Assistant Director Performance Designations & Teacher Retention

Days per Year: 226

Min: $78479

Mid: $94552

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:Assistant Director Performance Designations & Teacher

Retention

REPORTS TO:Director Staffing & Performance Designations

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:Exempt

PAY GRADE:AM 4

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Assistant Director Performance Designations and Teacher Retention supports the implementation coordination compliance and continuous improvement of the districts Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program and teacher retention initiatives. This role assists in the management of systems designed to attract recognize support and retain highly effective educators particularly in hard-to-staff schools and critical shortage areas.

The Assistant Director serves as a key operational and strategic support partner to the Director Performance Designations and Teacher Retention and is responsible for assisting with TEA data submissions roster verification processes designation payment calculations program compliance monitoring and retention-related initiatives. This position collaborates extensively with district leadership campus administrators Payroll Finance Research & Accountability Human Resource Services and external partners to support educator effectiveness and workforce stability initiatives aligned to district strategic priorities and state accountability requirements.

All employees are expected to act with integrity support organizational goals communicate clearly and respectfully champion the needs of students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university

Preferred:

• Valid Texas Mid-Management or Standard Principal Certification
• Advanced Education Leadership (AEL) certification Instructional Leadership Training (ILT) or Instructional Leadership Development (ILD)
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as a campus administrator or content specialist
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience
• Experience leading large-scale projects with multiple stakeholder groups
• Experience working with diverse teams navigating ambiguity and complexity
• Experience with technical grant writing and data analysis

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Strong knowledge of research-based instructional practices and educator effectiveness systems
• Deep understanding of the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program designation system requirements educator evaluation models and state accountability standards
• Knowledge of teacher retention strategies employee engagement practices and workforce stability initiatives
• Understanding of stay interview processes employee feedback systems and retention analytics
• Knowledge of TEA data submission processes and TIA reporting requirements
• Understanding of TIA allotment calculations designation funding methodologies and payroll coordination processes
• Experience coordinating roster verification systems and teacher eligibility validation processes
• Ability to analyze reconcile and interpret large and complex datasets to support accurate reporting and strategic decision-making
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software presentation software data management tools and reporting systems
• Ability to manage districtwide initiatives with multiple priorities timelines and stakeholder groups
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively present information to employees administrators district leadership the Board of Trustees and community stakeholders
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and campuses
• Strong problem-solving project management and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive personnel performance and compensation information
• Ability to support change management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to travel throughout the district and occasionally statewide

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Program Management and Implementation:

• Assist with the implementation coordination and continuous improvement of all aspects of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program and local designation system.
• Organize and facilitate meetings with district staff campus administrators and external partners to support implementation and refinement of the local designation system.
• Monitor analyze and report TIA program data to identify trends implementation challenges and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with district departments including Academics & School Leadership Research & Accountability Communications Technology Payroll Finance and Human Resource Services to support districtwide program implementation.
• Support the development maintenance validation and refinement of teacher performance designation systems aligned to state standards and district priorities.
• Assist with the development and management of implementation timelines operational procedures and program resources to ensure compliance and successful execution of program goals.
• Coordinate and support required TEA submissions related to the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program ensuring accuracy completeness and compliance with state deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Assist with the preparation validation reconciliation and submission of teacher designation data and related program documentation to the Texas Education Agency.
• Oversee operational coordination of the districts TIA roster verification process including communication timelines campus support data review discrepancy resolution and submission tracking.
• Coordinate data reconciliation efforts between district systems and TEA reporting platforms to ensure accuracy and integrity of submitted information.
• Collaborate with Payroll Finance Research & Accountability and Human Resource Services to support accurate calculation and processing of TIA designation payments and allotments.
• Assist in validating teacher eligibility designation status performance data and compensation calculations associated with TIA payouts.
• Monitor and maintain records related to designation funding teacher payment calculations allotment distributions and compliance documentation.
• Support the preparation and submission of required grant applications compliance reports assurances and other state or programmatic deliverables associated with educator effectiveness and retention initiatives.
• Coordinate documentation reporting and audit preparation related to TIA accountability requirements.
• Support communication efforts to ensure employees and campus leaders are informed regarding TIA updates timelines processes and designation requirements.
• Attend and represent the district at TIA-related trainings conferences and professional learning opportunities.

