Educator Preparation Training Content Specialist

Educator Preparation Training Content Specialist (Education Specialist IV Organization: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

Primary Location: Texas-AustinWork Locations: Texas Education Agency 1701 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE Austin 78701

Job: Education, Training, and Library

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

State Job Code: 0823

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 23

Salary (Pay Basis): 5, , Monthly)

Number of Openings: 3

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Jan 8, 2026, 4:08:45 PM

Closing Date: Jan 22, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Description

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.

This is a 10-day posting, which will close on 01/22/2026 at 11:59pm.

Position Overview: The Educator Preparation Training Content Specialist will play a transformative role in shaping the future of educator effectiveness in Texas by equipping educator preparation programs (EPPs) with high-quality content and training. Reporting to the Manager of Educator Preparation Instructional Materials Integration Strategy, this role focuses on guiding the development, rollout, and implementation of EPP support phases to ensure teacher candidates are prepared to deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction.

This position requires deep expertise in at least one of the following: the science of teaching math, the science of teaching reading, classroom management strategies. The specialist will lead efforts to integrate these foundational areas into EPP coursework and training, ensuring candidates can effectively use high-quality instructional materials and apply evidence-based pedagogical practices.

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

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.

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

1. Content Development Support and Review: Leverages deep expertise in the science of teaching math, reading, classroom management, or adult learning to review and refine instructional content for educator preparation programs (EPPs). Ensures all materials are aligned to educator competencies, grounded in evidence-based practices, and designed for practical application in teacher preparation coursework. Provides actionable feedback to vendors and internal teams to maintain high-quality standards and strengthen the integration of content expertise into EPP training.
2. Vendor Collaboration: Collaborates with vendors developing new content, participating in working sessions, and tracking deliverables. Supports the Content development team in maintaining quality and consistency across products.
3. Training and Implementation Support: Collaborates in the design and refinement of training strategies and materials for both newly developed and adapted content, ensuring they are practical and actionable for educator preparation programs (EPPs). Works closely with faculty and program leaders to align training resources with EPP structures, candidate needs, and evidence-based instructional practices. Provides guidance and support during implementation phases to ensure smooth adoption and effective use of high-quality instructional materials.
4. Program Monitoring and Reporting: Monitors the progress and effectiveness of content development and implementation efforts across EPPs. Collects and analyzes data on content usage, training outcomes, and stakeholder feedback to inform continuous improvement. Supports the development of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Experience: At least four (4) years of experience in education
• Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience

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
• Experience applying and developing others in the best practices of effective teaching and learning
• Knowledge of best practices in educator preparation, support, and development
• Proven experience in designing and leading effective professional learning for educators, including professional learning related to accelerating student learning, increasing instructional rigor, and/or high-quality instructional materials.
• Capable of working with a variety of stakeholders through small and large group facilitation opportunities
• Adept with balancing the demands of multiple projects at different stages of development while maintaining quality and consistency across all work with periodic job and task ambiguity
• Superior and effective professional verbal and written communication skills, including development of appropriate guidance documents and effective presentations

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.

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