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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 Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports to the Deputy Commissioner of Finance and has direct oversight over the Budget & Planning and Accounting Divisions. The position serves as the chief fiduciary officer for the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and is responsible for ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, as well as maintaining an internal controls framework to safeguard and effectively allocate agency resources. The CFO plays a critical role in providing leadership, oversight, direction, guidance, innovation, strategic planning, training, and quality assurance related to all fiscal operations of the agency. This position performs advanced, senior-level managerial work and works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.   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: Stakeholder Support: Ensures agency leadership, program staff, and other internal customers have access to adequate information to inform operations and decision making. Strategy and Process Improvement: Continually reviews and improves budget and accounting processes to achieve efficiency and excellent customer service. Compliance and Internal Controls: Oversees TEA’s system of internal controls and the preparation of state/federal financial and legislative reports; ensures compliance with applicable statues, financial policies and procedures. Team Leadership: Leads, supervises and develops a high-performing Budget & Accounting Team focused on superior customer service and data-driven practices. Support for Legislative Session: In conjunction with other divisions, directs the preparation and review of TEA fiscal notes on all non-school finance related matters and responds to other external requests for information/analysis as appropriate.     MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university required; a degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field is preferred. Preference given for an advanced degree with major coursework in management, finance, public relations or a related field.   Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience in successful, progressively responsible fiscal management.   Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience.   OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: A proven record of successfully leading organization-wide changes and financial process re-engineering; managing large, cross-functional teams and building consensus; and superior project and time management with the ability to advance multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines. Ability to act decisively and with a purpose that positively influences the perceptions, thinking, and actions of others; set challenging goals and reach high standards of performance; establish clear expectations; and hold others accountable for performance. Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, including ability to simplify complex problems, identify the most significant issues, and integrate qualitative and quantitative data into analysis and recommendations. A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve, and the ability to create and engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to navigate political processes with professional maturity and to make high-quality presentations that explain complex concepts to a variety of audiences. Strength in developing best practices for financial management and related fiscal policies, with an emphasis on efficient implementation of new initiatives. Ability to run the day-to-day financial operations of a large and diverse organization in which funds are allocated through highly complex formula distributions and cost allocations. Knowledge of governmental accounting and fiscal management, financial projection and estimation methodologies, and business process analysis and re-engineering methodologies. Experience preparing complex documents, such as legislative appropriations requests, annual financial reports, and internal operating budgets. Extensive familiarity with Texas state budgets and appropriations processes, state and federal funding sources, and related regulations strongly preferred. Current accreditation as a Certified Public Account preferred.  

Managing Director of New School Development - Charter Type:  Full Time Min. Experience:  Senior to Executive Level   ABOUT GOOD REASON HOUSTON  Good Reason Houston’s vision is that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. The organization partners with school districts, community leaders, families, and educators to achieve its mission of increasing the number of students learning in a high-performing school. To grow more great schools in every neighborhood in Houston, the organization focuses on four key strategic levers: Driving System Innovation, Developing Game-changing Educators, Advancing Equitable Access, and Engaging the Community.   ABOUT THE ROLE Good Reason Houston is seeking a Managing Director of New School Development - Charter who is a proven leader in the recruitment, selection, development, and scaling of new schools and/or school networks, is results-oriented and passionate about the role high-quality charter schools play in a robust ecosystem, and excited about working in a start-up environment.  The Managing Director will have the unique opportunity to impact Houston’s charter school landscape, and ultimately influence student outcomes at a city-wide level. The role will drive partnerships with existing CMOs, facilitate the expansion, launch, and/or improvement of small charter networks and single site schools, and provide supports and expertise to new (first-year) schools and leaders. This role will build partnerships with National, state, and local leaders and community partners seeking to start new charter schools and liaise with the Texas Education Agency. Finally, this role will lead conversations with school districts to accelerate the creation of charter district/partnerships and increase access to high quality charters that are responsive to parent demand in new communities.  This position reports to the Chief Program Officer and will play a vital role in ensuring that Good Reason Houston realizes its vision that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow.  RESPONSIBILITIES This role will evolve to meet the needs of the Good Reason Strategy and as the education landscape in the state and region shifts. Current responsibilities include:   Strategy Setting and Leadership of the Good Reason Houston charter school seats plan:  Execute against the current Good Reason Houston charter school seats plan, and develop, maintain, and create new strategies to ensure the its success. Build and maintain strategic relationships with CMO, small network and single-site leadership across the city. Build and maintain a strong relationship with the TEA Charter Schools Division, forging a relationship that benefits Houston and encourages high-quality charter school growth.  