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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. Position Overview: The Teacher Incentive Allotment Teacher Observation and Data Collection Specialist will play a critical role in the planning and implementation House Bill 3s Teacher Incentive Allotment, which aims to provide a pathway for outstanding Texas teachers to earn six-figure salaries. This role will lead districts in strengthening their ability to measure the performance of teachers through classroom observations. This roles work will primarily focus on the following key areas: (1) developing and delivering high-quality technical assistance and guidance related to teacher observation requirements in statewide appraisal systems and TIA local designation systems; (2) support districts and Education Service Centers (ESCs) with the statutory requirements and implementation of teacher observation practices within the TIA local designation system application; and (3) promoting best practices for the annual TIA data collection and submission processes. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with the collection and analysis of appraisal data and the development and delivery of technical assistance for a variety of district leadership roles and responsibilities. This individual will report to the Manager of Statewide Appraisal Systems. 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.and#8239; Essential FunctionsJob duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned. 1. Teacher Observation: Develop and promote high-quality technical assistance and resources that will support districts in measuring teacher observations that meet statutory compliance and align to evidence-based practices.2. TIA Approval Process: Contribute to and implement the annual process for evaluating locally developed teacher designation system applications in alignment with statutory requirements and best practices in teacher observation.3. Data Collection: Manage external partnership to develop high-quality technical assistance to promote best practices and support statewide implementation of appraisal and TIA data collection.4. Data Submission: Support work related to the Teacher Incentive Allotment's data submission process, which allows districts to designate teachers to generate an allotment. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university Experience: At least four (4) years of experience in education or public policy. Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience. O her Qualifications Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military Experience with the use of teacher observation data collection as part of the implementation of a Teacher Incentive Allotment local designation system implementation preferred Strong systems-level planning and project management skills, including establishing outcomes, determining evaluative measures, and tracking progress Skill in breaking down complex information, asking questions, synthesizing, and analyzing data to prepare concise reports and exhibits using Microsoft Office suite A strong customer-service mindset with a focus on engaging both internal and external stakeholders Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environmentand#8239; Excellent written and oral communication skillsand#8239; A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve 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.