Operations Specialist, PreparingRetaining Educators ...

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It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career SectionMISSION: 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: and#8226; We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students. and#8226; 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.and#8226; We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.and#8226; 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 candidateand#8217;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.This is a 10-day posting, which will close on April 3, at 11:59pm. Position Overview: The Operations Specialist, Preparing Retaining Educators through Partnership Program will support development and implementation of high-priority initiatives within the department. This includes supporting project management for implementation of the Preparing and Retaining Educators through Partnership (PREP) Program Allotment which the legislature established in 2025 via House Bill 2 of the 89th legislative session.Critical to success in this role is the ability to effectively take high-level visions and convert them into clear, accessible, usable plans; manage multiple work streams with interdependencies; quickly build relationships with peers; and develop buy-in where direct reporting structures may not exist.This position will report to the Preparing Retaining Educators through Partnership Project Manager and is situated in the Talent Pathways Division.Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates. Please note that a resume 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 FunctionsJob duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.1. Project management of PREP Program Allotment and related grants: Support the implementation of grant and allotment application processes to support educator preparation and talent pathways including the PREP Program Allotment and LASO Grants. Support the development and maintenance of a Smartsheet work plans, reports, and dashboards for related projects and support project management across multiple divisions.2. Project management of rulemaking: Support Commissioner of Education and State Board of Educator Certification rulemaking processes and serve as a liaison between program and rulemaking teams. Facilitate internal and external stakeholder engagement related to rulemaking such as coordination of stakeholder meetings, management of pre-work, synthesis of input in accessible reports, and data analysis. Support the facilitation of stakeholder input meetings.3. Performance management of PREP Program Allotment: Support implementation of PREP performance management practices in accordance with those established by the Alignment and Delivery Unit (ADU) and the EPCE Department to support program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts. Aggregate data from compliance reports, surveys, and other performance management tools across PREP Programs. Support collaboration across program teams and EDRS, philanthropic organizations funding research, and other interested parties.Qualifications: Minimum Qualificationsand#8226; Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or universityand#8226; Experience: At least four (4) years of experience in the field of educationand#8226; Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experienceOther Qualificationsand#8226; Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the militaryand#8226; Self-starter with ability to learn quickly and adjust based on external feedback and self-learningand#8226; Vision-driven; consistently looks for opportunities for program improvement and growthand#8226; Experience with balancing the demands of multiple projects at different stages of development while maintaining quality and consistency across all work with periodic job and task ambiguityand#8226; Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to copyedit work products and produce high quality work in a dynamic environmentand#8226; Diligent in setting measurable goals, long-term project planning, tracking progress, and prioritizing workand#8226; Analytical with the ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutionsand#8226; Communicates complex ideas clearly, using practical and accessible language; excellent written and oral communication skillsand#8226; Highly-skilled in presenting to/engaging with stakeholders from various backgroundsAs an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference.To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to each job classification series in the Stateand#8217;s Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and click on the military and#8220;occupational categoryand#8221; that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title.This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.To learn more about working at TEA, including hiring timelines, process details, and candidate resources, please visit the Employment at TEA page.No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Please add

Created: 2026-04-03