Primary Purpose:

• The Consultant of Teaching & Learning - World Languages and Fine Arts will deliver research-based professional development, technical assistance, and curriculum support for LEA teachers and administrators in the areas of World Languages and Fine Arts (all grade levels)

Education/Certifications:

• Current Texas State Teaching Certification
• Master’s Degree (preferred)

 Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of the distinctive needs of teaching World Languages and Fine Arts
• Knowledge of current research and effective practices in data-driven instruction
• Understanding of the continuum of the skills and processes in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills within and across grade levels

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 planning goals
• Display proficient levels of technology applications and remain current in the area of digital integration
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by Region 10 Leadership
• 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

Specific Responsibilities and Duties for the World Languages and Fine Arts Consultant

• Assists LEA constituencies with job-embedded professional development and technical assistance related to World Languages and Fine Arts programs and services
• Serves as a member of the Teaching and Learning Team in the development and implementation of various training models utilizing the Region 10 Professional Learning Model (PLM+)
• Maintain strong knowledge of evidence-based practices and current research related to World Languages and Fine Arts programs

• Three or more years working with administrators and teachers in World Languages or Fine Arts programs
• Five or more years of classroom teaching experience in World Languages or Fine Arts Experience developing and delivering professional learning
• Instructional Coaching experience (preferred)

Accountability:

• The World Languages and Fine Arts Consultant shall be directly accountable to the Program Coordinator of Teaching and Learning or his/her designee.