Teacher Incentive Allotment Partnerships Manager (Education Specialist V)

MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

• Core Values:  
• • We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.  
• • We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students. 
• • We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students. 
• • We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.

New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role. The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.

Position Overview: The Division of District Talent Systems is dedicated to empowering Texas school districts with the tools and support needed to recognize, reward, and retain exceptional educators. At the heart of this mission is the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)—a transformative initiative designed to create a pathway for outstanding teachers to earn six-figure salaries and its offshoot, Enhanced TIA which expands the opportunities to administrators as well.

In this role, the Manager will deliver expert technical assistance to partners such as districts, Education Service Centers (ESCs), and third-party providers. They will support the execution of the TIA-related grant programs, fostering collaboration and innovation in strategic compensation. Additionally, they will contribute to the continuous improvement of performance management systems and collaborate with district and regional leaders to design and refine systems that elevate teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in project management, performance management, and technical assistance delivery, with a passion for educational equity and excellence. This position reports to the Director of TIA Partnerships and Supports and offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of teacher compensation in Texas.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.  

Please note that a resume, tailored cover letter, and short answer responses are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.  

• Essential Functions
• Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.

1. Partnership Development: In collaboration with content owners and ESC leads, define the services required by district profile that support effective implementation aligned to other TEA initiatives to support scaling of best practices across ESCs. Manage the application, partnerships, contacts, and impact data related to Third Party Technical Assistance Providers. 
2. ESC Knowledge Development and Team Partnership: Oversee ESC Technical Assistance and Certification. Work with Strategic Compensation and other teams where content needs overlap.
3. TIA Regional ESC Grant Support: Serve as primary contact for a cohort of assigned ESCs to support the recurring meetings to discuss data-driven accountability and outcomes related to the TIA ESC Regional Support grant requirements.
4. TIA Grants Staffing: Provide hiring resources for ESC staffing to support grant objectives and district needs. Manage ESC Staffing Plan approvals and communications. Support the development of ESC Strategic Talent Advisor roles in coordination with other TEA talent initiatives.

• Minimum Qualifications
• • Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• • Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in education or related fields
• • Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience
• Other Qualifications
• Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military 
• Ability to prioritize work streams and collaborate with a diverse group of individuals at different seniority levels, with discretion, while managing multiple projects
• Experience with developing and delivering high-quality technical assistance to a variety of stakeholder groups
• Advanced skills related to breaking down complex information, asking questions, synthesizing, and analyzing data to prepare concise reports and exhibits using Microsoft Office suite
• District level administrative experience preferred
• Experience with grant development and management preferred
• Experience with the development of a TIA Local Designation System preferred
• A strong customer-service mindset with a focus on engaging both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference.

To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to each job classification series in the State’s Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and click on the military “occupational category” that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title.

This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.  

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Please add "capps.recruiting@cpa.texas.gov" and "@tea.texas.gov" to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications from our talent acquisition team and/or hiring division regarding your candidacy.