Deputy Director, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

Deputy Director, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Content Support (Director I Organization: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

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

Job: Management

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

State Job Code: 1620

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 26

Salary (Pay Basis): 6, , Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Oct 29, 2025, 1:51:15 PM

Closing Date: Ongoing

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.

Position Overview: The Division of Strategy and Curriculum Standards Alignment supports the State Board of Education's content creation for the K-12 curriculum standards known as the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, or TEKS.

The Deputy Director of TEKS Content Support coordinates the work of the TEKS content team and performs advanced managerial work, including providing direction, guidance, and leadership to a team of curriculum content experts to support the creation and development of the TEKS. This position will serve as a resource to the Advisory Committee, workgroups, and the State Board of Education. This role will incorporate the guidance of the Advisory Committee and workgroups to TEKS development and revisions. Additionally, this position's work includes composing, editing, and reviewing advanced technical documents such as SBOE agenda items, internal and external policy communications, and curriculum standards.

The Deputy Director of TEKS Content Support reports to the Division Director of Strategy and Curriculum Standards Alignment within the Office of School Programs, closely partnering with the division's management team and staff from other divisions to provide support and guidance from programs required by state law or rule. The Deputy Director will also be responsible for planning, supervising, and evaluating the work of a team of content experts.

Seasonal presence in Austin during State Board of Education (SBOE) meetings and legislative session, as well as additional dates as requested is required.

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. TEKS Writing, Review, and Implementation: Oversees processes related to the writing and revision of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for all grades and foundation subject areas including interaction with content advisors, work groups, and presentations during State Board of Education meetings. Reviews additional TEKS for alignment. Supports alignment with enrichment courses and House Bill 1605.

2. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Oversees stakeholder engagement, support, and technical assistance for effective implementation of the TEKS and updates related to state law and rule. Works to ensure TEKS are measurable and aligned. Provides support for alignment with enrichment courses. Disseminates legislative updates to ensure alignment with state law.

3. Team Management and Supervision: Leads, supervises, and develops a team of staff, ensuring staff have the necessary direction and resources to function efficiently and effectively, and to consistently meet high expectations for outcomes-based performance management. Fosters a positive, productive, and collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in the education sector with experience in portfolio, program, and/or project management
• 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 supervising direct reports or leading cross-functional teams
• Prior experience in a leadership role with responsibility for team performance and outcomes
• Experience in project management or strategy and implementation with internal teams, client and/or vendor-facing roles
• Ability to effectively organize and complete multiple projects simultaneously, communicate across internal teams, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks to deliver quality products
• Ability to independently assess, and provide recommendations on risks and issues related to high impact, fast paced projects
• Core project management skills, including planning, coordination, progress monitoring, issue resolution, and change management
• Clear and efficient verbal and written communication skills with various audiences and design and delivery of effective presentations and other public-facing documents
• Ability to build relationships and communicate respectfully with vendors, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders (teachers, Education Service Centers, LEA leaders, SBOE members)
• A desire to self-reflect, give and receive feedback, and focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to complete additional project activities as assigned to meet team and office goals

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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