Texas
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 People-Centered; We are Learners; We are Servant Leaders. 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 seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students; 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 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
Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned. 1. Job-Embedded Professional Development of TSS State Leads for Quality TSS 1.0 Training:
The Training Management Specialist will be the owner of ESC State Leads-led TSS training preparation and facilitation. Within this essential job function, the Specialist will develop and manage the workflow for State Leads as they review, adjust, and rehearse for training delivered to ESC TA Fellows. This role will also 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:
To facilitate knowledge sharing and just-in-time adjustments to best practice, the Specialist will 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. As needed, the Training Management Specialist will support the development and delivery of regular touchpoints with ESC leaders that supervise TSS fellows. 3. Strategic Staffing Materials Development and Management:
The Training Management Specialist will support the workflow for all Strategic Staffing technical assistance and communication materials. These responsibilities include creating case studies in collaboration with Region 13 and reviewing TSS training slide decks for updates. The Specialist must also manage existing systems and execute any 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:
With the vision set by the Director of Strategic Staffing and the support of the Manager, the Training Management Specialist will first participate as a learner in US PREP’s P2L training for State Leads. Throughout the delivery of training, the Specialist will collaborate with US PREP to codify best practices in preparation and internalization of the expanded service model, while also developing 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. Establish routines for workload balancing, escalation, and back-up coverage in order to ensure the resilience of critical functions. Model a commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring that standards are consistently applied and results are documented across teams. The Training Specialist will also consult on the proposed P2L service model with US PREP and the long-term strategic plan and vision for TSS 1.0 and P2L as requested but no more than is required for the Specialist’s essential job functions. 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 Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide from the U.S. Armed Forces to the State’s Position Classification Plan, please access the Military Crosswalk 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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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 People-Centered; We are Learners; We are Servant Leaders. 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 seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students; 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 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
Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned. 1. Job-Embedded Professional Development of TSS State Leads for Quality TSS 1.0 Training:
The Training Management Specialist will be the owner of ESC State Leads-led TSS training preparation and facilitation. Within this essential job function, the Specialist will develop and manage the workflow for State Leads as they review, adjust, and rehearse for training delivered to ESC TA Fellows. This role will also 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:
To facilitate knowledge sharing and just-in-time adjustments to best practice, the Specialist will 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. As needed, the Training Management Specialist will support the development and delivery of regular touchpoints with ESC leaders that supervise TSS fellows. 3. Strategic Staffing Materials Development and Management:
The Training Management Specialist will support the workflow for all Strategic Staffing technical assistance and communication materials. These responsibilities include creating case studies in collaboration with Region 13 and reviewing TSS training slide decks for updates. The Specialist must also manage existing systems and execute any 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:
With the vision set by the Director of Strategic Staffing and the support of the Manager, the Training Management Specialist will first participate as a learner in US PREP’s P2L training for State Leads. Throughout the delivery of training, the Specialist will collaborate with US PREP to codify best practices in preparation and internalization of the expanded service model, while also developing 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. Establish routines for workload balancing, escalation, and back-up coverage in order to ensure the resilience of critical functions. Model a commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring that standards are consistently applied and results are documented across teams. The Training Specialist will also consult on the proposed P2L service model with US PREP and the long-term strategic plan and vision for TSS 1.0 and P2L as requested but no more than is required for the Specialist’s essential job functions. 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 Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide from the U.S. Armed Forces to the State’s Position Classification Plan, please access the Military Crosswalk 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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