Training Management Specialist; Education Specialist IV

Training Management Specialist (Education Specialist IV)

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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public‑school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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…