Intervention Monitoring Specialist (Project Manager III) - Texas Charter Schools : Job Details

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 of the salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role. POSITION OVERVIEW: At the Texas Education Agency's Office of Governance (OG), we are driven by a powerful mission: to proactively support school systems, keep students safe, and uphold Texas education law with integrity, objectivity, and excellence. Our core workstreams-Field Support and Compliance & Investigations-focus on strengthening governance, fostering a culture of accountability, and promoting continuous improvement across Texas schools. By working closely with school systems and agency teams, we help ensure every Texas public school student has access to a safe, high-quality education. The Division of Governance Interventions is a dynamic and mission-driven team committed to helping school systems thrive. We partner with districts and charter schools across Texas to improve student outcomes, financial stewardship, and effective governance. Through proactive guidance and tailored support, we help school boards and administrators lead effectively and with purpose while meeting legal and regulatory responsibilities. In cases where challenges arise, such as non-compliance or findings from special investigations, the Commissioner of Education may initiate strategic interventions, including appointing a monitor, conservator, or Board of Managers to a school system. These efforts are designed to be supportive and transformative, helping districts and charter schools strengthen leadership, rebuild trust, and implement lasting improvements in student achievement, governance, and operations. The intervention monitoring specialist plays a key role in implementing strategic interventions, working closely with the director of intervention monitoring to coordinate and support monitor and conservator placements. This work includes developing comprehensive project plans and collaborating across agency divisions to ensure smooth, effective implementation. The project manager also contributes to building a strong network of intervention leaders by supporting recruitment, coaching, ongoing professional development, and performance evaluation. Through these efforts, the project manager helps ensure that each intervention is rooted in best practices that strengthen district leadership and improve outcomes for Texas students. Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates. Please note that a resume is a required attachment for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additionally, 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. Case Management: support monitors and conservators by designing tailored onboarding plans for each intervention district, collaborating to define clear exit-criteria goals for placements, tracking progress, and engaging division leadership to address support needs, while also processing monthly progress and expense reports for intervention districts 2. Professional Development: support the development of an annual high-quality, job-embedded professional development plan to ensure monitors and conservators are well-versed in TEA initiatives and best practices; provide coaching and support through monthly structured training, an annual summer summit, regular one-on-one feedback loops, and ad hoc conversations to equip monitors and conservators with the tools and knowledge needed to help school systems reach their goals 3. Cross-Divisional Collaboration: build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance TEA's mission; coordinate and facilitate cross-divisional meetings that drive toward successful monitor and conservator placements 4. Division Support: assist the division director and colleagues with quarterly reviews of all commissioner-appointed placements, recruitment of monitors and conservators, process improvements, and the Board of Managers application and selection process Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: •Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university •Experience: At least four [4] years of experience in compliance monitoring, project management, and/or district administration. •Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience.