Education Service Center Region 15.

• EHS Floater Aide

  Location: Early Head Start Center - Brownwood, TX
  Reports To: EHS Center Director/Program Director
  FLSA Status: Non Exempt - 12 Months
  Position Open Until Filled
  
  Primary Purpose:
  This position reports to the Early Head Start Center Director and is responsible for providing instructional support to ensure children progress toward the overall school readiness goal of social competence through a learning environment and varied experiences that help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their individual age and development.
  
  Major Duties/Responsibilities:
  Follow daily schedule and assigned classrooms to provide relief breaks to staff.
  Deliver meals to classrooms for students and classroom staff members and assists with clean up.
  Maintain awareness and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
  Maintain an orderly and safe classroom environment and outdoor play environment.
  Know which children for which he/she has responsibility.
  Know each child’s name and has information showing each child’s age.
  Actively supervise children at all times, adjusting appropriately for different ages and abilities of children.
  Ensure the children are following procedures to maintain a safe environment.
  Interact routinely with children in a positive manner.
  Promote feelings of security and trust in preschool age children by being warm, supportive, and comforting and by establishing strong and caring relationships.
  Foster developmentally appropriate independence in children through planned, but flexible program activities.
  Foster a cooperative rather than a competitive atmosphere.
  Show appreciation of children’s efforts and accomplishments.
  Ensure continuity of care for children by sharing with incoming caregivers information about each child’s activities during the previous shift and any verbal or written instructions given by the parent.
  Maintain current training in CPR/First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting.
  Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation to Child Protective Services or to law enforcement.
  Demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities.
  Relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience.
  Demonstrate sensitivity, cultural respect, and positive manner in relating with children and assisting Early Head Start parents and staff.
  Promote Positive Behavior Practices directed to teaching the child acceptable behavior and self-control.
  Reinforce positive behavior with verbal and /or nonverbal encouragement.
  Remind child of behavior expectations daily by using clear, positive statements at eye level with the child.
  Redirect children to prevent behavior problems.
  Use language with children to prevent behavior problems.
  Deal with individual problems consistently and on an individual basis, consistent with the child’s level of understanding. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Start/Early Head Start Director and/or Executive Director.
  

• Education Specialist (Texas Strategic Staffing)

  Location: Education Service Center Region 15 San Angelo, TX
  Reports To: Deputy Director
  Months: 12 Months
  FLSA Status: Position may be filled as Full-Time or Hourly
  Position Open Until Filled
  
  Position Purpose: 
  This position reports to the Deputy Director and is responsible for providing technical assistance, coaching, and professional learning support to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in the implementation of strategic leadership and staffing initiatives aligned with Texas Education Agency (TEA) priorities.
  
  Major Duties/Responsibilities:
  
• Provide technical assistance and coaching to LEAs in the implementation of state staffing initiatives, strategic leadership practices, and educator workforce requirements.
• Support district and campus leaders in developing, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive staffing plans aligned with Texas Education Agency (TEA) priorities and state accountability expectations.
• Analyze staffing, certification, retention, and recruitment data to identify trends, needs, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist LEAs in meeting state and federal requirements related to educator certification, assignment compliance, teacher recruitment, retention, and workforce development.
• Facilitate professional learning opportunities, workshops, webinars, and coaching sessions for district and campus administrators on strategic staffing and leadership best practices.
• Collaborate with TEA staff, ESC personnel, and LEA leadership teams to ensure consistent implementation of statewide initiatives and grant requirements.
• Guide districts in developing sustainable leadership pipelines, succession planning processes, and talent management systems.
• Monitor project goals, deliverables, timelines, and performance measures to ensure compliance with program expectations and funding requirements.
• Develop and maintain resources, tools, guidance documents, and training materials to support LEA implementation efforts.
• Conduct on-site and virtual consultations with district and campus leadership teams to assess needs, provide recommendations, and support continuous improvement planning.
• Assist districts in interpreting and implementing state statutes, administrative rules, commissioner guidance, and TEA program requirements related to educator effectiveness and staffing.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with superintendents, human resource directors, principals, teacher leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and program evaluations required by TEA, ESC leadership, and funding agencies.
• Participate in statewide meetings, professional development activities, communities of practice, and cross-functional workgroups.
• Travel within the ESC region and across Texas, as required, to provide direct support to LEAs and participate in statewide initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission, goals, and strategic priorities of the Education Service Center and the Texas Education Agency.
• Other duties as assigned by Deputy or Executive Director.
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• Experience: Five (5) years of related work related experience
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• More Information:
• Laura Strube, Deputy Director 
• laura.strube@esc15.net