Provide technical assistance to all partners, and recruit a suite of technical assistance support partners, per our charter school strategy. Define additional opportunities along the development pipeline to support growth of a high-quality sector, including the use and execution of our quality school deserts. Determine and coordinate outreach and parent engagement as necessary, and in partnership with charter advocates, to support policies and practices that benefit the health and growth the sector.  Engaging large CMOs and supporting their growth plans:  Build and maintain strategic relationships with CMO leadership. Support the launch of new mature network campuses. Support the creation and strengthening of bench depth for assistant principals and principals and the development and recruitment of teachers into Houston, ensuring CMO growth strategies are executed. Support the development of parent engagement capacity and advocacy trainings, through professional learning communities.  Actively and strategically support new schools and small charter networks to ensure their growth plans are met, and that they have access to the technical assistance they need to be successful, including: Curate a suite of resources, delivered by proven experts that can provide facilities, growth planning, and admin systems/scaling support while leaders focus on growth. Build a professional learning community focused on the development of community and family engagement at the school and network level. Provide small networks with the central office development support the need to be successful in their growth. Utilize the Good Reason Houston school desert analysis to understand growth opportunities, and support networks in their decision making.  Invest in community engagement and entry strategies for supported operators, ensuring their success in years zero and one. Recruiting new, innovative models to the Urban Core of Houston, based on parent demand, and ensuring authorization approval with the TEA, buy-in local stakeholders.   Recruit and source new school model providers and school leaders for school creation and school turnaround Identify, vet, cultivate new partners that can provide comprehensive leadership training and coaching Fulfilling the required responsibilities of being a senior leader on the Good Reason Houston Team requires: Strong organizational skills – Utilizes logical, systematic and orderly procedures to meet objectives. Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects and work streams independently.  Flexibility – Agility in adapting to change, thrives in a dynamic and ever-changing environment; creativity and innovative thinking skills to respond to emerging needs. Strategic mindset – competently creates strategies that lead to impact.  Manages multiple short-term and detailed projects, committees, and initiatives seamlessly, while staying focused on the long-term objectives. People orientation – The job demands a positive and constructive view of working with others.  There will be a high percentage of time spent listening to, understanding and successfully working with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds to achieve “win-win” outcomes. Sense of Humor- someone who is honest, transparent and does not take themselves too seriously. Effective Decision-making – Demonstrates ability to consistently make sound decisions. Empathy in Leadership – Deep care and concern for being a conscientious and effective manager of others QUALIFICATIONS We’re seeking candidates who excel in relationship-building, are results-oriented, and have strong project management skills. You should have: A track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships with and among a diverse group of stakeholders. Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated commitment to meeting a high bar and a history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles and ambiguity. As Good Reason Houston is in “start-up mode,” we look for candidates who can be flexible in changing environments. A data and research orientation – including a curiosity and urgency around data collection and analysis, and its ability to inform decision making. Experience managing multiple projects and the ability to manage teammates and stakeholders on short-term projects. Passion about the mission, vision, and goals of Good Reason Houston and how this position contributes to the organization’s success. Knowledge of the charter school development and start-up process, preferably as a practitioner in a prior role; experience working with charter schools is required.

We’re looking for a  Regional Lead, Early Childhood Partnerships/Business Development  to establish and develop new partnerships across the early childhood sector at the local, regional, state and federal levels. This role is a combination of cultivating relationships, solving problems, sales and building LENA’s presence in the sector. This role is key in supporting the accelerated expansion of LENA’s  programs .     In this role, you will:   Build a healthy funnel by recruiting and cultivating county- and state-level agencies, districts, and offices to implement LENA’s programs, especially LENA Grow, our experiential professional development program for EC teachers, and LENA Start, our evidence-based parent group program to accelerate school readiness.   Lead growth strategy development and implementation for LENA’s expansion in targeted Western US states.  Collaborate with the marketing team to support increased brand recognition and new lead generation.  Leverage and enhance the team’s understanding of the early childhood landscape  including: head start/early head start, state & county level mandates on quality, QRIS systems, and professional development initiatives.    Contribute to the refinement of LENA’s program expansion strategy.  Requirements:   Demonstrated track record of success in partnership/business development leading to substantial growth. A minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including sales, business development, engagement or outreach work, ideally in early childhood. Entrepreneurial nature with the inclination to take initiative, move quickly, and be creative. Understands the time and place for a scrappy start-up approach.  Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships across a diverse spectrum of stakeholders. A keen intellect, with a strong work ethic and a team-player attitude. Ideally based in Colorado, Texas or California  We hire and develop great people, giving them space to flourish.  Our collaborative team will help you come up to speed, and our large and growing network of partner sites provide ample opportunities to see LENA in action.  You can learn more about the environment and our core values  here .     Compensation: We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. We offer a full suite of benefits including health insurance, a matching 401(k), and generous paid time off.    If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, join our team, and change the world, please submit a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit and a resume to  [email protected]  in a single PDF.

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: Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Finance, the Chief of Staff provides support and leads efforts that maximize processes to help the Finance team achieve agency and office-level goals. This includes supporting office-level strategic planning, monitoring performance against objectives, and providing regular feedback to senior leadership in the Finance Office. This individual will also coordinate and manage an office-wide performance management system though the development of tools and processes that ensure effective coordination, communication, and execution. The Chief of Staff will work closely with the Deputy Commissioner of Finance and senior leadership in the Office of Finance Administration on priority projects and initiatives in an effort to strategically align resources, as well as provide leadership and coordination to improve core systems and processes to enhance office operations.   Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter 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: Project Management: Work closely with senior staff and other Deputy Commissioners to advance the priorities of the agency, demonstrating strong organizational and interpersonal savvy as well as emotional intelligence in doing so. Exercise independent analysis and judgment in prioritizing situations requiring attention and take steps to ensure strategic and operational priorities progress in a timely fashion. Manage flow of issues, projects, and problems within the office, and establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with other offices. Performance Management: Direct, manage, and ensure implementation and effectiveness of an office-wide performance management strategy as directed by the Deputy Commissioner of Finance. Advisory and Thought Partnership: Proactively identify information that has the potential to be impactful and elevate issues to the attention of the Deputy Commissioner of Finance, along with options for resolution, in a timely manner. Work directly with the Deputy Commissioner of Finance to advise, strategize, and ensure time is spent on the highest priorities that align with strategic priorities. Act as a liaison for the Office of Finance Administration to improve communication and collaboration across divisions. Strategic Initiatives Division Liaison : Act as the liaison between the Office of Finance Administration and the Strategic Initiatives Division to ensure that strategic initiatives and special projects are developed and managed using a data-driven focus that sets priorities for improvements aligned to the agency strategic plan. Operations : Provide leadership and oversight in the management of operational processes including budget, contracts, procurement, human resources, and internal communication. Ensure the Deputy Commissioner of Finance is well prepared for meetings and other internal and external activities in collaboration with the executive assistant and other Finance staff. Provide direct oversight of the executive assistant and the manager of performance and engagement.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Public administration, with a preference for financial and business services areas. Project management, including experience with large-scale and complex initiatives. Data collection and analysis, including using data to evaluate business processes and develop policies and procedures to promote efficiency and accountability. Working with a diverse array of constituents (customers, stakeholders, employees) in a collegial, effective, and collaborative manner. Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience.      OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Credentials and/or certificates in project management preferred. A track record of superior project and time management with ability to advance multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines. Knowledge of change management practices. Demonstrated commitment to ambitious goals for operational performance. Proven ability to implement performance management systems. Demonstrated ability to provide skill development, constructive feedback, support, and coaching on performance management best practices. Desire to self-reflect, receive and act on constructive feedback, and continuously improve. Inquisitive and analytical, with the ability to structure complexity/ambiguity into actionable decision points focused on outcomes. Fast learner and self-starter who thrives in a high-performing environment. High intellectual ceiling with the ability to solve new and dynamic operating problems. Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment. Ability to motivate and lead through influence and collaboration with diverse individuals and groups. Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Aldine ISD is focused on ensuring that every child starts elementary school with the essential academic, social, and emotional skills he or she needs to thrive in school and beyond. The Early Learning Executive Director will help make this vision a reality by executing the district’s strategic priorities of increasing access to quality early childhood education opportunities in the district. The Early Learning Executive Director will work with the Chief of Schools to develop and execute an early learning vision for Aldine ISD. The Early Learning Executive Director will be tasked with the overall strategy, goal-setting, and execution of aligning early childhood initiatives with larger district goals and initiatives. This person will lead the consistent communication of executive level decisions and how they will influence the early childhood infrastructure of the district. Responsibilities of this position will also include program development and evaluation, partner management, and community outreach and collaboration. About Aldine ISD Aldine Independent School District is located 17 miles north of downtown Houston, Texas. It encompasses more than 111 square miles of land in both urban and rural environments. The district’s student population exceeds 65,000. In addition, our student population is ethnically rich, and our staff demographics are as diverse as our students. The needs of our students are also diverse. Around 85% of our students are classified as economically disadvantaged. The district employs more than 10,000 people in a variety of roles.  Education/Certification: Master’s degree in educational administration or a field appropriate to assignment from an accredited college or university; Valid Texas Mid-Management, Principal, or Superintendent Certification or out of state equivalent certification and the ability to obtain Texas Certification required Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check.  Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to demonstrate strong internal and external support for Aldine ISD Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences  Excellent knowledge and understanding of all facets of public school operations, particularly the area of early childhood education Highly effective organizational and consensus building skills  Knowledge and understanding of school district policies and procedures  Ability to adapt department to a changing work environment and to continuously improve operations Knowledge and understanding of the change process, organizational development, conflict resolution and facilitation skills Experience: Minimum three years successful teaching experience, preferably experience with early childhood or primary grades Minimum five years of experience at the district leadership level as principal or district-level administrative leader   Experience in design and execution of high-quality early learning environments  Instructional and Program Management Design and implement a program to improve outcomes for young children Supports campus principals by ensuring the District provides the necessary tools, support systems, and institutional capabilities to improve student performance; including kindergarten readiness Identify, coordinate, and ensure primary schools are provided with specialized training supports to staff of early learners utilizing the latest research on successful classroom techniques for improving cognitive development and social-emotional health of children in primary schools Serves at the liaison between the primary schools and departments within the District Work collaboratively with District leaders on a data-driven infrastructure plan to improve student access an Aldine ISD Pre-K program Work collaboratively with school leadership, assistant superintendents, and the Teaching and Learning Department to improve the quality of the early childhood program Establish a collaborative relationship with all departments and external providers to ensure support of early childhood academic, fiscal, training, and facility needs Protect and enhance the health and safety of all students enrolled in primary schools Provide leaders updated information and research pertinent to the operation of primary schools Provide input in the process of district budget planning  Assist in the development of district-wide goals, objectives, and procedures Exercise proactive leadership on promoting the vision and mission of the District Policy, Reports, Law Ensure early childhood programs comply with TEA, state, federal and School Board policies and law, regulations and requirements Direct the development and maintenance of early childhood records and reports as are necessary to keep the Executive Leadership Team, Board of Trustees, and other district leaders informed of the district’s progress and future plans Maintain campus progress update reports Monitor enrollment in pre-kindergarten programs Professional Growth and Development Improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional development activities on a continuous basis Represent Aldine ISD on department-specific matters at the national, state, regional, and local levels Other Coordinates special projects as assigned Performs other duties as assigned Supervision of assigned staff  The Executive Director of Early Learning’s evaluation is a responsibility resting with the Chief of Schools. An evaluation shall be completed in writing at least once during the course of each school year. Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals. Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, /pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.  It is the policy of Aldine ISD not to discriminate or engage in harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status in its educational and vocational programs, services or activities or matters related to employment as required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

City Year was founded in 1988, with the idea to unite young people, ages 17-24, from diverse ethnic, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds to engage in a year of full-time service in under-resourced schools. City Year Dallas (CYD) was established in 2014, with a start up corps of 50 strong. Today, 80 AmeriCorps members are deployed in 10 Dallas Independent School District (DISD) public schools serving as tutors and mentors and implementing CYC’s Whole School, Whole Child program in some of the City's most under-resourced schools. This research-based program focuses on the early warning indicators which can predict a students’ likelihood to graduate high school. For the 2019-20 school year, CYD AmeriCorps members will provide targeted interventions to over 6,600 DISD students across its ABC intervention areas of Attendance, Behavior, and Course performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. POSITION OVERVIEW City Year is seeking an innovative, entrepreneurial, and people-focused leader to serve as the Executive Director (ED) at City Year Dallas. This position is an outstanding opportunity to play an integral role in advocating for and advancing public education in Dallas. This seasoned executive is responsible for ensuring the Dallas site meets its impact, revenue, district partnership, and external relations goals. City Year Dallas stands to further its position in the Dallas community, and key to the site’s success is a leader and collaborator who is a natural coalition-builder, people developer, and influencer who leads with both tenacity and humility. Reporting to the Regional Vice President of the Midwest Region, this dynamic, visionary change agent leads 15 staff members and 80 AmeriCorps members serving in 10 partner schools. Additionally, the Executive Director works closely with City Year Dallas’s local advisory board, comprised of leaders in the public, private, and non-profit sectors of Dallas. The Executive Director is accountable for a current annual revenue budget of approximately $3.5M (current make up is 52% public sector including school district and AmeriCorps and 48% private sector) while simultaneously securing the resources necessary to ensure the sustainability, growth, and scale to achieve City Year’s national Long-Term Impact goals. Serving as the primary champion of City Year’s impact locally, the Executive Director leads efforts to keep students in school and on track, while also ensuring the sustainability and continuity of the site. The Executive Director represents the organization within the Dallas community by mobilizing powerful coalitions to catalyze greater educational opportunity for underserved students. These constituencies include advisory board members; district leadership and school partners; OneStar; alumni; and private sector investors. Additionally, the Executive Director is a Vice President for City Year Inc.’s national organization and therefore strengthens the connection between City Year’s national initiatives and the local work in Dallas. Through this role as Vice President, the Executive Director also participates within the City Year global network to advance the mission by managing working relationships with staff at City Year’s national office and helping to lead and set organizational strategy through network-wide project teams. Responsibilities The Executive Director is responsible for leading and managing site staff and AmeriCorps members to ensure operational success and growth by generating resources and building support from the public and private sectors. This executive serves as a vital link between the local Dallas market, the City Year Central Region, and the City Year national office. Site supervision includes the functional areas of student impact and school partnerships, revenue generation, expense management, management and retention of AmeriCorps members and staff, and site board development and relations. Our Executive Directors embody our core values and must have the firm belief that education has the power to help all students reach their full potential and a passion for increasing our nation’s graduation rates. To successfully execute the job’s core responsibilities, a successful Executive Director must demonstrate the following behaviors: Build and forge partnerships and coalitions with diverse stakeholders to advance the cause of educational equity Mobilize internal and external stakeholders