Curriculum Specialist jobs in Longview, TX

Job Summary: Assist districts in increasing student achievement through the provision of professional development and technical assistance in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Will support various TEA Initiatives such as, but not limited to, Research-Based Instructional Strategies, Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities, and Texas Lesson Study, etc.

Qualifications:

Education/Training:

• Bachelor Degree or required license Prefer Master Degree in related field
• Prefer applicant to have training in instructional coaching Require experience in Professional
• Learning Communities

Experience:

• At least 10 years of related experience.
• Must be well versed in PLCs and instructional coaching Prefer experience with Carnegie Texas Math
• Solutions

Knowledge / Skills:

• Ability to build, develop and inspire teams Task execution (result oriented)
• Build and cultivate relationships Excellent communication Financial knowledge
• Adaptability by being flexible, attentive to change and ready to move quickly and
• decisively in response to the needs of customers

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions; irregular hours
• Frequent regional travel; occasional statewide travel

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Support the implementation of ESC projects and TEA initiatives such as the implementation of high-quality instructional materials.
2. Attend and successfully complete TEA Product Academies and RBIS certification.

3. Facilitate Professional Learning Communities on various campuses.
4. Plan, develop, and present research-based data-driven professional development for Region 7 customers based on needs assessment data.
5. Provide technical assistance to Region 7 customers for purposes of improving student performance.
6. Participate with other ESCs and TEA in activities designed to promote improved student performance.
7. Work collaboratively with all ESC staff in serving the customers of Region 7 ESC.
8. Demonstrate professional behavior in all interactions with ESC staff, the TEA, and customers.
9. Attend and actively participate in ESC-required meetings.
10. Adhere to ESC policies and procedures in the Region 7 ESC quality management system.
11. Regular and reliable attendance.
12. Other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Funding
All Region 7 employees are at-will employees. Because your assignment is funded by grants, federal funding, and/or special funding, your continued employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of funding for the position. If funding becomes unavailable due to loss of state/federal funding or due to financial constraints of Region 7 ESC, your position is subject to immediate termination.