175 jobs found in austin

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.   POSITION OVERVIEW:  The Reading Language Arts Specialist provides statewide guidance and support for kindergarten–grade 12 reading language arts education in Texas public schools. The Reading Language Arts Specialist supports schools, parents, and stakeholders by providing clarification and guidance of the K-12 English reading language arts Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), serving as a content expert in the review and development of reading and writing items for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) program, reviewing resources and other materials that support implementation of the TEKS, disseminating information related to reading language arts education, and providing non-regulatory guidance and information regarding general curriculum laws and rules, particularly...

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. POSITION OVERVIEW:   The Budget Division Team Lead will plan, assign, assist, and supervise the Budget Team in preparing required state and agency budgetary reports in compliance with the General Appropriations Act and other applicable state and federal statutes.  The work includes coordinating, examining, monitoring, and analyzing operating budgets, and providing technical advice and assistance to TEA staff on budgetary matters. This position works under the minimal supervision and performs highly advanced managerial budgetary work with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This role reports to the Assistant Budget Director.  Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not...

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. POSITION OVERVIEW:   The Manager of Financial Compliance is a key position in the office of School Finance and the Financial Compliance Division as their role impacts over five-million children across Texas. The successful manager is responsible for interpreting new legislation that impact student attendance and incorporating it into the Student Attendance Accounting Handbook. The Manager of Financial Compliance supervises a team of three to four hardworking individuals and reports to the Director of the Financial Compliance Division.   The Manager of Financial Compliance is responsible for leading the team in implementing student attendance changes, assists, reviews, and scores potential charter school applications, keeps the division rules updated as statute changes, and oversee the School Health and...

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. POSITION OVERVIEW:   This highly skilled professional drives the future of educator effectiveness in Texas through conducting detailed analyses of data and monitoring and implementing data quality procedures. This analyst updates reports, dashboards, and other data products, and revises, runs, and troubleshoots existing SAS programs. In this role, the person compiles and queries data to perform quality control procedures and visualization development. This analyst prepares concise, comprehensive technical reports to present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations on data revisions. The person in this role assists in defining, developing, and implementing data standards, and assists in developing data quality measures, analyzing data quality results, and...

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. POSITION OVERVIEW:  The Spanish Language Support Education Specialist provides statewide guidance and support for kindergarten–grade 12 Spanish language arts and reading and English as a second language (ESL) education in Texas public schools. The Spanish Language Support Education Specialist supports schools, parents, and stakeholders by providing clarification of and guidance regarding the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS).The Specialist will serve as a content expert in the review and development of Spanish reading and writing items for the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) program, review resources and other materials that support implementation of the TEKS, disseminate information related to Spanish reading and...

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. POSITION OVERVIEW:  The Department of Instructional Strategy supports school systems to bring learning to life for students across Texas. We do this by developing and offering a portfolio of different programs, products, and services that school systems can selectively use based on local needs. To increase effectiveness, the Division of Program Integration Strategy will lead and oversee a cohesive plan to support the successful digital integration of the agency’s resource offerings to enhance impact for school systems.  This Division is seeking a Digital Content Manager to oversee the vision and manage statewide digital content projects for the Office of School Programs. Priority projects include developing and implementing a cohesive content strategy to provide high-quality digital products and...

MISSION:   The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) is committed to creating change so that each individual is able to be fully included in their own communities and exercise control over their own lives. POSITION OVERVIEW:   Per a Governor’s Executive Order, the Texas Education Agency is the designated state agency for TCDD, and as such, provides administrative support to hire and select the best talent to support TCDD’s mission. TCDD operates as a separate government entity of TEA and manages its federal award separately. TCDD offices are located on E. Oltorf in Austin, TX.  TCDD is governed by a 27-member governor appointed Council. TCDD is responsible for awarding and administering over $5 million in federal funds to organizations that assist people with developmental disabilities to achieve their potential for independence, productivity, and integration into their communities by awarding grant funds to subrecipients who develop a comprehensive system of...

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. This position is funded through September 30, 2022, and may be extended if funding becomes available. POSITION OVERVIEW:   The Department of Grant Compliance and Administration is responsible for the overall administration and implementation of the CARES Act and CRRSA Act stimulus funding.  The Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANPS) Program Specialist works under general supervision to support the associate commissioner and provide complex consultative and technical assistance work for the agency’s EANS program.  Work involves providing guidance, consultative and technical assistance to non-public schools, regional educational service centers, TEA staff, and/or other governmental agencies, while overseeing planning, monitoring compliance, and maintaining documentation to verify...

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. This position is funded through September 30, 2022 under the federal CARES Act grant. Continuation of the position beyond that date is contingent on available funding. POSITION OVERVIEW:   At the Texas Education Agency (TEA) the auditing function plays a critical role in ensuring federal funding is being spent in the best interest of the students across Texas. These audits provide information to the public and legislature on the use of federal funds and identify best practices to recommend to districts. The Auditor IV will work with grants funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other federally funded grants.    The Auditor’s primary responsibility is to develop, prepare and conduct advanced (senior-level) auditing work for on-site and desk review compliance...

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. POSITION OVERVIEW:   At the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the Budget Analyst IV plays an important role in the preparation of state and agency budget reports. These reports are integral in maintaining compliance under the General Appropriation Act, as well as state and federal statutes. The Budget Analyst’s primary responsibility is to prepare and review, coordinate, examine, monitor, and analyze operating budgets, provide technical advice and assistance to TEA staff regarding budgetary matters, and to ensure external reporting is completed in a timely and accurate manner.  This position reports to a Lead Budget Analyst. Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:...

