Regional Coordinator - School Improvement (SI)

Classification: Admin/Prof

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Job Grade: 5

Department: Academic Systems Improvement Services

Reports To: Assistant Director of School Improvement

Job Goal:

Support identified campuses in School Improvement (SI) through turnaround efforts to quickly increase student outcomes and the ESC's core purpose and strategic goals.

Qualifications:

Education

• Master's degree

Certification

• Texas Educator Certificate
• Mid-Management/Principal Certificate

Experience

• Three years of experience in campus administration (Principal or Assistant Principal) with a track record of improving student outcomes
• Two years of district-level leadership experience
• Five years of teaching experience in a traditional district/charter school
• Experience in developing and presenting professional development

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated success in leading major district/campus improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of effective campus practices in instructional leadership, staff and student culture, well-supported teachers, high-quality curriculum, and data-driven instruction.
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills
• Experience with coaching teachers and/or campus/district leaders
• Knowledge of effective campus practices in instructional leadership, staff and student culture, well-supported teachers, high-quality curriculum, and data-driven instruction.
• Ability to proactively identify customer needs and take initiative to support areas of need

Preferred Qualifications:

• T-TESS certification
• AEL certification
• T-PESS certification

Major Responsibilities:

• Analyze and synthesize multiple sources of quantitative and qualitative data to develop strategic recommendations and differentiated support plans that accelerate student outcomes.
• Build the leadership capacity of District Coordinators of School Improvement (DCSI), principal managers, principals, and campus leadership teams in the development, implementation, and monitoring of targeted, turnaround, and/or local campus plans.
• Guide district and campus leadership teams in connecting them with capacity builders based on need as a result of the Effective Schools Framework (ESF) diagnostics and/or school improvement best practices.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders while aligning support efforts to sustain continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver targeted coaching, modeling, professional learning, and technical assistance to district and campus leadership teams to strengthen leadership capacity and accelerate and sustain student performance.
• Collaborate with team members strategically plan and implement differentiated support that support advance student outcomes.
• Engage in frequent professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
• Participate in state-level functions related to area(s) of
• Set goals, develop and meet timelines, and work with limited
• Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable grant that funds this position.

Supervision/Personnel Management

None

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands:

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; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.