towards a bold vision of how they can impact the lives of young people Build and empower teams to fully own their functions while driving accountability and take personal responsibility for their success Build community and foster a caring and supportive environment with sense of connection and belonging Demonstrate curiosity and humility as a life-long learner who seeks out diverse perspectives and opportunities for self-improvement Possess a deep sense of personal accountability to ensure the success of both City Year Dallas locally and City Year, Inc. nationally Connect with and inspire diverse teams of AmeriCorps Members between the ages of 18 and 25 Through these lenses, the Executive Director will focus on the following primary areas of responsibility: People and Culture : Lead, coach, and develop 15 full-time staff members, increase staff engagement (29% or greater) and retention of staff year over year (staff turnover 29% or less). Establish a dynamic culture that embodies our core values of inclusivity and teamwork. Further develop site human resources structures to ensure equitable hiring and promotion practices. AmeriCorps Member Experience : Ensure the site delivers a transformational experience for all City Year AmeriCorps members, where at least 93 percent of AmeriCorps members persist from confirmation to completion of service and 80% of AmeriCorps members report feeling prepared and confident in their service delivery. Student Impact : In partnership with senior site staff and regional support staff, the ED will ensure high quality and commitment to the nationally developed service delivery model implemented by City Year AmeriCorps members in partner elementary, middle, and high schools.  Private Sector Fundraising, Cultivation, and Stewardship : Serve as chief fundraiser and lead site staff and local advisory board to motivate key influencers to raise the funds necessary to meet annual and long-term revenue goals by leveraging national revenue and stewardship strategies. Develop a plan to increase private sector revenue in order to keep pace with public sector revenue (goal is 50/50.)  Identify, cultivate, solicit, and manage strategic relationships with corporations, foundations, family foundations and individuals in order to build a sustainable private revenue mix that results in annual revenue of at least $1.7M (current year goal.) School/District Investments: Sustain transformational partnerships with existing district and school leadership and cultivate new transformational partnerships with leaders of future school partners. Negotiate contracts that result in sustained annual revenue of at least $10k per ACM or $800k total. Financial Management: Ensure City Year Dallas raises three percent more than it spends annually by managing fiscally-sound budget, forecasting, expense management, and cash flow for a current site expense budget of $3.42M. Board Member Engagement : Recruit, develop, and manage a diverse, dynamic and deeply engaged local advisory board to build and execute a multi-year site strategic plan focused on local fundraising efforts, community engagement and brand awareness while also contributing to the success of the national organization. Ensure cultivation and engagement of future board leadership. Government Relations and Public Policy : Engage local and national elected officials – Governor, Mayor, City Council, local and state school board representatives, Texas State Legislature, and members of U.S. Congress - to support funding and policies for City Year and the national service movement. Maintain effective and collaborative relationship with AmeriCorps state commission OneStar; oversee the preparation of effective AmeriCorps grant applications and progress reports and meet performance and compliance requirements associated therein. AmeriCorps Member Recruitment : Collaborate with City Year’s national recruitment and admissions team to ensure site recruits, selects, and admits AmeriCorps members within the regional framework, meeting quality, quantity, and inclusivity goals. Partner with site staff to ensure a strong cohort returns annually for a second year of service, with at least 30% of first year members applying for a second year of service. Alumni Engagement: Ensure the engagement of local alumni board to leverage alumni to support AmeriCorps members in service and continue their lifetime of service. Marketing and Communications :  Lead the site in increasing visibility and brand awareness of City Year’s work in local and national media, social media and marketing channels by developing and leveraging local relationships. In Dallas, the top priorities include: Ensuring financial solvency of City Year Dallas by growing the current community of champions and financial investors to meet existing revenue goals and ensure future expansion into DISD Leading local site board and recruiting diverse talent to the board to support future financial sustainability and growth while increasing brand awareness and recognition of City Year in the local community. Further advance the site’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusivity and belonging by investing in people, culture, community, and partnerships while prioritizing inclusive and equitable systems, processes, and practices. Deepening public sector relationships with emphasis on the City of Dallas and the DISD Board of Trustees and establish relationships with key members of the administration, city council and school board. Qualifications Strong ability and experience in the behaviors listed above Strong competency in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work; emotional intelligence Demonstrated success managing effective and engaged teams, including managing through multiple layers of leadership Proven skills in influencing and motivating stakeholders; track record in fundraising from corporations, foundations and major gifts and/or sales Ability to connect programs to funding, creatively generating other resources, and building collaborative and strategic partnerships Strong communication, listening, and public speaking skills needed to powerfully represent City Year’s mission and vision Ability to attend evening and weekend events; ability to travel to in-person meetings in various cities quarterly Significant local non-profit, volunteer, or multi-sector experience preferred An established cross-sector, local network a plus Knowledge of Dallas and Dallas educational landscape preferred Content knowledge of K-12 education, youth development, and/or community or national service a strong plus To Apply Deadline to apply is Friday, December 13th; applications accepted on a rolling basis after this date.  Please submit your cover letter and resume via the online application.  Contact: Nichole Yates, Director, Talent Acquisition: [email protected] Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

