Position Type: Specialist/Education Specialist II Date Posted: 4/24/2025 Location: Education Service Center Region 13 - 600 District:   Education Service Center Region 13  Additional Information: Show/Hide Reports To: Coordinator III, TCMPC Learning and Development Salary: This is a full-time twelve (12) month position at 232 days with an annual minimum salary of $71,800.00. This is a grant-funded position with an initial end date of October 31, 2025. This grant is anticipated to be renewed with an end date of April 30, 2028. Job Summary (Primary Purpose): Work independently under the supervision of the TCMPC Learning and Development Coordinator III, to produce freely available implementation support materials for Bluebonnet Learning, Edition 1 that can be used by teachers, coaches, and campus leaders, both independently and as a part of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Additional work will include providing additional capacity for the development and review of the Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Integrated instructional materials. Daily work location will be at the Education Service Center nearest to you. Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Education/Certificates): Education/Certificates * Bachelor's degree in education and/or content specific field * Bilingual/Dual Language Certification Experience: * 3+ years in a leadership role (grade-level, department, campus, district, etc.) * 3+ years proven track record of student achievement in K-8+ instructional setting * 3+ years successfully supporting/working with Emergent Bilingual students and students with disabilities Knowledge: * Thorough content specific knowledge and expertise * Thorough knowledge of dual language programming and instructional strategies for biliteracy/bilingualism in Texas Skills: * Ability to read, analyze, understand, internalize and apply rubrics to ensure high quality deliverables creation, evaluation and revision * Proficient reading, writing, speaking in Spanish and in English * Excellent verbal, writing and presentation skills * Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Mindsets: * Service oriented with a growth mindset directed toward continuous improvement and learning * Innovative approach to problem solving * Solutions oriented and flexible with an ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines across multiple projects * Demonstrate initiative as a self-starter who is able to work without continual direct oversight * Systems thinker focused on alignment and streamlining Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Education/Certificates): Education/Certificates: * Master's degree in administration, curriculum, instruction, and assessment or content specific field Experience: * Strong background in curriculum writing/development * Experience as an Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) quality reviewer Knowledge: * Thorough knowledge of Covid Emergency Release (CER) instructional materials and Bluebonnet Learning, Edition 1 instructional materials * Working knowledge of general cognitive science as well as content-specific cognitive science (i.e. Research-Based Instructional Strategies) * Working knowledge of generative AI applications * Ability to determine suitability of instructional materials Major Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions: * Serve as a representative of the Center, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public. * Engage in design, prototyping, production, distribution, evaluation, and continuous improvement of high-quality implementation support materials for Bluebonnet Learning, Edition 1 instructional materials, including, but not limited to podcast scripts, unit podcasts, unit snapshots, content support videos, and PLC videos * Embed implementation support materials to appropriate online platforms * Develop and review instructional materials for Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Integrated * Clearly communicate progress regarding development efforts including timelines, areas of concern, and potential solutions to supervisor * Manage time, duties, and responsibilities for multiple projects simultaneously and reliably meet all deadlines with little oversight * Collaborate professionally across multiple teams and projects * Communicate consistently and clearly with various team members regarding multiple projects and timelines * Collaborate with supervisor and team regarding development and constructive feedback * Revise and edit materials with a strong attention to detail, according to feedback, and prior to deadlines * Work productively in a virtual environment with reliance on video conferencing, email and phone as primary forms of communication * Attend, as necessary, all meetings/trainings which may be delivered in-person, online/video, and/or by phone * Perform other duties as assigned Working Conditions (Physical/Mental Demands & Environmental Factors): * Travel to TCMPC meetings and events (travel not provided) * Hearing, speaking, visual acuity * Follows policies and procedures * Adherence to and flexibility with required deadlines * Ability to maintain emotional control under stressful situations * Ability to sit at a desk and/or work on computer for prolonged periods * Ability to work extended work hours according to project workflow Equipment Used: * PC Computer * Internet Explorer * MS Word * Computer for virtual meetings