Texas Education Agency
Training Management Specialist (Education Specialist IV)
Texas Education Agency, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Training Management Specialist (Education Specialist IV)
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Training Management Specialist (Education Specialist IV)
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Texas Education Agency .
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.
Compensation 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. 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, allowing latitude for 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-Embedded Professional Development of TSS State Leads for Quality TSS 1.0 Training: The Training Management Specialist will own ESC State Leads‑led TSS training preparation and facilitation, developing and managing workflows for review, adjustment, and rehearsal. The role coordinates with team members and US PREP to drive continuous improvement of the TSS training and with the Manager of Strategic Staffing to align training and coaching.
Strategic Staffing Fellows On-the-Job Learning: Facilitate knowledge sharing and just‑in‑time adjustments to best practice through work plans for TA provider communities of practice, information sessions, and stakeholder engagement, supporting development and delivery of regular touchpoints with ESC leaders supervising TSS fellows.
Strategic Staffing Materials Development and Management: Support the workflow for all TSS technical assistance and communication materials, including case studies, slide deck reviews, and system updates for P2L materials and deliverables for the new P2L website.
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, and develop tools and systems for training transition.
Team Management and Supervision: Provide direct supervision and coaching to key operations staff, set priorities, assign work, coach staff, provide feedback, develop professional development plans, and model continuous improvement adherence across teams.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university.
Experience: At least four (4) years 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 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 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 necessary expectations set by supervisor.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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, 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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Training Management Specialist (Education Specialist IV)
role at
Texas Education Agency .
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.
Compensation 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. 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, allowing latitude for 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-Embedded Professional Development of TSS State Leads for Quality TSS 1.0 Training: The Training Management Specialist will own ESC State Leads‑led TSS training preparation and facilitation, developing and managing workflows for review, adjustment, and rehearsal. The role coordinates with team members and US PREP to drive continuous improvement of the TSS training and with the Manager of Strategic Staffing to align training and coaching.
Strategic Staffing Fellows On-the-Job Learning: Facilitate knowledge sharing and just‑in‑time adjustments to best practice through work plans for TA provider communities of practice, information sessions, and stakeholder engagement, supporting development and delivery of regular touchpoints with ESC leaders supervising TSS fellows.
Strategic Staffing Materials Development and Management: Support the workflow for all TSS technical assistance and communication materials, including case studies, slide deck reviews, and system updates for P2L materials and deliverables for the new P2L website.
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, and develop tools and systems for training transition.
Team Management and Supervision: Provide direct supervision and coaching to key operations staff, set priorities, assign work, coach staff, provide feedback, develop professional development plans, and model continuous improvement adherence across teams.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university.
Experience: At least four (4) years 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 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 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 necessary expectations set by supervisor.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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, 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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