Teacher Retention and Engagement:

• Support the implementation of districtwide teacher retention strategies focused on reducing attrition and increasing employee engagement particularly in high-need schools and critical shortage areas.
• Assist in coordinating stay interview processes employee feedback systems and retention-related data collection efforts.
• Analyze retention engagement and attrition data to identify trends and support development of targeted retention strategies and interventions.
• Collaborate with campus and district leaders to support retention action planning and workforce stability initiatives.
• Assist with the development and implementation of teacher recognition and employee engagement initiatives designed to improve morale job satisfaction and retention.
• Support onboarding mentorship career pathway and leadership development initiatives aligned to district retention priorities.
• Assist with exit interview systems and reporting processes to support continuous improvement of the employee experience.
• Collaborate with Communications and district leadership to promote retention initiatives and educator recognition efforts.

Performance Management:

• Support compliance with TIA program standards and assist with calibration and implementation of educator evaluation processes.
• Support management and oversight of annual TIA roster verification processes and educator eligibility reviews.
• Collaborate with campus leaders and district departments to provide targeted support for teachers pursuing TIA designation eligibility.
• Assist campuses and district departments with resolving discrepancies related to teacher assignment student growth data performance measures and designation eligibility.
• Assist with monitoring teacher performance metrics and reporting outcomes to district leadership.
• Provide guidance and support to campus administrators regarding TIA implementation educator support systems and retention initiatives.

Continuous Improvement and Strategic Planning:

• Conduct data analysis to identify trends gaps and opportunities for program enhancement.
• Support the work of district committees and stakeholder groups related to performance designations and teacher retention.
• Assist with development and implementation of short- and long-term strategic plans related to educator effectiveness recognition and retention.
• Prepare reports presentations and recommendations for district leadership and the Board of Trustees.
• Monitor state and national trends related to educator effectiveness strategic compensation and teacher retention to support continuous program improvement.

Professional Growth and Capacity Building:

• Assist in the design and delivery of professional development related to TIA implementation educator effectiveness roster verification and retention initiatives.
• Support coaching and capacity-building efforts for campus administrators and instructional leaders.
• Stay current on state and national trends research and best practices related to educator incentives effectiveness compensation and retention.
• Assist with the development of training materials guidance documents and implementation resources for district and campus stakeholders.

Organization Morale and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Foster collaborative relationships across district departments and campuses to support effective program implementation and service delivery.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement innovation accountability and employee recognition.
• Support communication and collaboration efforts that strengthen employee engagement and trust in district performance and retention systems.
• Assist with stakeholder communication efforts related to TIA teacher recognition strategic compensation and retention initiatives.

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information and situations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal state and local policies regulations grant requirements and data privacy standards.
• Support data security and privacy standards related to personnel payroll performance and retention information.
• Compile and maintain required reports records and supporting documentation in accordance with district state and federal requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director Performance Designations and Teacher Retention or other district leadership.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands:

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require physical mobility prolonged sitting standing some lifting carrying pushing and pulling. This position requires travel within the district and occasional statewide travel.

Mental Demands:

Ability to analyze complex data and reports; manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines; interpret policies and regulations; communicate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups; maintain professionalism and emotional control under stress; and adapt to changing organizational needs and priorities.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties that may be required.

SPECIAL FUNDING

This position is funded by Federal State and/or local grants and you understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable your employment is subject to termination nonrenewal or reassignment as applicable.

Additionally if full funding becomes unavailable the employee may apply and be interviewed for vacant positions provided they meet the requirements for the position.

Required Experience:

Director