ESC 6.

• Adult Education GED Instructor WALLER 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.

• ADULT EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR

  Job Goal:  To provide instruction to adult education students. To plan, implement, document and evaluate instructional practices, procedures and materials.
  
  Qualifications:  
  • Instructors shall possess a minimum of a bachelor degree. • A degree in education or content-related field is preferred. • Certification in State approved assessments utilized by program and in class.
  
  Special Knowledge & Skills:  
  • All new instructors must complete a prescribed new instructor orientation process.  • Knowledge of program regulations, policies and procedures. • Knowledge of community resources beneficial to adult education population 
  
  Major Resposibilities:
  • 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 per hour -  all positions are part-time and hours will vary based on location and class being taught.  Classes will be based in the Brazos Valley area. 
  
  

• Adult Education Teacher - Caldwell, TX

  Job Goal To provide instruction to adult education students.  To plan, implement, document and evaluate instructional practices, procedures and materials.
  
  Education: Instructors shall possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree.  A degree in education or content-related field is preferred.  
  
  Certified In: Certification in State approved assessments utilized by program and in class.
  
  Experience: All new instructors must complete a prescribed new instructor orientation process.
  
  Special Knowledge or Skills: Knowledge of program regulations, policies and procedures. Knowledge of community resources beneficial to adult education population.
  
  Major Responsibilities or Duties: 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
  
  Supervisory Responsibilities: None
  
  Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including personal computer and peripherals    
  Working Conditions: Normal Classroom 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  
  
  Authorization   The forgoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy and the Education Service Center’s Procedures for the Evaluation of Personnel.

• Special Programs Support

  Job Goal
  To provide workshop, clerical, and organizational support to Special Programs Department staff.
  Education
  High School Diploma Associates degree or post-secondary education hours preferred  
  Certifications
  None required  
  Special Knowledge and Skills
  • High degree of professionalism including strong organizational, communication, and public relations skills
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency with various software applications.
  • Ability to work well with others as a team member.
  • Ability to establish rapport and work in collaboration with public school, ESC, and state level personnel
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with internal and external student and LEA information
  • Ability to collaborate and work effectively with diverse personalities
  • 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
  • Motivated to learn and stay current with technology tools and software applications.
  Experience
  • Minimum 3 years serving in a secretarial, support, or administrative assistant capacity
  • Experience utilizing various technology tools and applications
  • Background in customer service
  Major Responsibilities and Duties
  General and Local
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Assist with department training events and all around support needs in the department.
  • Work collaboratively with other support staff in the department to facilitate and support all programs in the department.
  • Assist with event development, participant registration, and event set up and take down.
  • Respond to any client 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 and trainings.
  • Follow all federal, state, and ESC guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships within the ESC, with LEAs, TEA contacts, and any partner organizations.
  • Manage calendars to ensure all required meetings and trainings are attended.
  • Maintain all internal and external required paperwork and program documentation.
  • Submit internal and external required paperwork and program documentation by requested deadlines.
  • Maintain confidentiality with internal and external student and LEA information.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  Duties under Grant Initiatives
  • Assist specialists with organization, implementation and follow-up training events.
  • Assist with event and other program documentation for compliance purposes 
  • Assist specialists with session preparation, verification, evaluations, and follow-ups
  • Collect and report program training session information as needed
  
  Supervisory Responsibilities
  None
  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
  
  
  

• 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

• Adult Education -ESL Instructor WALLER 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. ·        
  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.

• Adult Education Aide/Tester, Waller Co. (PART-TIME)

  Job Goal: Assist the Adult Education Specialists and Instructors. Administer the state approved assessments for initial enrollment and progress of adult education students.  Gather and complete documentation related to monthly reporting procedures if applicable. Interview and advise students regarding information, procedures, and academic requirements specific to the Integrated Basic Skills and Workforce Training Programs. Provide follow-up and support to AEL students.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Certified in State Mandated Adult Education Assessments related to job duties
  • Experience working with undereducated adults preferred
  
  SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks with minimum supervision
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Knowledge of curriculum, assessments and software related to Adult Education.
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Possess a positive attitude and work ethic, demonstrate responsibility and dependability, employ acceptable listening, researching and timely response techniques to clients and co workers
  • Knowledge of current state mandated assessments and objectives related to Adult Education
  
  MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Administer required initial and progress assessments
  • Maintain all materials and records related to classroom assessment
  s• Ability to read and interpret TEAMS data
  • Attend mandatory staff development related to job duties 
  • Participate in the recruitment, retention and follow up of students
  • Perform other duties as assigned 
  
  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
  • $15 PER 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.