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MISSION: 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: 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. This position is funded through August 31, 2025, with federal stimulus funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Continuation of the position beyond that date is contingent upon available funding. This federally funded position will provide critical support for the agency to urgently address student learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Position Overview: The Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth (TEHCY) Program Specialist will serve as a part of the Highly Mobile and At-Risk Student (HMAR) Programs unit within the Department of Special Populations Programs in the Office of Special Populations and Monitoring (OSPM) at TEA. This unit is responsible for increasing awareness, and developing tools, resources and guidance to assist Texas schools with addressing highly mobile student groups, mitigating barriers to school transitions and promoting positive education outcomes for at-risk students. The TEHCY Program Specialist is a critical role, which performs advanced senior-level consultative and technical assistance work related to the Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program and other program duties. In this role, you will assist with oversight and monitoring of McKinney-Vento grants, support the program with data collection and analysis, and develop program and grant resources and professional development resources, and other duties as assigned. Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates. Please note that a resume, tailored cover letter, 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.and#8239; Essential FunctionsJob duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned. 1. Supports Development and Implementation of McKinney-Vento Grant(s): Provides support for the development and monitoring of McKinney-Vento grant(s) and related activities; provides input into the development of grant program policies, procedures, and manuals; coordinates the collection, organization, analyses, and preparation of materials in response to requests for program information, including grant resources, reports, ESC consultations, etc.; assists with grant communications and supports, as needed.2. Development of Technical Assistance Resources: Creates professional development and technical assistance resources in collaboration with the McKinney-Vento State Coordinator to meet state and federal mandates and address unique training topics and the technical assistance needs of the TEHCY program and HMAR Division.3. Data collection and analysis: Assist with data collection, use and analysis to assess impact and drive pos tive outcomes across all projects and activities, for the TEHCY program and HMAR Unit. Conducts quality assurance reviews and evaluations of program and department goals.4. Program Support: Assists the MV State Coordinator with overall program implementation and ensures support for the day-to-day activities of the program including grant management, technical assistance, data use, stakeholder coordination, communication to the field, ESC consultation, scheduling, web-page updates, training development, and Division activities.5. Special Projects: Works collaboratively as an integral part of the HMAR Division; supports a wide range of activities and special projects including, but not limited to, HMAR unit meetings and presentations, development of specialized reports, analyzing legislation, developing and writing policy and practice guidance for HMAR students. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in education, administration, school-leadership, services to homeless children and youth, non-profit management, or services and support initiatives for at-risk youth or other mobile student groups. Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience. Other Qualifications Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military Highly collaborative, adaptable, and positive Skilled in technical writing and resource development Comfortable with leading professional development and training, including use of different technology and programs (such as Zoom, Teams, Power Point, Word, Adobe PDF) Skilled in engaging the adult learner with high-quality professional development materials and resources Strong customer service orientation Highly skilled at effectively communicating with a variety of audiences both orally and in writing Leads development of processes, system and routines, to support program implementation Experience with grant development and implementation Knowledge of LEA systems, processes, and procedures to support students experiencing homelessness and/or at-risk students with mitigating barriers to school transitions and academic success Demonstratives innovative thinking and savvy with technology solutions Familiar with data use and visualization tools and resources Comfortable using data to drive program implementation and improvement Comfortable effectively designing surveys and conducting review and monitoring activities to determine compliance with program requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures As 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 States Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and click on the military occupational category 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. 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.