What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Strategic Educator Development position at Lufkin?
Job Title: Director of Strategic Educator DevelopmentReports to: Assistant Superintendent of Administrative ServicesDate Revised: November 20, 2025Dept./School: Executive OfficeWage/Hour Status: ExemptPay Grade: Professional Grade 7, 221 daysEducation & Qualifications: Masters degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Data Analytics, or related field (preferred).Valid Texas teaching certificate and administrative certification (preferred).T-TESS EvaluatorDemonstrated experience with instructional leadership, teacher development, and/or assessment data systems.Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.Knowledge of TEA guidelines for Teacher Incentive Allotment and Grow Your Own programs.Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to analyze and interpret large amounts of data Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness Strong long-term planning and project management skills, including establishing outcomes, determining evaluative measures, and tracking progress Knowledge of T-TESS, STAAR Growth Measures and state accountability Ability to communicate and maintain cooperative relationships Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience: 5 years or more classroom/campus experience or equivalent Experience developing, analyzing, implementing campus and/or district wide programs Experience appraising teacher with the T-TESS appraisal system Job Description: The Director of Strategic Educator Development is a professional employee responsible for the leadership, oversight, and coordination of district programs that directly impact teacher development, student achievement, and long-term workforce sustainability. This position serves as the primary point of contact for the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Program, local and state assessment data systems as it relates to strategic educator development, and Grow Your Own (GYO) Teacher, Clinical Interns, and Leader Programs and Partnerships.The Director ensures alignment of district efforts with state accountability expectations, supports data-driven decision-making, and builds strong pipelines for future educators and leaders. This role requires collaboration with district leadership, campus administrators, instructional staff, higher education institutions, and community partners.Key Responsibilities: Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA): Articulate the Districts TIA plan and revisions to the plan to the stakeholders and solicit support and understanding of the District goals. Lead and oversee the development of a process for evaluating the Districts locally developed teacher designation system.Align TIA best practices by partnering with state experts and with other district departments such as business department, PEIMS department, and the Human Resources department.Support campus leadership in the areas of teacher observation and student growth as it pertains to the TIA plan.Develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track teacher progress towards earning TIA designation.Develop, maintain, and communicate TIA information via District TIA website, handbook, webinars, and other communication outlets.Lead and oversee the District National Board Certification program to include creating pathways to earn National Board Certification, leading cohorts, and ensure appropriate designations are assigned with appropriate compensation.Oversee the expansion, implementation, compliance, and sustainability of the TIA program.Monitor teacher observation, student growth measures, and compensation models.Provide guidance and training to ensure accurate data collection and reporting.Student Assessment Data: Manage the collection, analysis, and interpretation of local and state assessment data as it relates to strategic educator development.Support campuses in using data to inform instructional practices and improve student outcomes.Prepare reports and presentations for district leadership, school boards, and state agencies.Grow Your Own Teacher, Clinical Interns, and Leader Programs: Develop, coordinate, and effectively implement initiatives that recruit, prepare, and retain future educators and leaders from within the district and community.Build partnerships with colleges, universities, and alternative certification providers.Align efforts with district equity goals, workforce needs, and succession planning.District Strategies and Goals: Ensure that TIA, assessment practices, and initiatives with Strategic Educator Development are directly connected to the districts strategic plan and long-term improvement goals.
Collaborate with district leadership to integrate educator development and data initiatives into broader strategies for student achievement, equity, and school improvement.Monitor progress toward district goals and provide data-informed recommendations for policy, staffing, and instructional priorities.Support campus and district leaders in setting measurable targets for teacher growth, student outcomes, and leadership capacity.Develop systems for continuous improvement that sustain district initiatives over multiple years.Convey information to parent and community members about school programs.Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.Collaboration & Leadership: Participate in development, preparation, and administration of the budget for supplies and equipment and ensure that the program is cost effective, and funds are managed wisely.Contribute to the selection and purchase of supplemental equipment and supplies for the program.Provide expertise in educational policy, compliance, and program design.Work closely with Human Resources, Curriculum & Instruction, and Finance to align incentive and pipeline initiatives with district priorities.Serve as liaison between the district, the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and partner organizations.Communicate progress and challenges to stakeholders in ways that build trust and clarity.Performance Expectations: Ensure compliance with all TEA program requirements.Demonstrate data-informed decision-making that improves teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.Build sustainable educator pipelines that strengthen the districts future workforce.Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and innovation across departments and campuses.Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times.Always use proper phone etiquette, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to the appropriate staff.Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of going the extra mile for others.Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.
Collaborate with district leadership to integrate educator development and data initiatives into broader strategies for student achievement, equity, and school improvement.Monitor progress toward district goals and provide data-informed recommendations for policy, staffing, and instructional priorities.Support campus and district leaders in setting measurable targets for teacher growth, student outcomes, and leadership capacity.Develop systems for continuous improvement that sustain district initiatives over multiple years.Convey information to parent and community members about school programs.Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.Collaboration & Leadership: Participate in development, preparation, and administration of the budget for supplies and equipment and ensure that the program is cost effective, and funds are managed wisely.Contribute to the selection and purchase of supplemental equipment and supplies for the program.Provide expertise in educational policy, compliance, and program design.Work closely with Human Resources, Curriculum & Instruction, and Finance to align incentive and pipeline initiatives with district priorities.Serve as liaison between the district, the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and partner organizations.Communicate progress and challenges to stakeholders in ways that build trust and clarity.Performance Expectations: Ensure compliance with all TEA program requirements.Demonstrate data-informed decision-making that improves teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.Build sustainable educator pipelines that strengthen the districts future workforce.Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and innovation across departments and campuses.Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times.Always use proper phone etiquette, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to the appropriate staff.Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of going the extra mile for others.Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.