Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System
Training Management Specialist (Education Specialist IV)
Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job Description - Training Management Specialist (Education Specialist IV) (00054993)
Job Description
Organization:
TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
Primary Location:
Texas-Austin
Work Locations:
Texas Education Agency 1701 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE Austin 78701
Job Category:
Education, Training, and Library
Employee Status:
Regular
Schedule:
Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time
State Job Code:
0823
Salary Admin Plan:
B
Grade:
23
Salary (Pay Basis):
$5,098.67 - $6,701.75 (Monthly)
Number of Openings:
1
Overtime Status:
Exempt
Job Posting:
Jan 5, 2026, 5:40:11 PM
Closing Date:
Ongoing
Mission and Core Values 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.
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.
Salary Statement:
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 Training Management Specialist will play an essential role in reimagining the future of educator effectiveness for improved student outcomes in Texas. The Specialist’s primary focus is managing and coaching TSS State Leads on best practices in adult professional development and training facilitation. Ultimately, the Specialist builds Texas Strategic Staffing (TSS) Fellows’ capacity to support Texas school systems, Educator Preparation Program (EPP) partners, and other critical stakeholders as they design and implement innovative staffing approaches that increase the number of highly effective teachers in schools.
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Staffing Models in the Office of Educator Support, the Training Management Specialist will manage the training and corresponding materials for Texas Strategic Staffing technical assistance provider network across Education Service Centers (ESCs). As needed, the Specialist will consult the Director and Manager of Strategic Staffing to align and inform other strategic initiatives.
The Training Management Specialist leads advanced consultative and technical assistance work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Please note that a resume is a required attachment 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 1.
Job‑Embedded Professional Development of TSS State Leads for Quality TSS 1.0 Training: Owner of ESC State Leads‑led TSS training preparation and facilitation. Develop and manage workflow for State Leads as they review, adjust, and rehearse for training delivered to ESC TA Fellows. Coordinate with other team members and US PREP to drive continuous improvement of the TSS training, and the Manager of Strategic Staffing to create continuity between training and coaching.
2.
Strategic Staffing Fellows On‑the‑Job Learning: Lead and implement work plans for TA provider communities of practice (COPs), information sessions, and, as Pipeline to Leadership (P2L) rolls out across the state, stakeholder engagement sessions. Support development and delivery of regular touchpoints with ESC leaders that supervise TSS fellows.
3.
Strategic Staffing Materials Development and Management: Support workflow for all Strategic Staffing technical assistance and communication materials. Create case studies in collaboration with Region 13, review TSS training slide decks for updates, manage existing systems, and execute necessary updates to the TSS 1.0 materials, while also implementing systems for P2L materials and assisting with deliverables for the new P2L website.
4.
Pipeline to Leadership (P2L) Training Development: Participate as a learner in US PREP’s P2L training for State Leads. Collaborate with US PREP to codify best practices in preparation and internalization of the expanded service model, develop additional tools for coaching and systems for the transition of training materials.
5.
Team Management and Supervision: Provide direct supervision and coaching to key Operations staff, including the executive assistant to the Deputy Commissioner of Operations, the Commissioner Support team, and additional positions as needed. Set priorities, assign work, coach staff on goals and competencies, provide timely feedback, and develop professional development plans that are aligned with agency needs.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university.
Experience:
At least four (4) years of experience in education, preferably with direct experience preparing, mentoring, training, or coaching teachers or other professionals for certification and/or improved practice with measurable results.
Substitutions:
Education and experience may substitute for one another on a year‑for‑year basis.
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.
Demonstrated record of effective project management skills and attention to detail, including identifying outcomes, consulting on evaluative measures, and tracking progress with occasional job and task ambiguity.
Skill in coaching and providing high‑quality feedback, both verbally and in writing, on adult professional development.
Comprehensive knowledge of school system leadership best practices.
Proven change management and stakeholder engagement skills, including small and large group facilitation and adult professional development.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail, and a proven ability to collaborate in a high‑stress environment.
Knowledge of best practices in educator preparation, support, and development.
Skill in synthesizing complex processes into practical and accessible language verbally and through Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical, conceptual, and systems thinking skills.
Highly organized; ability to successfully prioritize work and manage multiple priorities with the necessary expectations set by supervisor.
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.
