Strategic Compensation Specialist

The Strategic Compensation Specialist will provide dedicated leadership and coordination for all strategic compensation programs, including the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program, ensuring compliance, calibration, and data accuracy across all participating campuses. The Strategic Compensation Specialist will utilize expertise in strategic compensation systems to ensure the district maintains alignment with Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements, timelines, and best practices in educator compensation.

With strong analytical and relationship-building skills, the Strategic Compensation Specialist will facilitate data validation, provide exceptional customer service to all stakeholders, and develop resources to support program fidelity. As a liaison between TEA and Responsive Ed campuses, the Strategic Compensation Specialist will communicate updates, policy changes, and technical guidance with Campus Leaders to ensure program success. The Strategic Compensation Specialist will also exercise exceptional problem-solving abilities to address complex compliance issues, strengthen alignment between teacher observation scores and student growth measures, and support Enhanced TIA readiness and broader strategic compensation initiatives across all Responsive Ed schools.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Education, or a related field from an accredited college or university (required)
• (Preferred) Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Human Resources Management, Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field
• (Preferred) SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification
• (Preferred) CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) through Worldat Work

• 3+ years of experience in strategic compensation program management, implementation, and coordination (TIA experience a plus)
• 3+ years of experience providing strategic leadership and technical assistance to multiple campuses or districts
• Proven success leading compensation programs through full lifecycle — design, application, approval, implementation, and sustainability
• Experience with performance-based pay models, educator incentive structures, career ladders, or stipend programs
• (Preferred) 3+ years of experience in campus or district instructional leadership
• (Preferred) Experience supporting districts through TIA application, approval, and sustainability processes

• A passion for educator recruitment, retention, and performance excellence
• Experience with T-TESS or other state-approved educator evaluation frameworks, including appraiser calibration and scoring fidelity
• Advanced knowledge of strategic compensation compliance requirements, data validation procedures, and reporting processes, including familiarity with TEA programs such as TIA
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to design and deliver professional development for district and campus leaders on strategic compensation systems, educator performance frameworks, student growth measures, and program sustainability
• Ability to interpret and analyze student achievement data to identify trends, gaps, and instructional implications
• Deep understanding of strategic compensation design principles, including performance-based pay, incentive structures, career pathways, and equitable compensation modeling
• Ability to communicate with all levels of stakeholders including teachers, campus administrators, district leadership, and state agency staff
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and complex data including compensation program reports, student growth metrics, performance designations, and state agency validation results
• Ability to lead transitions and manage change during program implementation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead and manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Ability to travel to multiple campus and district locations as necessary

• Provide strategic leadership and technical assistance to districts developing, implementing, and sustaining strategic compensation systems across all Responsive Ed campuses, including TIA and other performance-based compensation programs.
• Design, implement, and evaluate strategic compensation systems aligned with educator performance, student growth, and district priorities.
• Guide districts through compensation program application and approval processes, including TIA, ensuring alignment with TEA requirements and timelines.
• Oversee day-to-day TIA operations, including assisting with all four district-level data submissions and TEA validations.
• Facilitate data validation, system alignment reviews, and calibration activities to ensure accurate and equitable teacher designations.
• Facilitate educator evaluation calibration training for appraisers to ensure scoring fidelity and prevent grade inflation, utilizing T-TESS or…