Regional Coordinator – Elementary/Secondary RLA

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 86,743 - 103,883; Full time

Job summary

Region 4 Education Service Center in Houston, Texas, seeks a Regional Coordinator – Elementary/Secondary RLA to deliver professional development, develop instructional resources, and lead special projects across elementary and secondary reading/language arts.

The role requires a Master’s degree, a Texas teacher certificate, and substantial leadership and teaching experience, with strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate for the appropriate content and grade levels.
• Three years of leadership experience in elementary/secondary reading/language arts.
• Five years of experience teaching and/or supporting Reading/Language Arts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development.
• Provide support to educators, campuses, and districts.
• Develop instructional coaching relationships that improve student outcomes.
• Develop educational resources to support instruction.
• Lead planning and evaluation of professional development, services, and products.

Skills

Leadership

Instructional coaching

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Regional Coordinator – Elementary/Secondary RLA

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $86,743 to $103,883 Per Year

Job Description

Job Goal: Provide professional development and services, develop instructional resources, and participate in special project activities in area(s) of elementary and secondary reading/language arts that support the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree

Certification/Licensure

• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate for the appropriate content and grade levels (1-6, 4-8, 6-12)
• Mid‑management or Supervisory Certificate, preferred

Experience

• Three years of experience in leadership position(s) related to elementary and secondary reading/language arts such as instructional coach, instructional specialist, or curriculum coordinator/director [district‑level experience, preferred]
• Five years of experience teaching and/or supporting Reading/Language Arts in both elementary and secondary settings
• Experience in developing and presenting professional development

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Broad‑based knowledge of reading/language arts education, pedagogy, assessment, instructional technology, and instructional coaching
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently within and across collaborative teams
• Successful completion of the Reading Academies Cohort Leader Screener, preferred

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development.
• Provide support to educators, campuses, and districts by answering questions related to area(s) of responsibility.
• Develop and foster instructional coaching relationships that result in positive student outcomes.
• Develop educational resources to support instruction and positive student outcomes.
• Provide leadership in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating professional development, services, and products in the area(s) of responsibility.
• Assist with planning and implementation of ongoing needs assessment and services for Region 4 customer districts.
• Participate in Region 4 leadership networks to foster collaboration and problem‑solving amongst districts and charter schools.
• Assist in planning and developing special project activities, e.g., grant proposals, interdepartmental services, demonstration sites, research studies and other customer‑based projects.
• Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
• Participate in state level functions related to area(s) of responsibility.
• Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.

Supervision/Personnel Management

None

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/Mental Demands

Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required