Coordinator of Teacher Incentive Allotment Program

Denton Independent School District•Denton, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead and coordinate the District’s Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program, including designing, implementing, expanding, and continuously improving the district’s local designation and performance management systems. Oversee evaluator training, calibration, and professional learning to support consistent, high-quality instructional evaluation practices across the district. Lead cross-functional collaboration, analyze performance data to drive improvement, and partner with district leadership to strengthen teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, educational leadership, policy, statistics, or a related field
Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraiser certification
Three (3) years of successful teaching experience
Comprehensive knowledge of educator performance and evaluation systems, including Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS), Student Learning Objectives (SLOs), student growth measures, calibration practices, and educator designation frameworks
Proficient in the use of data analysis, spreadsheet, dashboard and reporting tools
Ability to manage, analyze, validate, and interpret complex datasets
Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable information to support instructional and leadership decisions
Working knowledge of Texas accountability and assessment systems, and their relationship to instructional effectiveness and student achievement
Working knowledge of compensation structures and processes related to TIA, including applicable state and federal requirements
Working knowledge of local and state assessments
Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction, educator development, and mentoring practices related to T-TESS, assessments and student achievement
Ability to evaluate teaching effectiveness and support consistent implementation of evaluation practices
Ability to interpret and apply policy, procedures, and data to support sound decisions and effective operations
Advanced organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Valid Texas principal or administrator certificate
Campus administrative experience
Teacher Incentive Allotment experience

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and/or consultants to effectively and successfully implement Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) requirements and best practices
Coordinate development of the district’s local designation system and requirements for designating high-performing teachers
Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate with district departments and stakeholder groups to integrate TIA systems, platforms, and data flows into a coherent management structure
Design, build, and continuously refine end-to-end systems that support TIA implementation and ensure processes are efficient, user-centered, and scalable districtwide
Develop clear workflows, timelines, roles, and accountability structures to support consistent and effective TIA processes across campuses and departments
Establish documentation, guidance, and training supports to promote long-term sustainability of TIA systems beyond initial implementation
Streamline processes to reduce redundancy, manual work, and inefficiencies while maintaining compliance with state requirements and district standards
Develop, maintain, and communicate TIA information through the district TIA website, handbook, and webinars
Communicate the district’s TIA plan and revisions to district stakeholders to support understanding of the district goals and program requirements
Maintain and communicate assessment reporting to ensure accurate tracking of student growth for teacher performance data
Support campus and district leaders in establishing and monitoring student performance goals
Design, develop, and oversee performance management frameworks for teachers and other employee groups to ensure consistency, rigor, and alignment
Address questions, concerns, and misconceptions related to performance data and designation outcomes; use stakeholder feedback to strengthen data practices, training, communication strategies, and promote consistent implementation and buy-in
Oversee districtwide evaluator training and calibration to ensure inter-rater reliability and normed scoring practices across campuses
Design and facilitate training experiences for evaluators, administrators, and instructional leaders to support educator development, equitable access, and systemwide instructional improvement
Develop tools, resources, and learning materials to support calibration, evidence collection, and high-quality implementation
Coordinate with district departments to identify support needs and provide targeted training solutions
Provide professional learning and training as directed by Human Resources, Academic Programs, and Teaching and Learning
Lead districtwide presentations and stakeholder briefings to clearly explain the data, methodologies, and criteria used to determine educator designations and promote transparent, accessible communication
Establish and communicate overarching goals for performance management, training, and calibration efforts aligned with district priorities and student achievement outcomes
Monitor, analyze, and interpret performance management data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement
Use data insights to guide professional development opportunities, system refinements, and implementation strategies
Develop and maintain data tracking systems to monitor calibration quality, training effectiveness, and program outcomes
Lead continuous improvement cycles to strengthen performance management instruments and processes
Establish, communicate, and manage the teacher scorecard and review process, including procedures for submission, review, resolution, training, and documentation
Ensure teacher scorecard and qualification processes are implemented with transparency, equity, and fidelity, and that outcomes are communicated clearly to all stakeholders
Compile, maintain, and file related reports, records, and other documents in accordance with state and federal regulations
Adhere to all district policies, procedures, and expectations outlined in the employee handbook and administrative regulations
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
Participate in professional development, faculty/department meetings, and special events as assigned
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the district and department