Primary Purpose:

• Provide training, leadership, and support in the areas of Special Revenues (ESSA & ESSER funds.
• Support the activities and purpose of the ESSA and ESSER funds, SSA Management, and application/program support through the context of technical support, professional learning, and the process of consultation.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in educational related field (Masters Preferred).
• Federal programs experience (preferred).

 Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of (ESSA) Programs.
• Knowledge of (ESSER) Programs.
• Knowledge of and ability to meet the needs of adult learners.
• Ability to initiate and develop innovative solutions.
• Ability to objectively evaluate data and provide pertinent feedback.
• Ability to plan and implement institutes, conferences, and sessions for large and small groups.

 Responsibilities and Duties Common to all Region 10 ESC Employees:

• Ability to work on and enhance a team.
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of position responsibilities and to ensure timelines are met.              
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Maintain a positive, customer friendly, and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to center-wide strategic goals.
• Display proficient levels of technology applications and remain current in the area of digital integration.
• Prepare and organize resources, train, and collaborate with Region 10 personnel.
• Exhibit initiative in identifying problems and suggesting solutions in a positive manner.
• Exhibit good judgment and decision making.
• Keep supervisor informed of program and district needs.
• Maintain up-to-date entries in Region 10 databases and accurate records for tracking and invoicing.
• Adhere to Center procedures, guidelines, and policies.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by Region 10 Leadership.

 Specific Responsibilities and Duties for the Consultant State Allotments & ESSA Title II

• Provide technical support through a variety of mediums in Texas State Allotment.
• Provide technical support through a variety of mediums for ESSA programs and ESSER Programs.
• Provide technical support regarding the monitoring process for ESSER & ESSA.
• Support LEAs in the ESSA and ESSER application, program compliance reports, comprehensive needs assessment, campus improvement plan, and overall schoolwide planning.
• Support LEAs with fiscal and compliance issues specific to ESSA and ESSER funds.
• Present professional expertise in a variety of mediums including face to face, small group, large group, web-based sessions and/or videos.
• Facilitate one-to-one consultations with ESSER and ESSA SSA members.
• Create innovative and engaging resources for ESSER and ESSA SSA members.
• Seek on-going development of professional skills as appropriate to the job assignment.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of evidence-based practices and current research.
• Sustain a depth of knowledge in desired field and integration of such practices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to assist administrators and teachers in serving students with diverse needs.
• Demonstrate effective coaching, mentoring, problem-solving and conferencing skills.
• Assist with implementation of statewide initiatives and/or directives.

• Five or more years of classroom teaching, grant management, federal program management, or related experience.
• Administrative experience, preferably in Federal programs.
• Background in providing superior staff development at the local, state and/or national level.

 Accountability:

• The Office of Federal Programs Consultant shall be directly accountable to the Federal Program Administrator or his/her designee.