Primary Purpose:

• To support the implementation of High Quality Instructional Materials in alignment to research-based instructional strategies for the grant period

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Texas Teaching certification required

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience serving low-income, high-need students, including children living in poverty, emergent bilinguals, and children with disabilities
• Proven ability to deliver professional development and instructional coaching in the Science of Teaching Reading for adult learners preferred
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
• A demonstrated capacity for problem-solving, self-reflection, giving/receiving feedback, and continuous improvement
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

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 HQIM Consultant - Teaching and Learning

• Provide effective, research-based instructional support in the area of literacy for campuses
• Provide direct coaching to teachers on lesson internalization and unit assessment
• Attend training and meetings required by TEA to support the implementation of high quality instructional materials
• Attend all Vendor Product Academies and become certified
• Communicate with districts, campuses, charter schools, TEA, and ESCs to provide effective, research-based technical assistance to improve student performance
• Record accurate documentation of all technical assistance provided to districts as outlined in the ESC Literacy Coach grant
• Design and deliver professional development based on HQIM vendor materials and lessons
• Follow all guidelines and timelines outlined in the ESC Literacy Coach grant
• Travel as part of job responsibilities

• 5 years classroom teaching experience required
• Completed or currently completing credentials for HB3 Reading Academies or knowledge of Science of Teaching Reading  (SOTR) preferred
• Complete Research Based Instructional Strategies RBIS (RLA) preferred

Accountability:

• The HQIM Literacy Instructional Coach shall report directly to the HQIM Program Coordinator.