Child Find and Evaluation Coordinator (Education Specialist V)

Overview

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.

• 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 Child Find and Evaluation Specialist is responsible for developing and supporting a statewide culture that assumes high expectations for all students, including those served by special education. This position is in the Special Education Technical Assistance Division which is housed in the Special Populations Policy, Compliance, and Technical Assistance Department within the Office of Special Populations and Student Supports (OSPSS). This specialist will play a critical role in executing statewide initiatives to support positive outcomes for students with disabilities.

The specialist collaborates with and provides programmatic and technical assistance to program staff, agency staff, other state agencies and organizations, Education Service Center (ESC) staff, school personnel, and other stakeholders regarding the identification, evaluation, and provision of special education services for students with disabilities. This specialist will oversee the Agency's implementation of continuously improving support infrastructures for programs that support students with disabilities. This work involves establishing, approving, and reporting on project plans, work plans, and measurement tools to accomplish specified goals and objectives; developing policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; developing and tracking grant deliverables and budgets; evaluating the quality of the services and deliverables provided; and identifying the need for and implementing new programs.

The specialist performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative and technical assistance work related to evidence-based programs, services, and interventions for students with disabilities. They will participate in discussions with national projects to identify opportunities for collaboration and prioritize initiatives for individuals with disabilities. This specialist may oversee and / or supervise the work of others and works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Other Qualifications

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.

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.

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Please add "capps.recruiting@cpa.texas.gov" and "@tea.texas.gov" to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications from our talent acquisition team and / or hiring division regarding your candidacy.

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