Education Service Center Region 15.

• Program Director (Early Childhood Intervention)

  Location: ESC Region 15, San Angelo TX
  Reports To: Executive Director
  FLSA Status: Exempt/12 Months - 234 Days
  Salary: Pay Grade 7 (ESC Salary Schedule)
  
  Mission: Education Service Center Region 15 is dedicated to excellence in education through leadership, partnership, and service.
  
  Program Purpose:
  This position reports to the Executive Director and will assist in building excellence throughout LEAs and the ESC by maintaining a high level of knowledge regarding the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program requirements, changes in the laws, and educational methods of educating students with specific developmental needs for the purpose of managing an excellent Early Childhood Intervention program.  
  
  Major Responsibilities/Duties:
  Abide by Early Childhood Intervention policies and procedures to ensure compliance in delivery of comprehensive program services.
  Coordinate program fiscal applications, amendments, quarterly reports, and final expenditure reports.
  Write and implement applicable grant applications for Early Childhood Intervention program.
  Design, deliver and facilitate training/professional development for Early Childhood Intervention staff.
  Oversee setting program goals and monitor all program activities.
  Collaborate with other agencies serving children with disabilities under three years of age.
  Ensure that all Health and Human Services Commission requirements for Early Childhood Intervention Services Contracts are achieved.
  Monitor monthly enrollment and Service Coordinator’s caseloads.
  Attend professional meetings, seminars, and other training sessions to be informed of current innovations and research in Early Childhood Intervention. Evaluate/review performance of certified staff, in accordance with ESC 15 procedures.
  Oversee and assist in the development of the annual ECI Budget and the Cost Report.
  Assist with therapy provider enrollment and credentialing.
  Provide administrative oversight of Time Clock Plus time keeping system.
  Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, ESC policy and procedural directives.
  Conduct quality assurance of ECI staff's case documentation on ProMedDa system.
  Conduct ongoing billing verification to ensure documentation requirements are met prior to third party billing.
  Actively participate in ESC Region 15 management team meetings.
  Demonstrate flexibility while working harmoniously in team settings and with other staff.
  Perform other duties as assigned by ESC Region 15 Executive Director.
  
  Experience:
  Three (3) years of program experience
  Five (5) years of experience in instructional leadership roles

• Administrative Assistant

  Location: ESC Region 15, San Angelo TX
  Reports To: Program Director, Administrative Services/Federal Programs
  FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/12 Months - 234 Days
  Salary: N-E Pay Grade 2
  
  Mission: Education Service Center Region 15 is dedicated to excellence in education through leadership, partnership, and service.
  
  Position Purpose:
  This position reports to the Administrative Services/Federal Programs Director and is responsible for providing efficient and organized clerical and administrative functions to support the ESC Region 15 Migrant Education Program and Career and Technical Education.
  
  Major Duties/Responsibilities:
  Perform general duties and secretarial tasks related to program operations, including typing, duplication, word processing, mail distribution, maintain appointment calendar, travel arrangements and expenses, activities, filing, office supplies, accurate, courteous telephone communications, messages, etc.
  Responsible for initiation and follow-up of purchase orders for the Education Specialists.
  Responsible for preparing workshop space, registration sheets, and evaluation sheets for in-service workshops as developed by the Education Specialists.
  Responsible for checking the ASCENDER printout for totals of payment authorizations, travel vouchers, purchase orders, etc.
  Will assume responsibility of office management such as: distributing workload, if necessary, and/or other responsibilities applicable to efficient office procedure.
  Responsible for maintaining good public relations with area teachers and administrators.
  Responsible for computer data input and associated reports.
  Maintain budgets for programs as directed by supervisors.
  Serve periodically as a relief person to the receptionist and operates a multi-line telephone switchboard.
  Responsible for assisting other Education Service Center employees at the discretion of the Associate Director.
  Communicate effectively with clients and/or staff members, utilizing proper channels.
  Exhibit initiative by expressing opinions and suggesting changes.
  Utilize good judgment in making decisions appropriate for job responsibilities.
  Perform assignments efficiently and without continuous supervision.
  Maintain an organized work area.
  Perform other duties as assigned by the Education Specialists, Administrative Services/Federal Programs Director, Associate Director, and/or Executive Director.
  
