ESC 6.

• Adult Education GED Instructor Walker County (Part-time)

  Job Goal: To provide instruction to adult education students.  To plan, implement, document and evaluate instructional practices, procedures and materials.
  
  Qualifications:
  

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or content-related field preferred. 
  • Certification in State approved assessments utilized by program and in class.
  • All new instructors must complete a prescribed new instructor orientation process

  Special Knowledge & Skills:
  

  • Knowledge of program regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of community resources beneficial to the adult education population

  Major Responsibilities:
  

  • Applies researched-based instructional practices that incorporate the use of computers and other technologies.
  • Uses a variety of instructional strategies and tools appropriate to the needs of the student.
  • Uses lesson plans that integrate instruction across content areas.
  • Provides continuous feedback and adjusts instruction to maximize student learning.
  • Integrates work-, family- and community-related activities into instruction.
  • Administers or interprets appropriate assessments.
  • Plans learning experiences that are interactive and relevant to workplace environment.
  • Uses formal and informal assessment data to monitor and document student progress.
  • Collects and manages accurate data for program improvement and accountability.
  • Participates in the retention and follow-up of students.
  • Maintains student records.
  • Assesses student needs and goals and promotes programs in the community.
  • Attend required professional development activities. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
  • Uses technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. 
  • Assesses personal strengths and weaknesses as a basis for developing an Individual Professional Development Plan and annual evaluation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

  Terms of Employment:
  $24.00 an hour
  
  Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment, including personal computer and peripherals
  
  Working Conditions:
  

  • Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
  • Motion: Repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching.
  • Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
  • Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours.
  • Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

  
  
  
  
  

• ASCENDER SCHOOL BUSINESS SOFTWARE CONSULTANT

  Job Goal  Provide prompt and accurate support to schools in Region 6 ESC, regarding the use of the ASCENDER Business applications, including technical and school payroll-related issues.
  
  Education
  

  • A college degree is preferred around the area of Accounting, Finance, Business, or Management Information Systems preferred.
  • High School Diploma required  

  
  Special Knowledge & Skills
  

  • Familiarity with school or government accounting procedures.
  • Knowledge of TEA Financial Accounting Resource Guide and any local, state, and federal reporting requirements
  • Perform assignments without continuous supervision.
  • Ability to establish and maintain a rapport with schools and Region 6 ESC personnel.
  • Capable of working closely, and completing tasks, with co-workers.
  • Ability to collaborate with schools and Region 6 ESC personnel.
  • Ability to work with all facets of data processing
  • Excellent organization, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
  • Possesses a positive attitude and work ethic
  • Employs acceptable listening, researching, and timely response techniques to clients and co-workers
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform the assigned responsibilities

  
  Experience
  

  • Experience using accounting software
  • Experience analyzing and resolving problems with school finance/human resources.
  • Experience meeting deadlines and completing tasks under pressure.
  • Two years of school finance experience preferred.

  
  Major Responsibilities and Duties
  

  • Assist in the formulation and delivery of business support services to schools.
  • Provide support in the areas of School Finance and local, state, and federal reporting.
  • Assists schools with state and federal reporting, as well as TEA mandates, TRS procedures and IRS laws
  • Perform tasks such as payroll processing on behalf of schools
  • Compose training material and conduct training/workshops
  • Analyzing computer and software related issues
  • Maintain a professional level of confidentiality regarding Region 6 ESC matters
  • Perform other duties as assigned

  
  Supervisory Responsibilities N/A
  
  Equipment Used
  

  • Standard office equipment, including personal computers and peripherals.

  Working Conditions
  

  • Self-discipline that will enable continuous learning
  • Multi-task with frequent interruptions and with minimal supervision
  • Maintain emotional control under stress
  • Prolonged and irregular work hours on occasion
  • Frequent travel
  • Occasional lifting, eye strain and repetitive hand motions

• Child Nutrition Specialist

  JOB GOAL:
  Provide professional development and technical assistance to Contracting Entities (CEs) according to the Texas Department of Agriculture contract with the ESC. Collaborate with CEs to develop and implement nutrition programs that are compliant with Texas Department of Agriculture guidelines.
  
  Education:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Institutional Management, Food Service, Business, Nutrition, Family and Consumer Science, Public Health, Education, or related field.
  
