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The Chief Transformation Officer is the District’s research and design leader, responsible for identifying and scaling creative ideas that work throughout the district, in partnership with our community. In addition, the Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) is responsible for setting the vision, direction, and strategic plan for Innovative School Models and serving as the point-person for Transformation Initiatives throughout the district. Additionally, this person must be able to collect, analyze and use multiple sources of data, including research related to the design and implementation of new school models, to guide continuous improvement of schools. Quality school leadership is one of the leading factors determining student achievement. In addition to the overall vision setting and strategic planning for the innovative school models, the CTO will develop a “Call for Quality Schools,” and subsequent creation of innovative and specialized school models, as well as the management and communications support to an identified portfolio of innovation schools. The CTO will support resource sharing within the network and across the district and will build the leadership capacity of the district. The CTO will be the owner and driver of our partnerships, including The Holdsworth Center, The New Teacher Project, and System of Great Schools, to support district-wide leadership development initiatives. About Aldine ISD Aldine Independent School District is located 17 miles north of downtown Houston, Texas. It encompasses more than 111 square miles of land in both urban and rural environments. The district’s student population exceeds 65,000. In addition, our student population is ethnically rich, and our staff demographics are as diverse as our students. The needs of our students are also diverse. Around 85% of our students are classified as economically disadvantaged. The district employs more than 10,000  people in a variety of roles. Aldine ISD is committed to implementing evidence-based, innovative, and transformative school and program models to ensure all students have access to learning environments that meet their need . Qualifications Education/Certification : Master’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university Valid Mid-Management, Administrator, or Principal Certification or the ability to become Texas certificated Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Special Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated leadership skills Ability to problem solve, think critically and manage conflicts Ability to manage budget and personnel Ability to collect, analyze and use multiple sources of data Strong organizational, communication, strategic planning and interpersonal skills Strong interest in urban education and driving improvement in student achievement Work collaboratively to build consensus while also delivering exceptional results Inspire, manage and collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels Be flexible, resilient and adaptable to changing priorities Knowledge and expertise in writing grants Experience: Five (5) years preferred successful experience as a principal or district-level administrative leader Experience working collaboratively across key departments of a school district Central office experience supervising principals preferred Experience in research related to the design and implementation of new and specialized school models Experience working with both elementary and secondary level schools and programs Qualities of an Effective Chief Transformation Officer: Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity, a collaborative leadership style and high ethical standards Maintain an unwavering belief that all students can excel and has a commitment to high performance standards Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and campus policies affecting daily attendance, punctuality and confidentiality Comply with the Texas Educator Code of Ethics Major Responsibilities and Duties (The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as a list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required .) District Climate: Facilitate communication and collaboration among campus administrators and district departmental leaders to enhance service delivery, program development and customer satisfaction, particularly around innovative school models and programs Set the vision and strategic plan for the district’s innovative and specialized school models and programs Serve as the district’s expert on innovative and specialized school models and new approaches to teaching and learning  Champion the creation of new school models and the redesign of existing schools that require extensive cross-departmental collaboration and internal consensus Create and sustain a network of local and national partnerships that contribute ideas and energy to the district’s innovative and specialized school models Organizational Leadership: Work closely with the superintendent and cabinet to ensure that the Office of Transformation is a key driver of student achievement in Aldine Facilitate participation and planning within System of Great Schools cohort Work with key district leaders and external partners to create a vision for and facilitate a “Call for Quality Schools” Work with selected principals to develop and launch new and specialized school models Coordinate with Human Resources Department to strategically deploy teaching teams in coordination with campus principals and in support of innovative and specialized school models Inform and coordinate with stakeholder groups to leverage community assets and evolving opportunities for innovative and specialized school models Provide leadership and direction to assigned innovation campus principals to continuously drive student achievement Serve as liaison between district operations and innovative and / or specialized campuses Work in partnership with the Communications Department to develop buy-in and excitement for innovative and specialized school models with both internal and external stakeholders Organizational Management: Provide administrative direction and leadership for the operational, financial and personnel resources of assigned campuses/departments to effectively support district and campus goals Develop, review and approve campus/departmental operating policies, procedures, and budgets Coordinate and facilitate principal meetings for the portfolio of innovative and specialized schools Manage in-district charter authorizing process  Supervisory Responsibilities Supervision of assigned staff Work Environment Mental Demands: This position is “high profile,” and may be responsible for handling highly charged public situations as well as interacting with the press Work with frequent interruptions , maintain emotional control under stress Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals. Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, /pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse ; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) It is the policy of Aldine ISD not to discriminate or engage in harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status in its educational and vocational programs, services or activities or matters related to employment as required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Job Goal: Provide professional development and services, develop products, and participate in special project activities in area of dyslexia and related disorders that support the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals Qualifications: Education Master’s degree Certification/Licensure 1. Texas Teacher Certificate for the appropriate content and grade levels 2. Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) Experience 1. Three years of experience in leadership position(s) related to campus-based teams 2. Five years of teaching experience in Reading/Language Arts and multisensory, structured language instruction 3. Experience in developing and presenting professional development Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Broad-based knowledge of Dyslexia and Related Disorders, current 504/IDEA Legislative Issues, dyslexia assessment, dyslexia intervention, and Response to Intervention 2. Broad-based knowledge of Reading/Language Arts education, pedagogy, assessment, instructional technology, and instructional coaching 3. Exemplary written and oral communication skills Major Responsibilities: 1. Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development. 2. Provide technical assistance and customized services, e.g. instructional coaching. 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. 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: 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.