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 Director of English Learner Support will be a transformative leader that manages the English Learner Support Team in the Division of Special Populations.  This position reports to and works closely with the Director of Special Populations to set the vision for the English Learner Support Team.  This position provides statewide leadership in creating a vision to improve achievement of English learners on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) and College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) measures; accomplished through transformative leadership in strategic operations and planning to deliver state level support, information, and non-regulatory guidance regarding state English learner and Title III programs.  This role requires strong management, vision, programmatic and operational expertise, exceptional communication, and an orientation towards stakeholder engagement and excellence.    Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter 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:     Creates a strategic plan to support English learners across the state that will set ambitious goals and objectives. Manages a highly effective and engaged team by providing differentiated coaching and professional development to team members. Leads the state in effective program model implementation through provision of clear guidance, resources, and implementation rubrics aligned with best practices that leads to significant outcomes for the state’s English learners. Ensures the team has necessary resources and sufficient support to function efficiently and effectively and to positively impact outcomes for the state’s English learners. Develops processes, routines, and systems to ensure effective stakeholder engagement with Education Service Centers, Local Education Agencies, educators, and English learner students’ families.      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Education:  Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university   Experience:  At least ten (10) years of experience in working with English learners; and five (5) years of leadership experience at the campus, district, ESC, state, or non-profit level.     OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:   Deep content knowledge around programs for English learners. Bilingual experience strongly preferred. Understanding of federal regulations (Title III, FERPA, EDGAR, and Section 504), and State laws specific to English learners and SBOE and commissioner’s rules pertaining to English learners. Experience with state application for federal funds, Title III reporting, and state and local determinations. Proficiency in Performance-Based Monitoring. Mastery in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook). Understanding of the functions and challenges of school districts, charter schools, and education service centers. An obsession with using data analysis to make meaningful and effective decisions. A proven track record of student achievement as a former classroom teacher and/or school leader. An unwavering belief that any problem can be solved. A palpable sense of urgency around increasing student achievement outcomes for English learners. The ability to lead and leverage strong relationships with other team members in ways that motivate and inspire them. Strong prioritization, time management, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication including strong editing and proofreading skills. Ability to foster effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups, internal and external to TEA. A positive attitude and professional demeanor. An extreme attention to detail. A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve. Ability to work both independently and engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment. Prioritize time and resources and effectively manage a team to execute on those priorities. Deliver high-quality work products on time. Attract new talent to the agency and develop existing staff. Anticipate and overcome foreseen and unforeseen challenges.       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 veteran’s preference.   Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed  here .   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.  

At City Year, our mission is to ensure every child succeeds through closing gaps in high-need schools. We are looking for passionate young people to dedicate a year of service as City Year AmeriCorps members and impact students as tutors, mentors, and role models. We are seeking a Local Recruitment Manager to inspire these young people to join our mission and serve as a City Year AmeriCorps member. You will contribute to our work by establishing, developing, and sustaining community partnerships that create a pipeline of talented and diverse applicants ages 18-25 for the City Year AmeriCorps member program. You will be responsible for establishing new and leveraging existing partnerships with a variety of local organizations that are focused on serving youth across all the neighborhoods of San Antonio to increase awareness of the opportunity to serve with City Year. You will be immersed in the community, and this position will require significant travel in an around San Antonio to establish effective relationships that will compel young people to apply and serve with City Year. Reporting into the Regional Recruiter Director, you will work collaboratively with the National Recruitment and Admissions team team adding local recruitment capacity to generate leads for the City Year network and applications for City Year San Antonio. Job Description Please follow application instructions outlined at the bottom of the page. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage, Grow and Develop Partnerships Develop and implement a plan to build strong relationships with key stakeholders such as community college career counselors, youth program directors and administrators, high school guidance counselors, and community leaders that produce a consistent and strong applicant pool from each portfolio account. Develop, coordinate and deliver presentations at identified community colleges, high schools and/or community organizations at settings including career fairs, targeted student group meetings and classes, and tabling events.  This includes frequent travel and occasional evening/weekend work. Create innovative approaches to reach and communicate with target student populations. Develop and manage portfolio accounts and key strategic relationships with the goal of expanding the reach of the national recruitment team with your local market.  Customer-focused Lead Management and Application Generation Implement standard lead management process to identify and cultivate leads through targeted, customer-focused multi-channel (phone, online, in-person) communication that ensures that leads are well informed about City Year and the AmeriCorps member experience.  Engage and support leads interested in serving at City Year San Antonio in application submission. Marketing Activities Build relationships and execute local marketing efforts within partnerships and portfolio accounts to measurably raise awareness, familiarity, and understanding of City Year to prospective applicants throughout the city of San Antonio . Maintain an active presence on social media to support organizational and team campaigns and support institutional relationships. Performance Analysis and Strategy In conjunction with team leadership, develop engagement strategies through use of historical data. Regularly compare activities to applicant and confirmation yield and assess ROI for activities.  Utilize established AmeriCorps member profile to identify trends in successful applicants from portfolio accounts. Use real-time data to report on progress and course correct recruitment activities and strategy as necessary. Develop Strong Internal Relationships Build and manage a strong relationship between City Year San Antonio and the National Recruitment and Admissions Team supporting best practice sharing, collaborative problem solving, and collective achievement of filling the City Year corps with highly qualified and diverse AmeriCorps Members. Qualifications 2-4 years of experience; 1-2 years of experience in relationship development with institutions such as colleges, high schools, clubs, and community based organizations to meet organizational objectives. Strong cultural competency and passion for diversity, inclusivity, equity, and belonging work Personable and thoughtful approach to engaging diverse groups, particularly young adults.   