Primary Purpose:

• To support LEAs in the quality implementation of the McKinney Vento Act, Foster Care Programs, and to assist with Migrant student identification across the region

Education/Certifications:

• Master's Degree in an Educational related field (preferred)
• Texas Teaching certificate (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of ESSA reporting and program requirements as related to homeless, foster care, and migrant
• Ability to objectively evaluate program guideline data and provide feedback to multiple stakeholders
• Ability to plan and lead professional learning for groups of varying size

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 Office of Federal Programs Consultant:

• Work with the LEAs towards the planning, development, and implementation of McKinney Vento, Fostering Connections, and Migrant programs
• Provide technical assistance to LEAs as they navigate Texas Education Code as it relates to students identified as migrant,  homeless, and/or in foster care
• Guiding LEAs in their implementation of effective practices related to students identified as homeless, migrant, and/or in foster care
• Support LEAs with federal grant applications, program compliance reporting, comprehensive needs assessment, and campus improvement planning
• Support LEAs with fiscal compliance specific to ESSA,  Equitable Services, ESSER, and State Compensatory Education (as related to homeless and foster care students)
• Demonstrate effective coaching, mentoring, problem-solving and conferencing skills

• K-12 Teaching experience- (preferred)
• Program management at campus, central office, or education service center (preferred)

 Accountability:

The Office of Federal Programs Consultant shall be directly accountable to the Program Coordinator.