Primary Purpose:

This position’s primarily role will be to support work with the Texas Center for Student Support (TCSS).

Qualifications:

             Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree required
• Texas teaching certification required
• Principal certification preferred
• Counselor certification required 

             Special Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Successful classroom teaching experience required
• Counseling experience preferred
• Exemplary communication and customer service skills required
• Experience in school safety requirements and with TEA and TXSSC required
• Experience in mental health and school safety trainings required
• Self-motivated and customer service oriented with strong public/human relations, planning and organizational skills
• Experience conducting professional development required
• Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a team of experienced, talented, and highly skilled professionals 

Working Conditions: 

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting, frequent standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, and standing
• Motion: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching, occasional driving
• Lifting: Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)
• Environment: Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate frequent district wide travel and occasional statewide travel; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
• Regular Attendance is an essential function 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Supports districts who are a part of the Stronger Connections Grant and ESCs with the Texas Center for Student Support. 
2. Helps LEAs and ESCs implement effective student support structures.
3. Works with the TCSS team and TEA to develop training and resources for the Student Support Framework.
4. Serves as a SCG Advisory Group liaison and trainer to deliver content co-created by TCSS and to gather feedback from various stakeholders.
5. Communicates effectively to provide up-to-date information to district/campus personnel regarding developments, initiatives, and priorities at the state and federal level.
6. Coordinates professional development and technical assistance to stakeholders across the state. 
7. Maintains knowledge and skills in the area of school safety and mental health by engaging in ongoing professional development.
8. Travels as a part of job responsibilities.
9. Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the service area director. A functioning cell phone means that it is charged, activated, messages checked, and mailbox emptied regularly.
10. Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities.
11. Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16.
12. Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters.
13. Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan.
14. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program.
15. Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures.
16. Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines.
17. Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor.
18. Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual Number of Work Days: 226