Deputy Director, Educator Preparation Program Technical Assistance; Director

Deputy Director, Educator Preparation Program Technical Assistance (Director I))

Organization: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

Primary

Location:

Texas-Austin

Work Locations: Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin 78701

Job: Management

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full‑time – Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Salary: 6,377.50 – 8,581.66 Monthly

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Posting Dates: Feb 5, 2026 2:25 PM – Closing:
Feb 19, 2026 9:59 PM

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.

The Deputy Director of Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Technical Assistance will play a transformative role in improving educator effectiveness in Texas. By leading the statewide EPP technical assistance strategy, the Deputy Director will help educator preparation programs and partnerships meet and exceed the quality criteria and requirements outlined in statute and State Board for Educator Certification policy.

The Director of EPP Technical Assistance will work nimbly across TEA teams to support the development, rollout, and implementation phases of support for educator preparation programs to successfully develop and address high‑quality preparation that meets the requirements to participate in the PREP Preservice Partnership Programs. The director will also lead the partnership technical assistance for the state Grow Your Own Strategy and expansion of the PREP Preservice Program.

They will lead the design of the strategy’s vision and execute on its implementation, including management of contracted technical assistance providers to design and deliver EPP training. The Director of EPP Technical Assistance will play a pivotal role in supporting the Texas Education Agency’s strategic priority to recruit, support, and retain teachers and principals. This position performs advanced (senior‑level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning.

This position will report to the Director of Educator Preparation Program Field Supports and Operations.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

The director will develop a coherent vision for EPP‑facing technical assistance and the related scale plan to support EPPs to implement the preparation route requirements required for participation in PREP preservice programs. The director will lead cross‑team coordination related to the EPP technical assistance strategy in connection with other work streams including educator preparation continuing approval and review, educator preparation program monitoring, and statewide mentor teacher training.

Oversee ongoing partnerships and future contracts with vendors supporting the development of a state technical assistance model for educator preparation program transformation to meet PREP preservice program requirements. The director will lead a team in the review of key deliverables and vendor implementation, providing timely feedback on the quality of those outputs to ensure high quality services for EPPs and EPP‑School system partnerships.

Develop a coherent vision for partnership‑facing technical assistance that will enable EPPs and Districts to…