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. POSITION OVERVIEW:   In order to advance the mission of the TEA of improving outcomes for all public school students, the SGS District Support Specialist supports school districts in the design and implementation of system-level reforms related to school portfolio management, district charter partnerships, and school actions. The SGS District Support Specialist tracks and monitors SGS implementation progress with SGS Executive Firms, School Action Fund Technical Assistance Providers, and other support providers. The SGS District support specialist reports directly to the DSSI District Support Manager and will work with a team of District Support Specialists and Executive Advisor Firms to support district leaders in implementing the SGS Theory of Action through Chief Innovation Officer workshops, the...

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. This position is funded through September 30, 2022 under the federal CARES Act grant. Continuation of the position beyond that date is contingent on available funding. POSITION OVERVIEW:   The Grant Applications Administrator performs advanced (senior-level) computer systems analysis and database administration work for the Grants Administration Division. This individual is responsible for coordinating the planning and analysis of user requirements, procedures, and resolving problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems. The individual also would be responsible for the implementation of online grant management systems. This position will report to the division director. Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position....

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. POSITION OVERVIEW:   The Associate Commissioner for Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement provides senior-level leadership, oversight, and coordination of all educator preparation, testing, certification, investigations, and enforcement policies and activities for the state of Texas. The position performs highly advanced team leadership and managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning to improve the pre-service preparation and certification of aspiring educators and to uphold the integrity of the teaching profession by removing educators who are unworthy to instruct Texas students. The associate commissioner sets strategy and establishes priorities and standards for the work of the department and evaluates program activities. The position plans,...

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. POSITION OVERVIEW:   The Manager of Educator Credentialing Services in the Division of Educator Certification leads efforts to effectively support school districts and educators in matters related to educator certification services. This energetic and highly skilled professional utilizes district experience and a strong focus on continuous improvement to transform processes specific to issuance and renewal of educator certificates and permits; the development and implementation of certification rules; and the effective delivery of certification-related services for the educational community. The Manager of Educator Credentialing Services directs, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of division staff. This position reports to the Director of Educator Certification and works under minimal...

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. POSITION OVERVIEW: This position serves as director of the Scoring and Reporting unit in the Performance Reporting Division reporting to the Director of Accountability and Reporting. The role is responsible for directing scoring, reporting, quality control, and analysis of student performance data for the state assessment program which is critical to improving outcomes for students by providing accurate performance data to students and school districts. This position works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.     Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.  Additionally, please be sure to respond to the short answer prompts found in the application process....

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. POSITION OVERVIEW:   The specialist performs highly advanced consultative services and technical assistance work for state and federal accountability, interventions, and support. This position reports to a Regional School Improvement Manager. The school improvement specialist works to ensure implementation of school improvement plans lead to improved student outcomes for students. The specialist works directly with improving the performance of low-performing schools across the state to ensure all students in Texas graduate college and/or career-ready.  Please note that a resume is a required attachment for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additionally, please be sure to respond to the short answer prompts found in the supplemental questions. These...

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. POSITION OVERVIEW:  The Manger of Financial Accountability is a key position in the office of School Finance and the Financial Compliance Division as their role impacts the financial operations of 1,200 charter schools and school districts across Texas. The Manager of Financial Accountability supervises a team of four to five hardworking individuals and reports to the Director of the Financial Compliance Division.   The Manager is responsible for leading the team that assigns financial ratings to all districts and charters. Additionally, this position performs highly advanced, hand-on auditing work that includes monitoring charter schools and school districts’ financial and operational strength. The Manager corresponds with school district and/or charter school personnel, school district or charter...

What do you do all day? At NMSI, our people mean everything to us, they are the lifeblood of the organization. Without our staff, NMSI is just an idea. The Marketing Communications Specialist plays an important role in NMSI’s content marketing while supporting sales marketing, fundraising, stewardship, and other external communication activities. The Specialist, Marketing Communications reports to the Director, Marketing Communications. This full-time role is based out of our office in Dallas, Texas or from a home office anywhere in the contiguous United States. What are the details? Use testimonials and other information from external and internal teams, such as Data, Analytics and Evaluation and Teaching and Learning, that provides statistical and anecdotal evidence of the benefits NMSI delivers to school systems, educators, students and communities to develop content marketing assets, such as blogs, social media posts and whitepapers. Use software, such...

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. POSITION OVERVIEW:   As part of the Office of Governance and Accountability, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is a department within the Division of Governance: Compliance and Investigations. This team is made up of high-performing individuals committed to improving outcomes for Texas students.  The position entails advanced regulatory investigative work related to alleged violations and noncompliance with laws and regulations pertaining to the Texas educational system, including the Texas Administrative Code and Texas Education Code.  This position involves planning, organizing, and conducting regulatory complaint reviews and investigations of various categories: curriculum, administrative, governance, finance, and other statutory compliance.  This position will work closely with school district...

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. This position is funded through September 30, 2022 under the federal CARES Act grant. Continuation of the position beyond that date is contingent on available funding. POSITION OVERVIEW:   In order to advance the mission of the TEA of improving outcomes for all public school students and to support districts in their response to COVID-19, the School Action Fund Grant Manager supports multiple school districts to plan and execute strategic, sustainable, and successful school actions to launch new, replicate successful, redesign existing schools, restart struggling schools, and reassign students to higher-performing schools. The School Action Fund Grant Manager leads the School Action Fund support team to build a pipeline of future SAF grantees, track and monitor SAF implementation progress, and ensure...