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 Division of District Talent Systems works to support districts with the development of systems for identifying and rewarding great teachers, including work related to the Teacher Incentive Allotment, T-TESS, and other strategic compensation efforts.

The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Data Manager will play a critical role in providing a pathway for outstanding Texas teachers to earn six-figure salaries and support the implementation of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). The Manager will lead efforts the support work for TIA districts with implementing TIA, including overseeing the data validation and submission process. Additionally, the Manager will oversee the division’s research and data strategy planning. The Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership at the district level to weigh options and make informed decisions as districts seek local designation system approval. This position reports to the Director of District Talent 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.

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

1. TIA Implementation Strategy: Lead strategy and policy work related to TIA Data Submission and Validation, including overseeing metrics, milestones, and policy planning.
2. TIA Research and Data Infrastructure: Lead research agenda and planning with partners, such as Texas Tech University, to promote continuous improvement and document TIA outcomes. Additionally oversee requirements and design of all TIA databases including TTU Portal, SCOMs, and internal data management systems.
3. Internal Partnership and Planning: Partner with internal partners to promote and meet division goals. Teams include TIA Student Growth, Assessment, EDRS, Research and Accountability, and other data teams.
4. Team Management and Supervision :Manage, coach, and support the local designation system implementation team to provide appropriate professional growth and development in their efforts to provide technical assistance to districts, ESCs, and TAPs.

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 State’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 “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.