Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System
Accountability Communications Coordinator (Education Specialist IV)
Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job Description - Accountability Communications Coordinator (Education Specialist IV) (00044218)Organization
TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCYPrimary Location
Texas-AustinWork Locations
Texas Education Agency1701 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUEAustin 78701Job
Education, Training, and LibraryEmployee Status
RegularSchedule
Travel
Yes, 5% of the TimeState Job Code: 0823Salary Admin Plan: BGrade: 23Salary (Pay Basis)
4,848.66 - 6,379.08 (Monthly)Number of Openings
1Overtime Status
ExemptJob Posting
Aug 14, 2024, 6:14:43 PMClosing Date
OngoingDescription
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.Position Overview:
The Performance Reporting division at the Texas Education Agency seeks to ensure continuous improvement in the academic achievement of all Texas public school students by 1) developing and implementing transparent, rigorous, and fair academic accountability systems, 2) providing accurate and comprehensive academic performance reporting systems, tools, and trackers, and 3) monitoring and validating data to ensure the integrity of these systems.The Accountability Communications Coordinator reports to the Director of Policy and Communications in the Performance Reporting Division. The coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing communication strategies that ensure transparency, consistency, and effectiveness in accountability practices. This role is also responsible for supporting schools and improving student outcomes by ensuring that the state school accountability system is clearly and accurately communicated. This role involves liaising between various stakeholders, including employees, management, and external partners, to promote clear understanding and adherence to accountability policies and procedures. The Accountability Communications Coordinator provides accountability-related leadership, guidance, and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students.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.Division Correspondence Deliverables:
Prepares, edits, and communicates Official Performance Reporting Notifications/ Division correspondence including Gov Delivery Notifications, TAAs, and Weekly Bulletins specific to updates, releases, accountability topics, etc.Division Customer Service:
Prepares, edits, and communicates responses to the Performance Reporting Inbox and voicemails by researching, asking additional questions, and providing accurate resources verified by quality checks to address the various inquiries (including program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the general public).Policy and Communications Team Support:
Supporting Policy & Communications work including, but not limited to, training, research, explanatory materials, the appeals process.Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications• Education:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university• Experience:
At least four (4) years of experience in public school accountability, technical writing, or in working with a program that required outreach, training, and ensuring the understanding of the program by its stakeholders.• 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• Knowledge of local, state, and federal assessment and accountability laws and regulations and the principles and practices of public administration and management• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office applications• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; to prepare reports; and to communicate effectivelyAs 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.
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TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCYPrimary Location
Texas-AustinWork Locations
Texas Education Agency1701 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUEAustin 78701Job
Education, Training, and LibraryEmployee Status
RegularSchedule
Travel
Yes, 5% of the TimeState Job Code: 0823Salary Admin Plan: BGrade: 23Salary (Pay Basis)
4,848.66 - 6,379.08 (Monthly)Number of Openings
1Overtime Status
ExemptJob Posting
Aug 14, 2024, 6:14:43 PMClosing Date
OngoingDescription
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.Position Overview:
The Performance Reporting division at the Texas Education Agency seeks to ensure continuous improvement in the academic achievement of all Texas public school students by 1) developing and implementing transparent, rigorous, and fair academic accountability systems, 2) providing accurate and comprehensive academic performance reporting systems, tools, and trackers, and 3) monitoring and validating data to ensure the integrity of these systems.The Accountability Communications Coordinator reports to the Director of Policy and Communications in the Performance Reporting Division. The coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing communication strategies that ensure transparency, consistency, and effectiveness in accountability practices. This role is also responsible for supporting schools and improving student outcomes by ensuring that the state school accountability system is clearly and accurately communicated. This role involves liaising between various stakeholders, including employees, management, and external partners, to promote clear understanding and adherence to accountability policies and procedures. The Accountability Communications Coordinator provides accountability-related leadership, guidance, and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students.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.Division Correspondence Deliverables:
Prepares, edits, and communicates Official Performance Reporting Notifications/ Division correspondence including Gov Delivery Notifications, TAAs, and Weekly Bulletins specific to updates, releases, accountability topics, etc.Division Customer Service:
Prepares, edits, and communicates responses to the Performance Reporting Inbox and voicemails by researching, asking additional questions, and providing accurate resources verified by quality checks to address the various inquiries (including program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the general public).Policy and Communications Team Support:
Supporting Policy & Communications work including, but not limited to, training, research, explanatory materials, the appeals process.Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications• Education:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university• Experience:
At least four (4) years of experience in public school accountability, technical writing, or in working with a program that required outreach, training, and ensuring the understanding of the program by its stakeholders.• 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• Knowledge of local, state, and federal assessment and accountability laws and regulations and the principles and practices of public administration and management• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office applications• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; to prepare reports; and to communicate effectivelyAs 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.
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