Strategic Staffing & Strategic Compensation Specialist

Job Goal:

Provide technical assistance, consultation, and professional learning to ESC Region 6 districts in the development and implementation of strategic staffing and TIA‑aligned strategic compensation systems. Support districts in designing sustainable compensation structures that align educator effectiveness, staffing models, and Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) requirements.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Human Resources, Public Administration, or related field preferred
• Texas Teaching Certificate required
• Texas Principal or Superintendent certification preferred

Experience

• Experience working directly with district and campus leaders (e.g., superintendents, HR staff, principals, instructional leaders)
• Experience supporting or leading district or campus initiatives related to staffing, compensation, educator effectiveness, or school improvement
• Experience facilitating meetings, professional learning, or planning sessions with adult learners
• Experience with Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), local designation systems, or performance‑based compensation preferred

• Knowledge of Texas public school systems and district‑ and campus‑level leadership structures
• Ability to consult, coach, and facilitate conversations with district and campus leadership teams
• Ability to analyze and explain staffing, compensation, and educator effectiveness data in ways accessible to leaders
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to adapt support to district and campus contexts and needs
• Ability to manage multiple district partnerships and projects simultaneously

• Provide technical assistance to districts in designing and implementing TIA‑aligned strategic compensation systems
• Support districts in aligning staffing models with instructional priorities, educator effectiveness, and compensation structures
• Assist districts in evaluating current staffing and compensation practices and identifying opportunities for redesign
• Support districts in planning for fiscal sustainability of TIA funds, including blended funding strategies

• Provide consultation, coaching, and professional learning for district leaders and staff
• Develop and deliver resources, tools, and training related to strategic staffing, compensation, and TIA implementation
• Support districts in preparation for TIA expansion or Enhanced TIA readiness

• Collaborate with ESC staff to align human capital services with school improvement and finance initiatives
• Stay current on TEA guidance, policy updates, and best practices related to TIA and strategic compensation
• Participate in ESC Region 6 initiatives and perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

• Frequent travel within the ESC Region 6 service area
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Frequent interaction with district personnel
• Work with complex systems and data