Manager, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement; EPCE Content Review and Policy

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.

• We are Determined:
  We pursue our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.
• We are People‑Centered:
  We attract, develop, and retain talent that represents the diversity of Texas.
• We are Learners:
  We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches to achieve excellence for our students.
• We are Servant Leaders:
  We are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and support those who serve them.

The Division of Policy and Planning supports the Department of Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement (EPCE) by leading rule making, policy development, strategic planning, and suitability review processes that are data‑driven, transparent, and aligned with Texas policy, statutory frameworks, and agency priorities.

The Education Specialist V (Content Review and Policy Alignment) performs highly complex, senior‑level work with limited supervision and considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The position serves as a subject matter expert in Texas policy and statutory frameworks and in the review and evaluation of educator preparation coursework, leading the development and execution of statewide review and suitability frameworks to assess content against statutory, regulatory, and agency requirements.

The role requires a strong understanding of Educator Preparation Program (EPP) content and supports both agency‑developed content and EPP coursework. The position provides expert analysis and recommendations that inform continuing approval review determinations, policy implementation, and strategic decision‑making. This position works in close collaboration with internal content development and continuing approval review teams and reports to the Senior Director of Policy and Planning.

• Coursework Review and Evaluation Frameworks: Support design and execution of statewide processes for reviewing educator preparation coursework to ensure alignment with statutory requirements, state standards, and agency‑defined quality expectations, including leading application of suitability review frameworks. Maintain clear criteria and documentation to support audit‑ready, defensible review decisions.
• EPP Content Alignment: Provide state policy subject matter expertise to ensure alignment, quality, and policy compliance across both coursework development and evaluation processes. Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen agency‑developed content and ensure coherence across the EPP content development and review lifecycle.
• Policy Development: Serve as a strategic advisor by providing expert analysis and recommendations that influence program approval decisions, rule implementation, and strategic direction. Translate complex content review findings into actionable guidance with statewide policy and operational implications.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Technical Assistance: Deliver high‑level technical assistance and stakeholder engagement to ensure shared understanding of coursework expectations, review standards, and compliance requirements. Support consistency, quality, and transparency across internal reviewers and external stakeholders.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• At least five (5) years of experience in education at the teacher, campus or district leader, educator preparation program faculty, and/or legislative level.
• Advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience.

• Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and succeed in college, career, or the military.
• Knowledge of educator preparation program requirements, including applicable Texas Administrative Code provisions.
• Knowledge of curriculum design, instructional materials evaluation, and content standards review.
• Knowledge of the Texas policy and political landscape as it relates to public education and instructional materials.
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