Foundation Director; Director II

Position: Foundation Director (Director II)
Job Description

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 Foundation Director provides statewide leadership for the K-12 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in the foundation curriculum subject areas of mathematics, science, social studies, and reading language arts (RLA). The person in this position will lead a team of content experts in providing clarification and guidance to external stakeholders including districts, schools, and parents, and internal stakeholders regarding the K-12 foundation subject area TEKS.

This individual will also provide guidance and management for the development of professional development and resources aligned to the foundation curriculum areas, including the TEKS Guide; coordinate the alignment and interpretation of the foundation area TEKS across TEA initiatives; and oversee the implementation and coordination of a number of foundation curriculum programs and legislative requirements.

This position serves as a member of the Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division leadership team and reports to the director of the Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division.

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

Please note that a resume, tailored cover letter, and short answer responses 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

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

1. Team Management and Supervision: Provides effective leadership, management, and coaching for the mathematics, science, social studies, and reading language arts teams and ensures staff has the necessary resources to meet all performance management expectations.

2. TEKS Implementation: Provides effective leadership, guidance, and support for the implementation of the K-12 mathematics, science, social studies, and reading language arts TEKS. Supports high-quality, advanced technical assistance and disseminates of up-to-date information to internal and external stakeholders.

3. Review and Development of Professional Development to Support the TEKS: Provides direction and oversight the development of TEKS Guides, professional development opportunities for educators, and other resources to support the implementation of the K-12 foundation subject area TEKS (mathematics, science, social studies, and reading language arts).

4. Alignment of Resources to K-12 Foundation Area TEKS: Collaborates with leaders across the Office of School Programs and other TEA offices to provide leadership and…