  Certifications:
  Certifications as required by the Texas Department of Agriculture
  
  Special Knowledge and Skills
  • High degree of professionalism including strong organizational, communication, and public relations skills, 
  • Ability to establish rapport and work in collaboration with public school, ESC and state personnel
  • Ability to prepare and provide professional development to educators of all levels
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with internal and external student and LEA information
  • Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for TDA nutrition programs and funding
  • Detail-oriented and able to submit required documentation error-free and on time
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks effectively with minimal supervision
  • Ability to utilize current technology platforms and software
  
  Experience
  • Three years of experience in management of school or institutional food service operations, preferred 
  • Prior experience as a Child Nutrition Director, preferred
  • Three years of experience training adults, preferred 
  
  Major Responsibilities and Duties  
  General 
  • Respond to clients' needs in a courteous and timely manner with current, accurate information.
  • Work on multiple tasks effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Utilize distance learning technologies for meetings/technical assistance/trainings
  • Follow all federal, state, and ESC guidelines, policies, and procedures. 
  • Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships within the ESC, with LEAs, TDA contacts, and any partner organizations.
  • Maintain all internal and external required program paperwork and program documentation
  • Manage calendars to ensure all required meetings and trainings are attended and provided.
  • Submit internal and external required paperwork and program documentation by requested deadlines.
  • Maintain confidentiality with internal and external student and LEA information
  • Other duties as may be assigned
  
  Major Responsibilities under TDA Contract
  • Be familiar with all requirements under the contract
  • Plan, create, and provide regional trainings in all areas of program operations for Child Nutrition Program Staff as required by the contract
  • Provide training and technical assistance to Contracting Entities (CEs) as described in the Statement of Work – Exhibit A of TDA contract
  • Collaborate with other ESC regions to ensure equitable availability of training specialists across the state for all training events
  • Collaborate with other regions to facilitate the development and implementation of statewide training
  • Train on Administrative Reviews for all ESC Specialists/Review training schedule to include ESC/TDA AR Review
  • Attend required state staff meetings scheduled by TDA
  • Attend and participate in special committees and workgroups as directed by TDA
  • Travel to CEs for in-person visits weekly
  • Report all technical assistance and training information to TDA as required
  • Maintain documentation for TDA review and audit purposes
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by TDA
  
  Supervisory Responsibilities
  None
  Equipment Used
  General office equipment
  
  Working Conditions
  · Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting· Motion: Repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
  · Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
  · Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
  · Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
  • Frequent regional travel and occasional statewide travel
  

• Adult Education Teacher: ESL Madisonville (PART-TIME)

  Job Goal:  To provide instruction to adult education students.  To plan, implement, document and evaluate instructional practices, procedures and materials.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  

  • Must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
  • A degree in Education or content-related field is preferred.
  • Certification in State approved assessments utilized by program and in class. All new instructors must complete a prescribed new instructor orientation process.

  SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
  

  • Knowledge of program regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of community resources that are beneficial to the adult education population. 

  MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
  

  • Applies researched-based instructional practices that incorporate the use of computers and other technologies. Uses a variety of instructional strategies and tools appropriate to the needs of the student.
  • Uses lesson plans that integrate instruction across content areas.
  • Provides continuous feedback and adjusts instruction to maximize student learning. Integrates work-, family- and community-related activities into instruction.
  • Administers or interprets appropriate assessments.
  • Plans learning experiences that are interactive and relevant to workplace environment.
  • Uses formal and informal assessment data to monitor and document student progress.
  • Collects and manages accurate data for program improvement and accountability.
  • Participates in the retention and follow-up of students. Maintains student records.
  • Assesses student needs and goals and promotes program in community.
  • Attends required professional development activities.
  • Uses technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
  • Assesses personal strengths and weaknesses as a basis for developing an Individual Professional Development Plan and annual evaluation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

   
  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 
  $24/HOUR
  
  EQUIPMENT USED
  

  • Standard office equipment, including personal computer and peripherals.

  WORKING CONDITIONS
  
  Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
  Motion: Repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching. Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds). 
  Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours.
  Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.  
  
  APPLICATION DETAILS
  
  To complete an application, visit www.esc6.net Contact: Robbie Moralez,  rmoralez@esc6.net, 936-435-8264