  Special Knowledge/Skills:
  Computer skills to include network systems, desktop publishing, word processing software   .
  Ability to type accurately at a speed necessary to meet the requirements of the position
  Possess filing system skills
  Ability to explain and reach sound decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures
  Multi-line telephone capabilities/switchboard
  Ability to compose routine correspondence from brief instructions
  Use tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive situations and concerned people and customers
  Possess efficiency in preparing clear, accurate and concise records and reports  
  
  Experience:
  Two (2) years office administrative or secretarial experience
  30 semester hours of college credit with some business orientation or equivalent business school background
  
  

• Business Data Specialist

  Location:  ESC Region 15, San Angelo TX
  Reports To: Data Services Coordinator
  FLSA Status: Exempt - 234 Days
  Pay Grade: (ESC Salary Schedule)
  
  Major Responsibilities/Duties
  Support department coordinator, team members, and clients in organizational processes and procedures related to TSDS, ASCENDER, and related applications, databases, and documentation sources.
  Advise and consult with internal and external clients on all points of the data path from entry through final verification and reporting.
  Identify proper levels of implementation and utilization of software and databases as part of a larger system.
  Exercise independent authority to negotiate software and database functionality enhancements that are designed to increase efficiency of operations of internal and external clients.
  Utilize problem-solving and organizational skills to maintain effectiveness and efficiency in financial data reporting requirements and assure compliance with reporting deadlines.
  Exhibit initiative by expressing opinions and suggesting changes needed to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
  Ensure that internal and external clients are given the opportunity to maximize their use of TSDS, ASCENDER and related systems and have implemented effective strategies for ensuring effective and efficient use of the systems.
  Provide consultation, training, and expert advice to internal and external personnel to ensure availability of a broad base of quality customer service and support related to TSDS, ASCENDER, and related applications, databases, and documentation sources.
  Foster communication and collaboration between the ESC, LEA personnel, programming staff, the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and other applicable parties to clarify rules and regulations, data management, reporting issues, and negotiate steps needed to resolve issues.
  Attend TSDS, MIS, OmniTrack and TCC professional development, training, and meetings to maintain awareness and ensure professional growth.
  Maintain certification in all available TSDS components necessary to serve in the roles of TSDS Technical Champion, TSDS PEIMS Champion, TSDS UID Champion, TSDS Core Collections Champion, and TIMS Champion.
  Maintain a general working knowledge of all related sources, systems, and manuals. (ie: TREx, SAAH, TEDS, TSDS, ASCENDER, TEAL, TIMS, Accountability, MIS, OmniTrack and others)
  Exercise independent authority to develop and maintain systems documentation and technical assistance manuals.
  Conduct professional development and training presentations to internal and external clients.
  Provide technical assistance, consulting services, and advise in database management, conversions, and related areas.
  Provide telephone, on-site, remote and email assistance to internal and external clients.
  Utilize problem-solving skills to manage internal and external clients' compliance with reporting deadlines.
  Ensure inter-departmental coordination - attend all applicable Finance training sessions.
  Maintain TASBO Certified Texas School Business Official credentials.
  Develop and coordinate events on the Data Services Training Calendar. Perform other duties as assigned by the Data Services Coordinator, Deputy Director and/or the Executive Director.
  
  Special Knowledge/Skills
  Experience developing organizational processes, procedures, implementation and utilization of software as part of a larger system
  Ability to detect and resolve problems in application software
  Ability to guide and lead others toward maximizing effectiveness and efficiency in the use of organizational data systems
  Experience providing customer training, technical support, and professional development
  Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
  Knowledge of public school finance accounting code structure and requirements
  Ability to work collaboratively with leader, team members, and clients
  Experience in problem solving techniques and working in a client-based environment
  Proficient in using Windows applications, Microsoft Office, Internet, and Email
  Experience working in a network/database environment
  
  Experience
  Five (5) years software, database analysis, public school data processing, public school business office, information systems or acceptable related work experience         
  
  For More Information:
  Melissa Anthony
  Coordinator, Data Services
  325-658-6571
  melissa.anthony@esc15.net