Teacher Incentive Allotment - Woodway, Texas

Position Description: · The TIA Generalist will play a critical role in implementing and sustaining Local Designation Systems across the region. One of the major components of this work involves utilizing knowledge and experience in coordinating a TIA system from the district lev ...

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Position Description:

The TIA Generalist will play a critical role in implementing and sustaining Local Designation Systems across the region. One of the major components of this work involves utilizing knowledge and experience in coordinating a TIA system from the district level to support LEAs in navigating the complexities of the designation process. Specifically, the TIA Generalist will engage directly with identified districts to present and facilitate professional development sessions, office hours, and trainings—both onsite and at the ESC—across various TIA entry levels. The TIA Generalist will maintain the flexibility to support the TIA Lead, Data Analyst, Assessment Specialist and System Support Specialist as a secondary technical assistance provider to ensure support is distributed effectively throughout the region. The TIA Generalist will assist with the broad requirements of the TIA Regional Support Grant, as well as other on-demand/wrap-around services to help districts with general TIA implementation needs.

Objectives of the TIA Regional Support Grant Include:

• Increase the number of districts with TIA systems
• Increase the percentage of teachers eligible to earn TIA designations within local systems
• Increase success rates with TIA implementation and data validation
• Increase retention for TIA designated teachers  

Job Qualifications

    Education/Certification:

• Master's degree preferred
• Valid Texas teaching license

    Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience in instructional leadership, data analysis, and coaching
• Experience in designing and leading professional development
• Experience with Data Management Systems 
• Experience leading TIA committees and Stakeholder Engagement meetings
• Experience in teacher appraisal preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Outstanding interpersonal, teamwork, and management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Results orientation coupled with a strong work ethic and excellent organization, coordination, and time management skills
• Flexibility and comfort with ambiguity

      Experience:

• Minimum of three years of experience in a campus administrator or three years of experience managing a district-level TIA system preferred
•  Prior experience working with curriculum and assessment
•  Prior experience engaging with TIA application process, data submission, stakeholder engagement  

      Essential Duties:

• District-Level Coordination: Apply practical experience in managing TIA systems to help LEAs streamline their internal processes and local designation plans.
• Flexible Technical Assistance: Serve as a versatile secondary support provider, assisting the TIA Lead, Data Analyst, and System Support Specialist to meet regional demand.
• Professional Development: Design, facilitate, and lead training sessions and office hours both at the ESC and on-site at school districts to build local capacity.
• Multilevel Support: Provide tailored guidance to districts at various stages of TIA implementation, from initial interest to system maintenance.
• Regional Distribution: Ensure equitable access to support by traveling across the region to provide hands-on assistance and wrap-around services for any TIA-related needs.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Travel: Frequent Travel within the region, state, and nation when appropriate

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including a personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel

Mental Demands:

Manage multiple tasks and work cooperatively with others

Maintain a calm attitude in demanding situations

Make changes and adapt to varying responsibilities on an ongoing basis

Work with frequent interruptions, tight deadlines, and limited office space

Core Values

Applicant needs to possess these core values through words and actions to build positive, long-term relationships with customers by demonstrating:

• Professionalism, integrity, respect for others, expertise, and credibility at all times
• Quality in delivering what I promise and helping create superior programs and services that add value beyond what is expected
• Teamwork by working cooperatively with others to promote a positive and fun work environment
• Adaptability by being flexible, attentive to change, and ready to move quickly and decisively in response to the needs of customers
• Innovation by contributing to the implementation of new or significantly improved services and delivery methods
• Superior Service by providing personable, direct attention that delivers customer satisfaction beyond what is expected

Benefit Information

• ESC Region 12 provides monetary contributions of up to $575 per month to use for employee/family healthcare and supplemental benefits.
• An employee earns state personal, sick, and vacation leave.
• All employees contribute to both the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and Social Security retirement programs.