Teacher Allotment; TIA Grants and Systems Manager; Education Specialist V

Organization: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
Primary

Location:

Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Texas Education Agency (701TX-WBT) 1701 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE Austin, 78701
Job: Education, Training, and Library
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
State Job Code: 0824
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 25
Salary (Pay Basis): 5,797.66‑7,653.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Jun 9, 2026, 12:27:33 AM
Closing Date: Jun 20, 2026, 7:59:00 AM

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 Division of District Talent Systems is dedicated to empowering Texas school districts with the tools and support needed to recognize, reward, and retain exceptional educators. At the heart of this mission is the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) – a transformative initiative designed to create a pathway for outstanding teachers to earn six‑figure salaries and its offshoot, Enhanced TIA, which expands the opportunities to administrators as well.

As a Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Grants and Systems Manager, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the division's vision. You will support the implementation of TIA across the state, ensuring districts have the guidance and resources necessary to develop and sustain high‑quality local designation systems. This role will focus on TIA and regional technical assistance support, directly impacting the professional growth and compensation of Texas educators.

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

• Grants Planning and Implementation – Provide grant planning and implementation support to expand TIA services to districts in partnership with Education Service Centers (ESCs). Coordinate timelines, monitor implementation progress, and support alignment between grant objectives and ESC‑delivered services.
• ESC Knowledge Development and Team Partnership – Manage assigned TIA Specialized ESC Hub, including oversight of grant requirements, goal setting, and long‑term planning to support statewide TIA district implementation of local designation systems. Collaborate with ESC partners to strengthen technical assistance capacity and lead the development of a certification system for TIA technical assistance providers.
• TIA Regional ESC Grant Support – Serve as the primary point of contact for a cohort of assigned ESCs implementing the TIA Regional Support grant. Facilitate recurring meetings to review grant expectations, analyze data‑driven accountability measures, and monitor outcomes related to regional TIA support efforts.
• TIA Grants Staffing – Support ESC staffing efforts related to TIA grant objectives by providing hiring resources and guidance aligned to district needs. Manage ESC staffing plans and communications, and develop onboarding materials and TIA orientation resources for ESC TIA team members and relevant non‑TIA ESC departments.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Experience:
  
  At least five (5) years of experience in education or a related field.
• Substitutions:
  An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience.

• Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military.
• Ability to prioritize work…