Director of Educator Preparation Continuous Improvement (Director I) - Internal Vacancy

Texas Education Agency • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Educator Preparation Continuous Improvement will play a transformative role in enhancing educator effectiveness in Texas. This role is responsible for the strategic and operational development and execution of high-profile, high priority workstreams aimed at improving educator preparation quality. The director leverages their deep knowledge of best practices in educator preparation, change management, and strong project and talent management skills to develop strategic and innovative approaches for enhancing the quality of Texas's 120 educator preparation programs. They use both policy and support strategies to drive continuous improvement. The director leads and oversees priority workstreams within the Educator Preparation Upgrades strategic initiative. This includes developing the statewide Effective Preparation Framework, redesigning EPP rules and continuing approval processes, and managing the state's Educator Preparation Improvement and Innovation Center. Additionally, the director collaborates with senior leaders within the Office of Educator Support and across the agency to ensure alignment and integration with other strategic initiatives, including statewide frameworks and approaches to continuous improvement. The director performs advanced managerial work with limited supervision. They are responsible for communicating and interacting with state policy leaders, including the State Board for Educator Certification and the State Board of Education, as well as influential external policy leaders and philanthropic organizations. The director leads a team and reports to the Director of Quality Preparation.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• At least five (5) years of experience in education, preferably with direct experience preparing, mentoring, developing, or coaching teachers for certification and/or improved practice with measurable results.
• An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience applying and developing others in the best practices of effective teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of best practices in educator preparation, support, and development.
• Demonstrated record of effective project management skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Texas Education Code and Texas Administrative Code provisions related to educator standards and preparation.
• Experience in agenda planning and effective delivery of presentations to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven change management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Skill in reviewing plans, documents, and drafts to provide high-quality feedback.
• Skill in synthesizing complex ideas into practical and accessible language.
• Ability to use data and research for purposes of continuous improvement.
• Systems thinking and ability to effectively anticipate and identify challenges.

Responsibilities

• Improve the alignment of EPP policies and best practices and cultivate an EPP continuous improvement ecosystem through the redesign of the SBEC's EPP rules and continuing approval processes.
• Build a shared vision for high-quality education preparation through the operationalization of the statewide Effective Preparation Framework.
• Support all Texas EPPs in accessing high-quality capacity building and technical assistance supports through the management and oversight of the state's Educator Preparation Improvement and Innovation Center.
• Build statewide investment in the state's vision for high-quality teacher preparation through intentional planning for short and long-term change management.
• Manage and support a team to establish and implement a vision for continuous improvement and effective educator preparation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree