Social Studies​/English Language Arts Texas and Skills Content Support Specialist; Education

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Position Overview: The Social Studies/ English Language Arts Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Content Support Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the State Board of Education review and revision process for the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Social Studies, ELA and other related subject areas. The individual in this position supports the TEKS review and revision process by facilitating stakeholder and external work group meetings and assisting with meeting planning and facilitation.

The Social Studies ELA Content Support Specialist assists educators, students, parents, and other stakeholders by providing technical assistance and non-regulatory guidance regarding general curriculum laws and rules, particularly with respect to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 110 and 113. This position also provides state-level coordination for the implementation of legislation and State Board of Education mandates, including required curriculum and high school graduation requirements.

The Social Studies ELA Content Support Specialist collaborates with the TEKS Content Support Team on content related to HB 1605 and other divisions within the agency to provide support and guidance for education programs required by state law and rule.

This position is part of the Division of Strategy and Curriculum Standards Alignment within the Office of School Programs, and reports to the Deputy Director, TEKS Content Support.

This position requires up to 10% travel, based on business needs, to support program initiatives, collaboration, and operational priorities.

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

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

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

1 - Curriculum Standards Review and Adoption: Provides support, coordination, and program management for the SBOE’s review and revision of the TEKS for Social Studies, ELA and other related subjects, including communicating with facilitators and work group members, facilitating meetings, and preparing, proofreading, and editing meeting documents. This includes maintaining and managing milestones and tasks and collaborating across teams to progress systematically through the review in a unified process.

2 - Curriculum Programs: Coordinates and supports the implementation of curriculum programs, including the implementation of House Bill 1605.

3 - External and Internal Technical Assistance: Provides technical assistance, guidance, support, and communication to teachers, parents, the public, and internal stakeholders regarding the Texas Education Code and Texas Administrative Code, TEA policies, and procedures relating to general curriculum areas and…