The Director of District Turnaround Interventions role offers a rare opportunity to lead some of the most high-stakes, visible, and impactful education reform work in the state of Texas. It will shape the future of school governance and help improve student outcomes across the state by driving systemic changes in districts under commissioner-appointed interventions, specifically those operating with a Board of Managers.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
- At least five [5] years of experience in school district administration and/or Education Service Center (ESC) administration
- Exceptional ability to coordinate and facilitate meetings effectively to achieve project outcomes and support cross-divisional coordination
- Effective communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write reports and actively listen to acquire key facts while maintaining confidentiality
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take appropriate actions in difficult situations
- Ability to ensure a high level of cooperation, coordination, timeliness, accuracy, and compliance within the division
- Ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks to achieve goals and objectives in a fast-paced environment
- Strong customer service mentality with an eagerness to deliver on requirements to internal and external customers and advance agency priorities
- Desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback, and continuously improve
- Ability to work as a contributing member of a team by establishing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with all levels of staff (internal and external to TEA)
- Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Texas Education Code, Texas Administrative Code, and FERPA preferred
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401k matching
- Retirement plan
- Visa sponsorship
- Flexible work location within the state of Texas
