GOAL:

To provide TSDS/Ascender training, support, and technical assistance to Region 14 school districts. In order for school districts to achieve priorities of: recruiting, supporting, and retaining teachers and principals, building a foundation of reading and math, connecting high school to career and college, and improving low-performing schools.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Earned a degree from an accredited college or university
3 years experience in Ascender Software
Experience in school finance preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES

Program Planning/Organizational Skills
- Relates component objectives to the Region 14 mission statement and demonstrates cooperation with other components.
- Maintains documentation of component services.
- Works collaboratively with other team members in organizing and planning services for school districts.
- Evaluates the extent to which component objectives have been met and the focus of services in the future.
Leadership
- Works collaboratively with team members to improve component operations.
- Promotes and inspires initiative among program staff.
- Takes the initiative in making judgment decisions in providing services to local school districts.
Communication Skills
- Demonstrates good communication techniques and utilizes proper communication with client school districts.
- Effectively transmits ideas and information to groups or individuals.
- Establishes communication linkages with local LEA.
Consultative and Technical Assistance
- Provides liaison functions between TEA, TRS and other governing entities, and the school districts within the Region 14 ESC.
- Participates in training, planning, and other meetings conducted by the TEA and Region 20 ESC to effectively implement PEIMS and Ascender Business Services at the local district level.
- Demonstrates knowledge of PEIMS data requirements and assists school district personnel in effectively managing the system.
- Plans and conducts training sessions for school district personnel regarding new reporting requirements, changes, and/or other information about PEIMS and/or Ascender Business Services.
- Assists school districts with PEIMS submissions, including the review of PEIMS files and the approval of PEIMS files so they can be reviewed by TEA for final approval.
- Provides technical assistance in Ascender.
- Provides assistance to school districts pursuant to TEA diagnostic reports.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the designated supervisors.
Human Relations
- Exhibits professional courtesy during personal interaction with school district personnel and Region 14 ESC staff.
- Displays an open-minded attitude by receiving, listening, and reacting to communications.
Specialized Knowledge
- Seeks training in professional areas and provides up-to-date information in areas of responsibility.
- Recommends, prepares, and presents effective staff development to school personnel.
Personal and Professional Image
- Maintains self-control and good working relations with ESC staff and client district personnel.
- Exhibits self-motivation toward fulfilling job assignments.
- Arrives at work and other scheduled events on time.
- Presents a professional appearance.
Required Training for Continued Employment Consideration
- Attend program training and informational updates.

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