Primary Purpose:

This position’s primary role will be to support non-academic data analysis of systems toward high-impact strategies that drive school safety, mental health, physical health, and supportive discipline work with ESCs that are a part of Stronger Connections Grant. The position will also support content work with the Texas Center for Student Support.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree required
• Teaching certification and experience required
• Mid-Management certification preferred 
• Campus administrator experience preferred.

 Special Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Experience teaching for at least 2 years required
• Experience in creating plans, schedules, and data tracking tools required
• Possesses the ability to make presentations to groups of school personnel and/or parents and community members
• Demonstrates educational technology skills, planning and organizational abilities, and effective written and oral communication proficiency
• Exhibits the ability to be a team member and is service-oriented
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills and is self-motivated with a high degree of personal responsibility to meet program requirements
• Exemplary communication skills and organizational skills required

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 districtwide 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. Provides data performance management for ESC lead progress towards key data milestones and facilitates discussions to proactively mitigate risks and possible barriers
2. Conducts state, ESC, and district diagnostic data evidence-gathering processes and analysis for non-academic supports
3. Creates data visuals and storytelling outputs that support ESC leads to understand strengths, opportunities for growth, and inform decision-making
4. Prepares and facilitates ESC leads in diagnostic and strategic data processes aligned to the Student Support Framework.
5. Provides statewide professional development, support, and one-on-one coaching in monitoring and data collection to evaluate the progress of the SSF.  
6. Serves as content expert at the Texas Student Support Center and helps with technical assistance for ESCs and LEAs.  
7. Communicates and works with partners, vendors, and stakeholders for TSSC
8. Utilizes various methods to deliver professional development and technical assistance opportunities for LEAs and ESCs across the state.
9. Collaborates with numerous teams across the state in planning and delivering services, i.e., access to the general curriculum.
10. Supports LEAs and ESCs in issues related to TCSS work and vision.
11. Serve as the lead of a statewide convening of all SCG (Stronger Connection Grantees) awardees in June 2025 and June 2026.
12. Serves as the lead for a statewide student task force.
13. Responsible for vendor fair, vendor vetting, and keeping vendor website up-to-date.
14. Work closely with digital marketing/graphic designer on content for the website.
15. Manage digital lockers on the website for ESC and SCG LEAs.
16. Conduct with TCSS Learning Leaders PLC for ESC leads and SCG LEAs across the state
17. Help with content editing as needed.
18. Serve as co-lead on sustainability and long-range planning.
19. Follow federal and state guidelines.  Provides support to LEAs and ESCs as needed.
20. Out-of-Region travel will be necessary as a part of job responsibilities.
21. 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.
22. Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities.
23. Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16.
24. Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters.
25. Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan.
26. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program.
27. Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures.
28. Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines.
29. Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor.
30. Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor.
31. Performs other duties as assigned.