Why Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

We come from humble beginnings — picture a one-person organization created in 1949 to advocate for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Flash forward to today, and we have over 500 employees working together to provide 1,024 school districts with purposeful resources so they can focus on what matters most — excellent and equitable education for all 5.4 million Texas students. 

As TASBeans (our internal name for employees), we feel privileged to work alongside talented team-members who are passionate about education and enjoy learning from new and different perspectives. We believe what makes our organization highly successful is the rich diversity our employees collectively bring to TASB with different backgrounds, skillsets, cultures and ethnicities, gender identities, interests, abilities, and work styles. And our passion for education and learning doesn’t end there. Our culture has always encouraged employees to grow and become their best selves both professionally and personally through a variety of innovative and collaborative development opportunities. You’re likely beginning to see why we’ve been regularly named by Austin Business Journal as a Top Ten Best Places to Work! 

TASB offers competitive pay, rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote work options, flexible schedules, and more. 

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our mission and the educational impact being made in communities across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading!

About You

As the Professional Employment Liability Adjuster, you will investigate, evaluate, and resolve professional liability and employment related liability claims made against members of TASB Risk Management Fund. This position will have a high level of engagement in providing claims services to our members and will be responsible for an inventory of moderately complex to highly complex third-party professional liability and employment liability claims in litigation. This position is an Austin-based hybrid role or a Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio-based remote role. 

A Typical Day

• Investigate coverage and losses, evaluate damages, set reserves, and negotiate claim settlements on moderately to highly complex third-party professional and employment liability claims against TASB Management Fund members. 
• Collaborate with claims leadership and assigned defense counsel on defense strategy for litigated claims. 
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How You'll Make an Impact

• Facilitate the accurate and timely investigation, evaluation, resolution, and disposition of legal liability claims in accordance with applicable laws and internal policies and procedures. 
• Manage assigned claims within the guidelines of the Legal Liability Best Practices Guide and established workflows and processes. 
• Demonstrate understanding of legal causes of action related to employment issues, special education, Texas Constitution, state statutes and regulations, United States Constitution, federal statutes, and regulations, and torts. 
• Ensure compliance by panel counsel to the Litigation Guidelines. 
• Acts as a resource for other adjusters on the team especially those with less tenure, experience, or knowledge. 
• Accurately reconcile attorney fee bills within established guidelines. 
• Thoroughly review and summarize legal documents and reports from counsel within established guidelines. 
• Confidently and accurately explain coverage issues and decisions to school district leadership. 

Skills for Success

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred. 
• Texas Adjuster's license applicable to primary area of responsibility. 
• At least 3 years' experience working in an insurance or risk management related field with an emphasis on claims made against governmental entities. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of insurance industry practices and litigation defense strategies relating to claims against governmental entities. 
• Familiarity with employment laws and regulations. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Governmental Immunity and the Texas Tort Claims Act. 
• Effective oral and written communication skills. 
• Excellent customer service skills. 
• Proficiency with computers, claims systems, Microsoft Office products, and the internet. 

The TASB Difference

• Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
• Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schoolchildren. 
• Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance.
• Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development; diversity, equity, and inclusion panels; wellness seminars; and more. 
• Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
• Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events and tokens of appreciation throughout the year. 

Posting Notices

• The health and safety of our employees and members, is our top priority.
• TASB is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, color, disability, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other personal characteristic protected by law.
• This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship. 
• Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check. 

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