Lead, PREP Pathways & Alt Certification

Education Service Center Region 13; Kilgore (TX); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The PREP PALT Lead at Education Service Center Region 13 provides leadership, coordination, and oversight for the PREP PALT component of the Region 13 Educator Certification Program. This role ensures delivery of high-quality preservice training in compliance with state requirements and supports teacher candidates through the certification process.

The position collaborates with school districts, program staff, and stakeholders to prepare effective educators for Texas classrooms, maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a representative of ESC Region 13, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other educational community members and the public.
• Engage school system partners in formal partnership for the PREP PALT pathway.
• Facilitate the co-development of the PREP PALT pathway with school system partners and establish a cadence of partnership dialogue and data sharing.
• Lead coordination with PREP PALT grant partners, including CTAPP and TEA, through monthly convenings and regular check-ins.
• Coordinate preservice coursework, the preservice intensive experience, and clinical experience ensuring compliance with House Bill 2 legislation and TAC requirements.
• Complete all key milestones to support the launch of the PREP PALT pathway and SBEC approval of the PREP Alternative Preservice route.
• Engage in virtual weekly coaching sessions with CTAPP to monitor progress and provide feedback to TEA.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Knowledge of TAC/SBEC rules

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The PREP PALT Lead at Education Service Center Region 13 provides leadership, coordination, and oversight for the PREP PALT component of the Region 13 Educator Certification Program. This role ensures delivery of high-quality preservice training in compliance with state requirements and supports teacher candidates through the certification process.

The position collaborates with school districts, program staff, and stakeholders to prepare effective educators for Texas classrooms, maintaining