Deputy Director, Teacher Mentorship (Director I) - Internal Vacancy

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.

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 candidate’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 internal posting. We are only accepting applications from current Texas Education Agency (TEA) employees. External applicants will not be considered.

Position Overview: The Director of Teacher Mentorship will play a critical role in improving the retention and effectiveness of new teachers across Texas through the design and implementation of effective mentoring programs. This individual will be part of the Talent Pathways division, which oversees the implementation of strategic staffing to maximize the impact of highly effective teachers, pre- and early-service teacher mentorship, and teacher pathways into leadership and administrative roles.

This individual will oversee the planning, implementation and execution of the Preparing and Retaining Educators through Partnership (PREP) Mentorship program, including the development of the Texas Mentorship training. This individual will direct the planning of the field supervisor training pathway within the Texas Mentorship training suite. Additionally, this role will oversee the planning and execution of the training provider strategy, including overseeing the grant management of the ESC fellows grant.

This position will require advanced strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement with senior internal and external leaders.

The Director, Teacher Mentorship will directly manage two education specialists and report to the Director of Teacher Leadership and Advancement within the Office of Educator and System Support.

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.

Essential Functions
Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.

1. PREP Mentorship Program Implementation: Directs the strategic planning and implementation of the PREP Mentorship Program. Ensures strong performance management practices, clear and concise guidance and rules, timely district compliance reporting, efficient and accurate funding and settle-up processes, and effective communication processes for participating school systems. Directs the analysis, development, and implementation of policy related to teacher mentoring. Additionally, tracks and analyzes research and policies related to educator preparation and strategic staffing. Works with cross-functional teams to design and implement connected policies for pre- and early service teachers such as coordinated rulemaking, grant programs, and technical assistance for school systems and preparation programs. Directs the development and implementation of intentional short- and long-term change management and stakeholder engagement strategies.
2. Field Supervisor Training Development and Implementation: Oversee the development and implementation of the Texas Mentorship Training for educator preparation program staff and field supervisors. Manage multiple contractors to develop the training content and ensure alignment across agency priorities. and a grant program that funds 20 Education Service Centers to implement this program statewide.
Directs the development and implementation of intentional short- and long-term change management and stakeholder engagement strategies.
3. Texas Mentorship Training Development and Implementation: Oversee the development and implementation of the Texas Mentorship Training for mentoring educators, district and campus leaders. Manage multiple contractors to develop the training content and ensure alignment across agency priorities. Directs the development and implementation of intentional short- and long-term change management and stakeholder engagement strategies.
4. Training Provider Capacity Development: Develops the vision and strategy to support Texas Mentorship Training approved providers.
5. Team Management and Supervision: Supports a positive division culture that prioritizes effective feedback, open collaboration, and quality of work. Supports, advises, and coaches an education specialist and collaborates in cross-functional spaces to ensure alignment of initiatives. Ensures strong project oversight, task management, and prioritization of work.

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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. Please add "capps.recruiting@cpa.texas.gov" and "@tea.texas.gov"; to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications from our talent acquisition team and/or hiring division regarding your candidacy.

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