Job Details

Department

Special Programs

Deadline to Apply

06-02-2025 12:00:00 AM

Description

Job Goal To assist districts with Title I and other programs under the ESSA application and compliance reporting, provide professional development and technical assistance as outlined in the ESC ESSA support grants and fee service agreement, and assist districts with ESSA compliance monitoring to impact student success.

Education Master’s degree in education or related field  

Certifications Texas Teacher Certification Mid-management preferred but not required. 

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 agency 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 
• Detail-oriented and able to submit required documentation error-free and on time
• Knowledge of state and federal programs and budgeting associated fund sources
• Ability to effectively work on multiple tasks with minimal supervision ·
  Proficient in current technology platforms and software
• Proficient in current technology platforms and software
• Proficient in current technology platforms and software     

Major Responsibilities and Duties – General

• Respond to client needs in a professional, courteous and timely manner with current, accurate information
• Utilize multiple modalities, including distance learning technologies, in person face-to-face, phone, and email for meetings, technical assistance, trainings, etc.
• Prepare and provide professional development to educators of all levels
• Follow all federal, state, and local ESC guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships within the ESC, and with LEAs, TEA contacts, and any partner organizations
• Work on multiple tasks effectively with minimal supervision
• Collaborate as needed to ensure the mission and vision of the ESC are realized
• Manage calendars to ensure all required meetings and trainings are attended
• Maintain all internal and external required paperwork and program documentation
• Submit required paperwork and program documentation by requested deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality with internal and external student and LEA information
• Perform other duties as assigned      

Title I Fee Service

• Serve as a contact for the Title I Fee Service
• Assist with planning, designing, and implementing Title I Part A programs and budgets in coordination with other state and federal fund sources and programs to increase student achievement
• Provide personalized technical assistance and support with the ESSA Consolidated Application and the Title V - Rural and Low-Income Application (if applicable) to include application preparation, budget planning, amendments, and negotiations as needed with the TEA Negotiator
• Assist in creation and dissemination of the Title I, Part A Monthly Checklist and Parent & Family Engagement Newsletter for all Title I, A Fee-Service Districts
• Assist in creating and disseminating the Title I, Part A Monthly Checklist and Parent & Family Engagement Newsletter for all member districts
• Assist LEAs in the development of local forms
• Work with the Title I team and department staff to create metrics and perform periodic needs assessments to determine the menu of trainings for the that can be provided through the fee service
• Attend relevant TEA webinars, trainings, and conferences (as approved) to support the fee service  

ESSA Basic Services Grant

• Serve as a grant point of contact
• Understand and carry out the duties of the ESC Grants and maintain program documentation per grant guidelines
• Abide by all grant program guidelines and assurances
• Assist LEAs with ESSA Private Non-Profit Equitable Services
• Work cooperatively with other ESC staff to conduct required regional professional development and technical assistance activities as specified in the ESC ESSA Basic Services Grant guidelines
• Provide training and support to LEAs on the ESSA Consolidated Application and the Title V - Rural and Low-Income Application
• Provide technical assistance to all Region 6 districts with fiscal compliance audits and random validations