Diagnostic Implementation & Quality Assurance Specialist; Education Specialist V

Position: Diagnostic Implementation & Quality Assurance Specialist (Education Specialist V)
MISSION:
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

Core Values:

* We are Determined:
We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.

* We are People-Centered:
We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.

* We are Learners:
We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.

* We are Servant Leaders:
Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.

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 for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role.

The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.

Position Overview:

The Diagnostic Implementation & Quality Assurance Specialist will support the development of operations related to diagnostics conducted with the Effective Schools Framework and Effective District Framework, including logistics for training, stakeholder communications, vendor support, and the facilitation and management of data systems to track and progress monitor training and facilitator effectiveness.

The Diagnostic Implementation & Quality Assurance Specialist will also support internal alignment of diagnostics content, language, and reporting and establish systems for collecting and analyzing data and providing feedback to inform continuous improvement. Additionally, this role includes a focus on quality assurance evaluations aligned to the program and department goals. The diagnostic process will be implemented through the following programmatic vehicles:
The Effective Schools Framework (ESF), The Effective District Framework (EDF), and Texas Strategic Leadership (TSL).

The Diagnostic Implementation & Quality Assurance Specialist will report to the Director of Diagnostics Strategy and Development, closely partnering with the director and senior agency leadership to plan, implement, and evaluate the supports above. The Specialist will be responsible for data management related to diagnostics content training and supports. The role will involve interactions and relationship-building with ESCs, external vendors, and internal TEA and external stakeholder engagement to ensure content and supports provided incorporate our strongest content expertise and field feedback.

This role sits within TEA's Division of District Strategic Leadership, which supports superintendents, districts, and campuses across Texas with strategic planning, performance management, and research-based best practices.

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

Please note that a resume is a required attachment for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.

Essential Functions:

Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.

1. EDF and ESF Diagnostic Quality Assurance and Certification Support: co-facilitate the diagnostic training and certification process, including supporting the facilitation of EDF and ESF Diagnostic overview and certification training; work in conjunction with the vendor to support the Effective District Framework and Effective Schools Framework Diagnostic certification process by providing relevant updates on completion and competency checks; support with monitoring the quality of diagnostic reports and the delivery of calibration sessions to ensure consistency and integrity of service across facilitators

2. Cross-initiative Collaboration and Alignment: facilitate cross-initiative alignment by designing and leading structured calibration sessions with internal stakeholders, while systematically collecting and synthesizing internal and external feedback to identify trends, surface inconsistencies, and drive cohesive decision-making; translate insights into actionable guidance that ensures consistent implementation, continuous improvement, and alignment to organizational priorities across initiatives

3. Diagnostics Data Management: monitor the quality of diagnostic processes, reports, deadlines, and training on an ongoing basis. Support the…