Title: Regional Principal Development Coach
Classification: Admin/Prof
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional
Job Grade: 5
Department: Educator Development
Reports To: Department Director
Job Goal:
Provide leadership for a high-performing team that prepares educators for certification in Texas.
Qualifications:
Education
Master's degree
Certification
- Texas teaching certificate
- Principal or Mid-Management certificate
Experience
- Three years of experience as a principal in a traditional district/charter school
- Five years of teaching experience in a traditional district/charter school
- Experience coaching and developing school leaders to enhance their leadership effectiveness
- Experience in developing and presenting professional development
Special Knowledge and Skills
- Broad-based knowledge of school leadership and administration
- Exemplary written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified AEL and T-TESS Training of Trainers Certification
- Experience as a district-level leader
- Experience in development and delivery of online instruction
Major Responsibilities:
Primary Program Liaison/Contact
- Serve as a point of contact for advanced certification program completers seeking completion of certification.
- Provide the necessary support to prospective program candidates through personal communications, information sessions, and related events.
- Anticipate and address field-based issues with a high degree of responsiveness and follow- through.
- Conduct field supervision and provide candidate support through regular observation visits, with constructive and relevant feedback on leadership and management competencies.
- Maintain accurate documentation and upload field observation data in the Region 4 Inspire Texas database.
- Communicate effectively to ensure program and school staff are fully aware and supportive of program components and certification expectations.
- Maintain current knowledge of state certification regulations and ensure program compliance with such.
- Maintain ongoing communication
Program Oversight
- Execute the program approval of certificates in compliance with state regulations and program policy.
- Deliver advanced certification coursework, and perform timely grading and feedback to program candidates.
- Communicate program expectations, updates, and changes with advanced certification instructors.
Program Expansion
- Design and develop proposals to TEA for new areas of certification as needed for expansion of program services.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration with other entities to provide high quality educator preparation programs throughout the state of Texas.
- Market and promote the Region 4 Alternative Certification Program throughout the state.
Data Collection and Reporting
- Maintain the Region 4 Education Service Center status, under the state accountability system for educator preparation programs, as "Accredited" through data reporting and compliance with program state and federal requirements.
- Collect program data, maintain accuracy of information, and submit data reports as needed by the Educator Development Department Director, state and federal agencies in support of accountability measures.
Administrative Support
- Assist the Managing Director of Leadership Initiatives with the budget development and management.
- Support the Managing Director of Leadership Initiatives in ensuring annual enrollments and candidate/placement targets are met.
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.