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School Improvement Administrative Specialist
Texas Association of School Administrators
Location : Austin, TX, 78701
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $81,352 to $88,000
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
| Name: | Krystal Herrington |
| Email: | krystal.herrington@esc13.txed.net |
| Address: | 5701 Springdale Road |
| City: | Austin |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78723-3646 |
| Phone: | (512) 919-5228 |
| Fax: | (512) 919-5302 |
| Region: | 13 |
| School District/Employer: | ESC Region 13 |
| District Category/Employer: | Education Service Center, |
| Position: | Specialist, |
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| Job Title: | School Improvement Administrative Specialist |
| School: | Education Service Center Region 13 |
| Campus Description: | |
| Date Posted: | 9/5/2025 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Job Summary (Primary Purpose): The Administrative Specialist for the School Improvement Team serves as a case manager and facilitates targeted efforts around school improvement and the Effective Schools Framework with external partners and internal staff. This position designs, develops, enhances, and delivers training and/or provides educational tools and resources pertaining to school improvement and the Effective Schools Framework. Major Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Serve as a representative of ESC Region 13, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public; Work collaboratively with ESC staff to design, develop, implement, communicate, and coordinate customized school improvement and systemic support to improve student performance; Provide professional development, personalized coaching, and technical assistance to campus and district leaders around school improvement initiatives; including the development of targeted improvement plans and accountability guidance; Understand and be able to coach on the implementation of the Effective Schools Framework (ESF); Facilitate and co-facilitate ESF diagnostic visits to campuses involved in the school improvement process; Provide ESF Lever 1 coaching to school improvement campus leadership; Design, develop, enhance, and deliver trainings through multiple delivery models for internal and external stakeholders; Attend meetings regarding school improvement/The Effective Schools Framework and develop required reports, and attend Statewide ESC meetings and State level meetings with TEA; Collect and analyze LEA data from a variety of qualitative and quantitative sources to assist in designing strategic school improvement plans and/or facilitate data analysis protocol at the LEA; Collaborate with the Texas Instructional Leadership Coordinator to assist with TIL practices for SI-engaged campuses. Design, develop, and deliver training and products and/or provide educational tools and resources pertaining to data analysis; Perform other duties as assigned. |
| Qualifications: | Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Education/Certificates): Master's Degree, required Teaching certificate, required Administrative certificate, required Minimum five (5) years teaching Minimum three (3) years in campus administration or district office administration Minimum three (3) years experience in coaching campus/district administrators Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Education/Certificates): Two (2) years of experience serving in a leadership role in school improvement efforts Campus/district leader of a turnaround campus/district including implementing and monitoring a Targeted Improvement Plan Three (3) years of leadership in implementing the Effective Schools Framework Three (3) years experience in working collaboratively with staff, clients, and external partners; shared decision-making Leadership qualities/competencies in the facilitation of campus and district leaders to address underperforming areas Proficiency in assessing root causes of strengths and weaknesses of a campus and district Knowledge of and experience with both state and federal accountability systems Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills Ability to one-on-one coach campus and district administrators toward improvement efforts Proficient use of technology for workplace productivity and presentations Ability to analyze state, regional, district, and campus data Experience in developing content and delivering presentations based on adult learning strategies |
| Salary Range: | This is a full-time, twelve (12) month, 232 days with a salary range of $81,352 to $88,000. This is a grant-funded position and continued employment is contingent upon grant renewal |
| Benefits: | Region 13 offers a wide range of benefits to our employees. To learn more view the following link: https://esc13.net/assets/uploads/docs/R13_BenefitsBooklet_2024-25.pdf |
| How To Apply: | You can view the job posting on our website https://esc13.net/careers#job5370 and click apply now. |
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The Administrative Specialist for the School Improvement Team serves as a case manager and facilitates targeted efforts around school improvement and the Effective Schools Framework with external partners and internal staff. This position designs, develops, enhances, and delivers training and/or provides educational tools and resources pertaining to school improvement and the Effective Schools Framework.