To learn more about working at TEA, including hiring timelines, process details, and candidate resources, please visit the Employment at TEA page.
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.
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Job Description
Organization:
TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
Primary Location:
Texas-Austin
Work Locations:
Texas Education Agency 1701 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE Austin 78701
Job Category:
Education, Training, and Library
Employee Status:
Regular
Schedule:
Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time
State Job Code:
0823
Salary Admin Plan:
B
Grade:
23
Salary (Pay Basis):
$5,098.67 - $6,701.75 (Monthly)
Number of Openings:
1
Overtime Status:
Exempt
Job Posting:
Jan 5, 2026, 5:40:11 PM
Closing Date:
Ongoing
Mission and Core Values 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.
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.
Salary Statement:
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 Training Management Specialist will play an essential role in reimagining the future of educator effectiveness for improved student outcomes in Texas. The Specialist’s primary focus is managing and coaching TSS State Leads on best practices in adult professional development and training facilitation. Ultimately, the Specialist builds Texas Strategic Staffing (TSS) Fellows’ capacity to support Texas school systems, Educator Preparation Program (EPP) partners, and other critical stakeholders as they design and implement innovative staffing approaches that increase the number of highly effective teachers in schools.
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Staffing Models in the Office of Educator Support, the Training Management Specialist will manage the training and corresponding materials for Texas Strategic Staffing technical assistance provider network across Education Service Centers (ESCs). As needed, the Specialist will consult the Director and Manager of Strategic Staffing to align and inform other strategic initiatives.
The Training Management Specialist leads advanced consultative and technical assistance work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Please note that a resume is a required attachment 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 1.
Job‑Embedded Professional Development of TSS State Leads for Quality TSS 1.0 Training: Owner of ESC State Leads‑led TSS training preparation and facilitation. Develop and manage workflow for State Leads as they review, adjust, and rehearse for training delivered to ESC TA Fellows. Coordinate with other team members and US PREP to drive continuous improvement of the TSS training, and the Manager of Strategic Staffing to create continuity between training and coaching.
2.
Strategic Staffing Fellows On‑the‑Job Learning: Lead and implement work plans for TA provider communities of practice (COPs), information sessions, and, as Pipeline to Leadership (P2L) rolls out across the state, stakeholder engagement sessions. Support development and delivery of regular touchpoints with ESC leaders that supervise TSS fellows.
3.
Strategic Staffing Materials Development and Management: Support workflow for all Strategic Staffing technical assistance and communication materials. Create case studies in collaboration with Region 13, review TSS training slide decks for updates, manage existing systems, and execute necessary updates to the TSS 1.0 materials, while also implementing systems for P2L materials and assisting with deliverables for the new P2L website.
4.
Pipeline to Leadership (P2L) Training Development: Participate as a learner in US PREP’s P2L training for State Leads. Collaborate with US PREP to codify best practices in preparation and internalization of the expanded service model, develop additional tools for coaching and systems for the transition of training materials.
5.
Team Management and Supervision: Provide direct supervision and coaching to key Operations staff, including the executive assistant to the Deputy Commissioner of Operations, the Commissioner Support team, and additional positions as needed. Set priorities, assign work, coach staff on goals and competencies, provide timely feedback, and develop professional development plans that are aligned with agency needs.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university.
Experience:
At least four (4) years of experience in education, preferably with direct experience preparing, mentoring, training, or coaching teachers or other professionals for certification and/or improved practice with measurable results.
Substitutions:
Education and experience may substitute for one another on a year‑for‑year basis.
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.
Demonstrated record of effective project management skills and attention to detail, including identifying outcomes, consulting on evaluative measures, and tracking progress with occasional job and task ambiguity.
Skill in coaching and providing high‑quality feedback, both verbally and in writing, on adult professional development.
Comprehensive knowledge of school system leadership best practices.
Proven change management and stakeholder engagement skills, including small and large group facilitation and adult professional development.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail, and a proven ability to collaborate in a high‑stress environment.
Knowledge of best practices in educator preparation, support, and development.
Skill in synthesizing complex processes into practical and accessible language verbally and through Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical, conceptual, and systems thinking skills.
Highly organized; ability to successfully prioritize work and manage multiple priorities with the necessary expectations set by supervisor.
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.
To learn more about working at TEA, including hiring timelines, process details, and candidate resources, please visit the Employment at TEA page.
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.
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