Strong oral and written communication skills for internal and external audiences. Ability to deliver strong and inspirational messages to large groups. Calendar management, event planning, and logistics experience. Experience working in a team environment. Problem-solving and analytical skills Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and skills. Ability to travel frequently; includes having a driver’s license (personal vehicle a plus, approved work-related mileage will be reimbursed). Sales, customer service experience a plus Volunteer, corporate, or academic recruitment experience a plus TO APPLY Via our online application, please submit your resume along with a cover letter (no more than one page) that responds to the following questions: What makes serving as a City Year AmeriCorps member a compelling opportunity? What skills and experience do you have that will position you as a successful partnership and relationship builder in this community? Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

  We're looking for a passionate and driven all-star to join our team. If you have the mindset of a champion, are motivated by doing meaningful work and driven to create lasting change for students and families, come join our high-performing, passionate team!   About Us Education Opens Doors’ primary focus is to open doors for middle school students from historically underserved communities by providing rigorous, culturally relevant college and career access curriculum during the academic school day. EOD is an innovative 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes all students deserve the opportunity to pursue their limitless potential. We are redefining the status quo around college and career access by legitimizing and increasing exposure to college and career knowledge for all middle school students through intentional partnership with schools and teachers.   EOD Core Values Purpose Driven Equitable Life-long Learners Empathetic Innovative   About Our Star Player The Director of Programs will play an integral role at EOD, and is a senior leader at the organization. The Director of Programs sits on the Senior Leadership team and is poised to consult and influence the strategic direction of the entire organization, as well as drive the program function.  They will be responsible for setting vision and direction for the overall program team and managing key stakeholder relationships. In addition, this person is responsible for leading and coaching a dynamic team of Impact Managers, who partner closely with classroom teachers to implement the EOD program. Given the tremendous potential for influence and impact, this is a key role at Education Opens Doors.   The Star Player will demonstrate Vision, initiative, and self-awareness A leadership mindset: passionate about leading effective teams through intentional coaching and feedback mechanisms Adeptly build and manage relationships with various stakeholders and constituencies to accomplish goals through strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication, including formal presentation skills Openness to new ideas and ability to embrace change in a fast-moving, start up environment Achieve organizational and program goals through teamwork and collaboration   The Play Book Effective Team Management: Initiate and set goals with the program team in alignment with the strategic plan Build systems and procedures to implement an effective, efficient, and high quality program Develop evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements Provide individual and team oversight and coaching in key areas, in order to: assist staff with site retention, growth, and problem solving lead and coach program team through teacher and administrator relationships and challenging circumstances Organize and facilitate monthly site management meetings by setting agendas and maintaining continuity in order to: share and disseminate information address training needs and provide feedback to staff coordinate site consultation to provide opportunity for problem solving and mutual support create cohesive working groups leading to intentional, productive collaboration Ensure quality management of partnerships and effective project management Cultivate External Relationships Collaborate with the Director of Strategic Partnerships to secure sustainable partnerships Steward key relationships to increase support for EOD in the community Connect with administrators, community organizations, and other key stakeholders in order to share the EOD program, build relationships and investment with existing and potential stakeholders, and secure and/or maintain partnerships. Contribute to overall vision and goals of Education Opens Doors Maintain a supportive work environment and positive staff culture Ensure that data and curriculum team activities are aligned with organization vision Assume lead role in hiring and onboarding for Impact Manager team in order to ensure the hiring of qualified personnel   Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Education, Business, etc.) Minimum of two years program experience including demonstrated success developing, evaluating, and successfully operationalizing programs Experience leading successful teams and coaching individual contributors Strong project management skills resulting in measurable successes and program growth Record of results of building and sustaining relationships with various stakeholders Demonstrated commitment to and passion for equity and the mission of Education Opens Doors   To Apply We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement matching, flexplace, professional development stipend, and more. We also offer a generous vacation package and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of change makers. You can apply using the link here .   Equity Statement Education Opens Doors is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, religion, ancestry, color, race, ethnicity, or creed. LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

The mission of the Impact Manager role is to lead and develop AmeriCorps members as a City Year team of idealistic, emerging leaders and practitioners focused on strengthening schools and supporting students as directed by the school-based service model missions and practices. Reporting directly to an Impact Director, the Impact Manager's role plays a critical part in implementing City Year’s school-based service model. Job Description Service Delivery and Impact Implement City Year’s school-based service model with a high degree of quality to the right students, in the right time, at assigned schoolhouse. The Impact Manager will develop and manage partnerships with school administration and personnel to ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions for students. AmeriCorps Member Program Delivery and Experience Lead, manage, and coach a team of AmeriCorps members to achieve service performance and standards requirements and to reach their leadership development potential. Model leadership that is animated by City Year's culture and values, and create spaces that empower AmeriCorps members to access the power of our culture and values in personally meaningful ways.  