Talent Development Specialist

Primary Purpose

To support the vision, mission, and strategic priorities of ESC Region 12. The Talent Development Specialist provides high-level consultation, training, and coaching to support the Texas Mentorship Training and Texas Strategic Staffing grants, as well as the broader development of the educator pipeline. This role is dedicated to building the capacity of Texas teachers and leaders by implementing research-based mentoring and induction frameworks. The Specialist ensures that teacher mentors and campus leaders have the skills necessary to provide high-impact support, ultimately increasing teacher retention and improving student outcomes across the region.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree preferred
• Experience with teacher certification/mentorship is preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge and ability to provide mentorship to other professionals through goal setting and performance management.
• Experience in effectively implementing statewide initiatives for developing educators and campus/district-level leaders.
• Experience working with LEAs and EPPs/University Partnerships for the development of future educators and mentors throughout the region.
• Proven ability to provide professional mentorship, set actionable goals, and manage performance to build leadership capacity in others.
• Advanced ability to facilitate learning in both face-to-face and virtual environments, including expertise in flipped and blended learning models.
• In-depth knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), statewide assessments, and the continuum of educator development from pre-service to leadership.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; proven ability to deliver high-impact presentations and manage public relations with diverse groups.
• Ability to leverage integrated software systems to architect data models, perform rigorous analysis of educator performance metrics, and produce high-level technical documentation.
• Collaborative Problem-Solving: A dependable team player with the ability to facilitate working relationships, organize complex logistics, and resolve challenges through proactive, creative thinking.
• Strong ability to plan, create specialized resources, and conduct professional development tailored specifically to the unique needs of regional clients and grant requirements.
• A collaborative team player committed to a positive workplace culture and continuous improvement through Quality Management System (QMS) initiatives.
• Dedicated to continuous personal and professional growth, including attending required professional development to remain a subject matter expert in the field.

General Responsibilities

• Develop and foster innovative thinking by providing professional development and expert assistance utilizing research-based best practices for mentoring and preparing educators.
• Coordinate and facilitate professional development by providing mentorship to other professionals through intentional goal setting and performance management.
• Effectively implement statewide initiatives designed to develop educators and campus/district-level leaders, ensuring alignment with state and federal requirements.
• Provide expert assistance to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and build robust partnerships with Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) and universities to develop future educators and mentors.
• Encourage and lead collaboration between department staff, other ESCs, districts, and state agencies to ensure a unified approach to talent development.
• Maintain positive, solution-focused relationships with customer school districts and communicate effectively with regional and statewide partners on various projects.
• Drive service excellence through the implementation of Quality Management System (QMS) initiatives and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities

The applicant needs to possess these core values through words and actions to build positive, long term relationships with customers by demonstrating:

• Professionalism while demonstrating integrity, respect for others, expertise, and credibility at all times
• Quality in delivering what I promise and help create superior programs and services that add value beyond what is expected
• Teamwork by working cooperatively with others to promote a positive and fun work environment
• Adaptability by being flexible, attentive to change and ready to move quickly and decisively in response to the needs of customers
• Innovation by contributing to the implementation of new or significantly improved services and delivery methods
• Superior Service by providing personable, direct attention that delivers customer satisfaction beyond what is expected

Security Requirements

All positions at ESC 12 are defined as security-sensitive. Security-sensitive positions are those which require employees to be entrusted with certain types of data, whether electronic or in paper form. Those data elements, as defined by the ESC 12 Data Classification and Handling Policy may include, but not limited to:

• Sensitive Personal Information (SPI)
• Personally, Identifiable Information (PII)
• Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Family Educational Records (FERPA Data)
• Federal Tax Information (FTI)

All employees must adhere to all security-related policies, standards, and procedures. This includes actively safeguarding data and immediately reporting any suspected loss or theft.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Travel

• Travel within the region, state, and nation when appropriate

Tools/Equipment Used

• Standard office equipment, including a personal computer and peripherals

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, frequent regional travel, occasional statewide travel, and out-of-state travel

Mental Demands

• Manage multiple tasks and work cooperatively with others,
• Maintain a calm attitude in demanding situations,
• Make changes and adapt to various responsibilities on an ongoing basis, and
• Work with frequent interruptions, tight deadlines, and limited office space.

Benefit Information

• ESC Region 12 provides a monetary contribution up to $575 per month to use for employee/family healthcare and supplemental benefits.
• Employee earns state personal, sick, and vacation leave.
• All employees contribute to both: Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and the Social Security retirement programs