MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Assistant Director of Monitoring, Review and Support reports to the Monitoring, Review, and Support director in the Special Populations General Supervision and Monitoring Division within the Office of Special Populations and Monitoring (OSPM). This leadership position manages the state Special Education and Dyslexia monitoring teams in the completion of monitoring activities. The position works closely with senior and executive leadership to execute the strategic vision for a balanced approach of supporting outcomes and compliance to implement the Texas Special Education Strategic Plan.

This position includes assisting with oversight of the Differentiated Monitoring System (DMS) process leading to the improvement of LEA progress in IDEA requirements, improvement of Results Driven Accountability indicators, and implementation of dyslexia program requirements. This position leads teams in training and supports LEAs in technical assistance to increase outcomes and compliance strategies that lead to systemic improvements for LEAs and performance outcomes for students with disabilities. This position requires strong management, vision, programmatic, and operational expertise, as well as exceptional communication, and an orientation towards stakeholder engagement and excellence. This position requires content expertise in special education and implementation of IDEA part B. The individual will be required to lead stakeholder professional development engagements and communicate outcomes across the state. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position is a satellite role that allows for flexible work location within the state of Texas and is estimated to include at least 20-40% travel across the state.

Please note that a resume, tailored cover letter, and short answer responses are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in education or a related field. Advanced degree or studies preferred.

Experience : Six years of experience working with students with disabilities, including three years of leadership experience as an administrator at the local education agency (LEA) or education service center (ESC) level and a minimum of three years’ experience supervising at least two direct reports.

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the veteran’s preference.

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This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.