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.

Core Values

• We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.
• We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.
• We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.
• We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.
  
  

New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role. The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.

Position Overview

The deputy program management director is responsible for multiple federal programs. This individual performs advanced managerial and technical assistance work under minimal supervision by providing direction and guidance related to program requirements, LEA applications, and compliance reports. The program director establishes specific policies, guidance, training, priorities, requirements, and provides consultative and technical assistance to agency staff, educational service center (ESC) staff, local educational agency (LEA) staff, and other governmental agencies while overseeing compliance and maintaining documentation to verify compliance for LEAs and ESCs providing federal programs. As part of the compliance monitoring process, this individual establishes priorities, standards, and monitoring tools for determining progress in meeting program goals by coordinating and evaluating program activities for federal programs and the state initiatives implemented under this position. The program director provides oversight of ESC and statewide initiatives and represents the agency and division at various in-person program meetings, conferences, and committee meetings.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

Please note that a resume is a 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.

Essential Functions

Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.

• Program Compliance Monitoring: conducts program monitoring validations of LEAs and/or campus(es) on program implementation requirements within specified timelines; trains, reviews, and develops documents to be shared with selected LEAs and for publication to website
• Program Management, Training, and Resource Production: develops, maintains, and trains on statutory program implementation requirements; meets timelines on development and delivery of program training, development of program requirement documentation, and development of documents for publication to website; edits and proofreads documents and resources for the Division
• Customer Service: communicates professionally, effectively, and in a timely manner with the ESCs, LEAs, and the public; consistently exemplifies good customer service in responding to requests, providing training, feedback, planning, and organizing, understanding, and knowledge of statutory requirements
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Experience: At least five [5] years of experience in federal programs management or federal programs implementation at an LEA, ESC, state, or federal agency
  
  

Other Qualifications

• Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military.
• Knowledge and application of federal grant rules and regulations, including Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)
• Clear and effective communication, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences; write clear, accurate, and professional letters, reports, procedures, and presentations
• Self-motivation to read and study to develop solutions while working under minimal supervision
• A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve
• Ability to break down complex information into comprehensive parts, ask questions, synthesize, and analyze
• Highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
• Ability to use data to improve processes and outcomes
• Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment
  
  

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 military employment preference.

To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to each job classification series in the State’s Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and click on the military “occupational category” that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title.

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.

To learn more about working at TEA, including hiring timelines, process details, and candidate resources, please visit the Employment at TEA page .

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. Please add "capps.recruiting@cpa.texas.gov" and "@tea.texas.gov" to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications from our talent acquisition team and/or hiring division regarding your candidacy.