Major Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Serve as a representative of ESC Region 13, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public;
Work collaboratively with ESC staff to design, develop, implement, communicate, and coordinate customized school improvement and systemic support to improve student performance;
Provide professional development, personalized coaching, and technical assistance to campus and district leaders around school improvement initiatives; including the development of targeted improvement plans and accountability guidance;
Understand and be able to coach on the implementation of the Effective Schools Framework (ESF);
Facilitate and co-facilitate ESF diagnostic visits to campuses involved in the school improvement process;
Provide ESF Lever 1 coaching to school improvement campus leadership;
Design, develop, enhance, and deliver trainings through multiple delivery models for internal and external stakeholders;
Attend meetings regarding school improvement/The Effective Schools Framework and develop required reports, and attend Statewide ESC meetings and State level meetings with TEA;
Collect and analyze LEA data from a variety of qualitative and quantitative sources to assist in designing strategic school improvement plans and/or facilitate data analysis protocol at the LEA;
Collaborate with the Texas Instructional Leadership Coordinator to assist with TIL practices for SI-engaged campuses.
Design, develop, and deliver training and products and/or provide educational tools and resources pertaining to data analysis;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Master's Degree, required
Teaching certificate, required
Administrative certificate, required
Minimum five (5) years teaching
Minimum three (3) years in campus administration or district office administration
Minimum three (3) years experience in coaching campus/district administrators
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Education/Certificates):
Two (2) years of experience serving in a leadership role in school improvement efforts
Campus/district leader of a turnaround campus/district including implementing and monitoring a Targeted Improvement Plan
Three (3) years of leadership in implementing the Effective Schools Framework
Three (3) years experience in working collaboratively with staff, clients, and external partners; shared decision-making
Leadership qualities/competencies in the facilitation of campus and district leaders to address underperforming areas
Proficiency in assessing root causes of strengths and weaknesses of a campus and district
Knowledge of and experience with both state and federal accountability systems
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to one-on-one coach campus and district administrators toward improvement efforts
Proficient use of technology for workplace productivity and presentations
Ability to analyze state, regional, district, and campus data
Experience in developing content and delivering presentations based on adult learning strategies
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Freqently Asked Questions
In Austin, TX, professionals targeting School Improvement Administrative Specialist roles benefit from holding a Texas teaching certificate and an administrative certificate. These credentials align with state requirements and demonstrate preparedness to navigate local educational policies and accountability systems effectively.
Austin's education sector shows steady demand for school improvement specialists due to ongoing district reforms. Candidates with experience coaching campus leaders and expertise in the Effective Schools Framework tend to stand out amid moderate competition, especially within regional education service centers like ESC Region 13.
Unlike general administrative roles, this specialist requires deep coaching abilities, data analysis proficiency, and mastery of the Effective Schools Framework. Expertise in designing targeted improvement plans and facilitating diagnostic visits distinguishes this position within the spectrum of education administration.
Yes, professionals often advance into leadership roles such as district-level instructional coordinators or assistant superintendents. Developing skills in systemic support, coaching campus leaders, and managing school improvement initiatives paves the way for broader educational management opportunities.
Daily duties include collaborating with school leaders on improvement strategies, conducting data-driven analysis, facilitating training sessions on the Effective Schools Framework, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to monitor progress and adjust accountability plans.
This organization provides a collaborative environment fostering professional growth, access to statewide education initiatives, and resources tailored to enhance school improvement efforts. Specialists benefit from networking, training, and alignment with Texas education policies.
Employees gain comprehensive benefits including health plans, retirement options, and professional development opportunities. The organization emphasizes work-life balance and offers tools supporting educational leadership excellence within the Texas public education system.
The salary range for this full-time role spans approximately $81,352 to $88,000 annually, reflecting grant funding status. Competitive compensation aligns with required qualifications such as a master’s degree, certifications, and extensive coaching experience within education administration.
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