Texas Partnerships Program Manager; Education Specialist V

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) oversees primary and secondary public education in Texas and is committed to improving outcomes for all public school students by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems across the state.

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Position Overview: In order to advance the mission of the TEA of improving outcomes for all public-school students, the Texas Partnerships Program Specials will support the Agency's efforts to approve and monitor benefits for partnerships between school districts and charter schools or other related entities (non-profit organizations, governmental entities, and institutions of higher education). The Texas Partnerships Specialist acts as an agency expert on Senate Bill 1882 and provides consultative supports to school districts pursuing partnerships.

This role supports the design of resources for school districts, charter operators, internal TEA staff, and Education Service Centers to ensure clear understanding of partnerships, and participates in the evaluation and monitoring processes related to Senate Bill 1882. This role works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Texas Partnerships Specialist reports to the Director of Resources and Supports in the Division of Charter School Authorizing and will work in collaboration with other TEA divisions to support consultative work to school districts pursuing and/or already executing district charter partnerships.

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 - Provide leadership, guidance, and support to agency stakeholders: Maintain an expert understanding of and provide guidance on Senate Bill 1882 (SB 1882), SB 1882 funding and benefits, district-charter partnerships, and Subchapter C in-district authorizing practices. Provide expertise and initial recommendations in cross-functional meetings related to high-level decision-making in districts with possible interventions.

2 - Resource Design and Facilitation: Provide consultative supports for school districts pursuing Texas Partnerships. Design, format, and edit content for resources, supports, communication plans, and trainings related to district-charter partnerships for both districts and charter operators. Lead rule-making and revision processes related to 19 TAC Chapter 97 as it pertains to Texas Partnerships and in district charter schools.

3 - Texas Partnerships Benefits Application Review: Lead, manage, and execute benefits application cycles and review to make initial recommendations and to determine ongoing district eligibility for SB 1882 financial and accountability benefits.

4 - District and Operator Engagement and Capacity Building: Build capacity across districts and charter operators aligned to charter school authorizing best practices through consistent communication systems and opportunities for development. Develop strategy to increase capacity of turnaround operators. Supports the management of a network of technical assistance providers and education service centers to ensure districts and charter operators are provided high-quality coaching and advising.

5 - Partnership Performance and District Monitoring: Design and execute a monitoring plan to track performance and accountability of 1882 partnerships. Design and execute support systems for partnership renewals, terminations.

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college…