Part Time Education Specialist (Elementary RLA)

Amarillo, Bell Street Location; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas ESC Region 16 Amarillo, Bell Street Location seeks a Part-Time Education Specialist (Elementary RLA) to support LEAs with instructional improvement in RLA through coaching and targeted PD. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and Texas teaching certification, with a Master’s preferred and proven ELAR teaching experience.

Primary responsibilities include delivering content-specific PD, modeling effective instructional practices, and collaborating with campus and district staff to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred
• Texas teaching certification required

Responsibilities

• Provides effective instructional support and coaching in RLA for Region 16 campuses and districts.
• Delivers essential professional development, focusing on engaging sessions face-to-face or remote.
• Collaborates to identify PD needs through data analysis and self-reflection.
• Sets and meets short- and long-term professional goals based on feedback and research.
• Travel is part of the job responsibilities and responsibilities must meet ESC policies.

Skills

Elementary ELAR teaching

Texas teaching experience

Goal setting

Service oriented

Time management

Teamwork

Deliver professional development

Train and coach personnel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Texas teaching certification

Job description

Part Time Education Specialist (Elementary RLA)

Texas ESC Region 16 Amarillo, Bell Street Location - Amarillo, Texas

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Job Details

Job ID: 5889701

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:
To provide for the delivery of technical assistance and professional development in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of activities that address the unique needs of the Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in the area of Elementary RLA. Utilize an effective and efficient planning process based on pertinent student, campus, and district data sources for the purpose of assisting LEAs in instructional improvement and the meeting of LEA and ESC accountability requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred
• Texas teaching certification required

Skills:

• Experience teaching Elementary ELAR required
• Texas Teaching experience required
• Demonstrated ability to set goals and creatively problem solve
• Must be service oriented and display initiative
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, calendar, job responsibilities, and travel
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team setting required
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to team/organizational goals
• Proven ability to deliver content-specific professional development as well as systemic best practice (e.g., campus-wide/district-wide) professional development
• Proven ability to train and coach personnel in various school roles (e.g., teachers, support staff, principals, central office staff)

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 regionwide 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:

• Provides effective, research-based instructional support and coaching in RLA for Region 16 campuses and districts aligned with the ESC model. Accurately documents technical assistance. Delivers essential professional development, utilizing expertise to enhance instructional practices, with a focus on designing and delivering engaging sessions, whether face-to-face or through alternative methods.
• Provides content, best practices and pedagogical expertise in technical assistance and professional development to support improvement of instructional practices for monitoring and evaluating student learning.
• Collaborates with colleagues in and beyond the ESC to identify professional development needs through detailed data analysis and self-reflection to provide quality services to customers that positively impact student learning.
• Sets, modifies, and meets short- and long-term professional goals based on self-assessment, reflection, peer and supervisor feedback, contemporary research, and analysis of student learning.
• Manages a state or federal grant, if applicable, and follows all guidelines and timelines outlined in the grant.
• Provides state-mandated trainings, if applicable
• Creates on-going collegial relationships with customers.
• Travels as a part of job responsibilities.
• Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the director. A functioning cell phone means that it is charged, activated, messages checked, and mailbox emptied regularly.
• Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities.
• Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16.
• Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters.
• Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan.
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program.
• Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures.
• Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines.
• Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor.
• Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $35.68 to $43.78 IP-3

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brenda Foster , Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• Amarillo, Bell Street Location
• Email: [e-mail]