Lead, Board Training Development; Program Management Specialist II

Job Description

Lead, Board Training Development (Program Management Specialist II) (  )

TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

Texas-Austin

Texas Education Agency 1701 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE Austin 78701

Business and Financial Operations

Regular

Yes, 25 % of the Time

State Job Code : 1671

Salary Admin Plan : B

Grade : 26

6,377.50 - 8,442.91 ( Monthly )

1

Exempt

Feb 18, 2026, 8:52:11 PM

Closing Date :
Ongoing

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.

• 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.

The District Strategic Leadership Division builds the capacity of LEA board members to better drive student outcomes by building foundational mindsets, knowledge, and skills. The Lead for Board Development and Training facilitates collaboration among internal agency teams and external stakeholders to incorporate best practices into programs, continuously improving content and training.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Experience:
  
  At least five (5) years of experience in (1) creating training content for training of trainers and (2) facilitating training and certification processes for trainers.

• Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military.
• Direct experience with board support is highly preferred (e.g., board member, board coach, district leadership position engaging with the board).
• Track record of success in creating, facilitating, and certifying trainers in complex content towards impact.
• Understanding of the functions, processes, and challenges of school systems, superintendents, and school boards (highly preferred).
• Knowledge of school governance research and best practices such as Student-Centered Goals and Monitoring, Board Policy and Guardrails, Superintendent Oversight and Support, Continuous Improvement of Governance.
• Knowledge of research-based district system best practices such as high-quality instructional materials adoption, instructional leadership, strategic staffing and compensation, and college, career, and military preparation pathways.
• Track record of success managing multiple stakeholders towards ambitious, shared vision and goals by setting clear expectations and holding others accountable for performance. Strong coaching and capacity-building skills to help all stakeholders perform effectively.
• Highly organized with strong planning and project management skills; ability to balance demands of multiple projects at different stages of development while maintaining quality and consistency across all work.
• Ability to build relationships and strong rapport with others, and an ability to manage relationships with senior district and internal agency stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Critical thinking and…