The Wilbur D. Mills Education Service Cooperative is currently seeking a motivated educator for the job title found below for the 2025 - 2026 school year.   A more detailed description will be provided at the time of the interview.   

Wilbur D. Mills Education Service Cooperative

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Teaching and Learning/TCC   

Reports To: WDMESC Director

Days: 240

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Primary Purpose:

To assist the Director and Assistant Director in providing exemplary curriculum and instructional services to member districts and maintain and facilitate the Wilbur D. Mills Education Service Cooperative (WDMESC) Teacher Center Committee and all assigned job-alike groups.  

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to manage budgets and personnel      

Ability to interpret law, policy, procedures, and data

Advanced presentation and technology skills

Advance knowledge of content and pedagogy in various content areas    

Exceptional organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of the grants management system

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Exercise general supervision and evaluation over:

Professional Development Center Administrative Assistant

Content Specialists

Other cooperative employees as assigned

Maintain authority over WDMESC Teacher Center, its employees and ESC professional development programs

Be accountable to the WDMESC Director and board of directors

Major Duties and Responsbilities:

Major duties and responsibilities will be discussed during the interview process

Professional and Personal Characteristics:

1. Demonstrate an ability to provide leadership and exercise good judgment
2. Be highly motivated, a self-starter, and expend the effort necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position
3. Demonstrate the ability to make decisions confidently and promptly in accordance with the goals of the organization, state and member districts.
4. Deal with difficult and unpleasant situations with courage, objectivity, and candor
5. Demonstrate good organizational skills
6. Demonstrate appropriate use of written and oral communication skills
7. Demonstrate efficient use of time
8. Demonstrate an exemplary work ethic
9. Adhere to all regulations and policies of the organization
10. Demonstrate a professional presence when using personal and cooperative social media accounts
11. Respond to all email, phone calls and texts from all district personnel within a 24-hour period