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Texas Education Agency · 1 day ago

Educator Preparation Training Content Specialist (Education Specialist IV)

Texas Education Agency1701 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$5,098.66/mo - $5,098.66/mo

4+ years exp

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is dedicated to improving outcomes for all public-school students in Texas. The Educator Preparation Training Content Specialist will play a transformative role by equipping educator preparation programs with high-quality content and training, ensuring teacher candidates are prepared to deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction.

Education

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Science of teaching mathScience of teaching readingClassroom management strategiesBest practices in educationProfessional learning designStakeholder collaborationVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university

At least four (4) years of experience in education

An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience

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