Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Instructional Leadership Alignment Administrator Coach

ESC Region 11•White Settlement, TX

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About The Position

To provide expert technical assistance to districts in designing, calibrating, and implementing teacher appraisal systems that meet the requirements of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). This role will support district capacity-building through integration of state instructional initiatives and best practices, ensuring system validity, reliability, and continuous improvement. Additionally, the Administrator Coach supports districts in evaluating and refining local designation systems, coordinating assessment practices, and guiding continuous improvement efforts. This work directly contributes to the goals of the TIA Regional Support Grant: expanding district participation, increasing teacher eligibility, improving implementation success, and strengthening retention of designated teachers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Deep understanding of TIA program requirements, timelines, and implementation processes
Expertise in teacher appraisal systems (T-TESS and third-party rubrics), calibration protocols, and student growth measures
Ability to analyze and interpret teacher performance data to support system validity and reliability
Strong leadership, coaching, project management, and organizational skills
Effective communication and collaboration with district and campus leaders and stakeholders
Familiarity with aligned frameworks and initiatives including state instructional initiatives and best practices, such as Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL), Effective District Framework (EDF), and other evidence-based strategies.
Knowledge of TEA guidelines, validation processes, and local designation system design
Minimum of three years of campus/district leadership experience
Experience supporting TIA implementation at the district or campus level
Experience with teacher appraisal systems, calibration protocols, and student growth measures

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in education, curriculum & instruction, educational leadership, or related field (preferred)
Certification in instructional coaching or leadership frameworks (preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide coaching and technical assistance to district and campus leaders on the implementation and monitoring of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program, including implementing valid and reliable teacher appraisal systems aligned with TIA and T-TESS standards
Support districts in developing calibration protocols and observation practices to ensure consistent and accurate ratings
Guide districts in aligning observation and student growth measures for designation eligibility and data validation
Assist districts in designing and refining local designation systems, including weighting, cut points, and performance criteria
Collaborate with ESC staff and TEA to ensure districts meet annual benchmarks and performance measures outlined in the TIA Regional Support Grant
Integrate state instructional initiatives and best practices frameworks into district support plans to strengthen instructional leadership and system coherence
Lead professional development and coaching sessions for district and campus leaders on appraisal systems, student growth measures, and strategic staffing
Participate in scoring and feedback processes for district applications and system modifications
Support districts in preparing documentation for data validation, annual program submission, and system monitoring
Maintain accurate records of district support and contribute to semi-annual grant reporting
Attend state, regional, and local meetings and trainings related to TIA, educator effectiveness, and school improvement initiatives
Develop and update manuals, training materials, and resources to support TIA implementation and educator advancement initiatives
Coordinate service requests, training, and communication efforts in collaboration with the TIA team and other ESC departments
Assist districts with strategic planning, implementation timelines, and performance reviews to strengthen educator recruitment, retention, and recognition
Support districts in aligning systems to meet Enhanced TIA criteria
Maintain strong working relationships with district leadership and contribute to marketing and outreach efforts for TIA services
Attend professional development and ensure compliance with TEA and ESC guidelines, benchmarks, and reporting requirements
Perform other duties as assigned to support the successful implementation of the TIA program at both local and state levels