Job Description

The purpose of the Texas 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC), Cycle 12, grant is to create community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities for children, particularly students who attend high-need, high-poverty, low-performing schools, to meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects. The Program Specialist's job would include, but not limited to the following:

The Program Specialist encourages family/parental involvement in the school and provides ongoing, educational programs to immediate family members, parents/legal guardians of students enrolled.

*Develop high-quality instructional materials for grades K-6 for a 25-day summer program. 

*Plan, coordinate, and implement the Parent University program in each center according to grant guidelines.

*Develop strong formal community relationships to build capacity for families, including but not limited to food scarcity and SEL. 

*Implement special TEA initiatives such as NASA Stem, NBA Hoops, and MLB Math with selected centers.

* Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Demands - Standard physical activity such as periodic standing, walking, sitting, basic motor skills to access computer files for information or simple data entry. Occasional travel along with frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

Mental Demands - Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate events; maintain emotional control under stress.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree required
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
• Three or more years of successful classroom teacher experience or equivalent 

Special Knowledge/Skills

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Must be familiar with the community and support agencies
* Must be adaptable to meet the needs of the families in the program in addition to working flexible hours to accommodate work in the evening
* Experience working in an educational, social service, or family support service setting
* Experience with child development and effective parenting techniques
* Experience working with families that have diverse cultures and economic backgrounds
* Ability to communicate in native language(s) of program recipients preferred

Additional Information
• Full-time position (12 months) for a period of up to four (4) years
• Position based at ESC Region 12 serving eight (8) districts located in Region 12

Benefit Information
* Monetary contribution up to $575 per month to use for employee/family healthcare and supplemental benefits
* Teacher Retirement System (TRS) and Social Security retirement programs
* Earned state personal, sick leave, and vacation