The Impact Manager is also an effective talent developer who will lead AmeriCorps members to have a successful and rewarding year of service through civic engagement and a citizenship development curriculum.  The Impact Manager will provide on-site trainings and collaborate on the design of service content and tools for AmeriCorps member learning, training, and service excellence. The Impact Manager will manage up to 15 City Year AmeriCorps members. Service Partner Management Based full time at the schoolhouse Impact Managers build and cultivate strong partnerships with teachers, principals, school officials, and other key decision makers and stakeholders. Manage implementation of school partnership agreement and conditions for success. Site Support Partner with City Year Dallas departments and staff through applicant interview process, stakeholder engagement, service day and event participation, and cross-departmental committees as needed to ensure site-wide goals are met. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Experience working in a school, educational, or youth-support setting required with at least one year in a role managing or leading others. Experience working in areas related to English Language Arts, math, behavior management, overall school climate, after school programming, extended learning time or social work preferred. Demonstrated ability to communicate and present ideas with clarity, credibility, humility and tact; lead with “the why” and incorporate vision into messaging; tailor messaging to audience and maintain professionalism in speaking and writing. Demonstrated ability to anticipate and plan for questions, listen carefully, provide constructive feedback and remain open and responsive to feedback from others. Proven success operating in ambiguous and changing environments with the demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize projects; delegate tasks appropriately; manage progress against goals for self and others while addressing barriers. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and operate in a proactive and solution-oriented manner; identify the information needed to solve a problem; link decisions to potential consequences and know when to escalate or seek guidance. Possesses openness, responsiveness, approachability, and understanding of others’ perspectives with the demonstrated ability to maintain and build relationships through collaboration; recognize and respond to the needs of others while operating within appropriate boundaries to gain respect and maintain professionalism. Demonstrated ability to address and resolve team conflict effectively and tactfully. Demonstrated ability to identify others’ strengths and areas for growth to achieve desired results and foster personal and professional development. Strong connection to the values of servant leadership, belief in the power of young people, social justice, empathy, inclusivity, teamwork, and excellence. Passion for and understanding of City Year’s work within the national service movement and education sphere. Proficiency with Microsoft Office platforms required. Proficiency of verbal and written communication in Spanish a plus. City Year and AmeriCorps alumni are encouraged to apply. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

Good Reason Houston is seeking a passionate, strategic and creative Chief Operating Officer to lead Good Reason Houston’s communication, operations and policy work. Good Reason Houston partners with school districts, community leaders, families, and educators to achieve its mission of increasing the number of students learning in high-quality schools.  This person should be obsessed with giving clarity, direction, and strategic focus in the intersection of communications, community engagement, policy, and operations in order to serve as crux of these key functions for Good Reason Houston. This person should be skilled at recognizing and capitalizing on natural connections within key business functions and excellent at mobilizing people and partnerships.  This position reports to the CEO of Good Reason Houston and sits on the leadership team. They will manage a robust team including the Director of Communications, Director of Family & Community Engagement, Director of Policy as well as operations staff members.  ABOUT GOOD REASON HOUSTON Good Reason Houston’s vision is that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. To grow more great schools in every neighborhood in Houston, the organization focuses on four key strategic levers:  Driving System Innovation Developing Game-changing Educators Advancing Equitable Access Engaging the Community RESPONSIBILITIES Internal and External Communications Set and pursue an elegant and effective communication strategy to position Good Reason Houston as a key leader on school quality in the Houston community while continuing to build brand awareness Determine key communication goals and systems for progress monitoring, both internally and externally Develop and manage the internal communication for Good Reason Houston’s growing team   Serve as one of the external representatives of Good Reason Houston across the greater Houston community  Operations  Steward and strengthen the Good Reason Houston organizational culture through establishing (with input) and striving for key staff culture metrics Organize team-building and planning activities, such as team meetings and team retreats Manage team and key staff to ensure smooth in-office operations Lead and organize Good Reason Houston’s upcoming office relocation Set vision and goals to support the health and management of Good Reason Houston’s human resource function, including talent and recruitment strategy and HR/benefits Design and implement a performance management system that is equipped to support each team member in achieving their best performance while enabling Good Reason Houston to move towards the realization of our vision  Board Stewardship  Manage board meeting process, including meeting content and partnership work Design and execute board retreats Support the board in executing their vital functions in achieving the Good Reason Houston vision Family & Community Engagement Build and invest in systems and organizations that directly engage families with education decision-making Lead creation of community based partnerships and coalitions to accelerate the pace of change aligned to Good Reason Houston core mission Identify and develop family and community leaders to advocate for improved school quality within individual school districts Policy & Advocacy   Support Good Reason Houston’s legislative agenda with key constituencies at the state and local level Coordinate with state changemakers to align on legislative agenda priorities and policy recommendations  Support local advocacy tactics: manage partnership and goals, strategies and communication plan  QUALIFICATIONS Requirements Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree highly preferred  8-10 years of professional, relevant experience Demonstrated commitment to mission-driven work  Record of results in communication strategy and externally representing an organization  Past management of a staff/board relationship highly preferred Relevant Skills  Expertise setting vision and direction for a team  Creative problem solving Executing Strong Judgment and Decision Making Developing and Building Teams Guidance, Direction, and Motivation of Teammates Oral and Written Comprehension and Expression Monitoring and Performance Assessment Problem Sensitivity and Solution Focus Data Analysis and Inference Education policy experience preferred, but not required