School Compensation and Talent Strategist
Apply NowCompany: Education Service Center, Region 20
Location: San Antonio, TX 78228
Description:
Description
JOB SUMMARY: Provide executive coaching and leadership to school superintendents and district staff to support the development and adoption of robust compensation systems and talent strategies designed to increase educator recruitment and retention.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS/ABILITIES
Knowledge
Master's degree from an accredited university required.
Three years of successful experience in a senior district leadership (e.g., central office) role required.
Experience developing and administering compensation systems and talent strategies within budget required.
Expertise in effective district systems and practices aligned to strategic compensation and talent management.
Experience with talent management systems and budget management systems.
Experience with complex data analysis and developing meaningful measures.
Deep understanding of core leadership competencies for school superintendents, strategic compensation, change management processes and practices, performance and project management, stakeholder engagement, Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), and strategic talent management.
Possess regional context and relationships that will help build credibility and trust with superintendents, as well as historical knowledge of community dynamics and district performance.
Skills/Abilities
Ability to lead and support an executive-level team of individuals with diverse needs and perspectives.
Strong long-term planning and project management skills, including establishing outcomes, determining evaluative measures, and tracking progress.
Exemplary communication (oral and written), collaboration, management, and customer service skills.
Excellent organization, coordination, and time management skills.
Flexibility and comfort with ambiguity.
Ability to facilitate range of conversations with superintendent and district leadership team on root cause reflection, exemplar reflection, analysis, and strategic planning and effectively respond to superintendent responses and reactions.
Ability to support district superintendent in understanding gaps and end-to-end planning and performance management systems.
Ability to conduct/support a comprehensive landscape analysis and needs assessment of a district's current data protocols, systems, and structures.
Ability to identify and evaluate enabling conditions to actualize a vision around strategic systems and priorities.
Proficiency with standard functions within applications such as Microsoft 365/Google, (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software), e-mail, web browsers, and databases.
Proficiency with computers (PCs and/or MACs) to include file and desktop management and operations, and working in a cloud-based and/or networked environment.
Exceptions to these requirements will be considered based on exemplary skills, training, and record of success.
PRODUCTS/OUTCOMES
Provide leadership and support to school superintendents and district staff with creating a robust strategic compensation system based on teacher and instructional leaders' effectiveness.
Provide executive coaching and guidance for systemic human capital planning and implementation that synthesizes compensation and talent-related strategies, such as Teacher Incentive Allotment, teacher pipelines, mentor program, teacher residencies, the Texas Strategic Leadership program, and other state initiatives.
Support districts with adopting, expanding, and implementing the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA).
Support the effective development and use of a District Guiding Coalition to develop strategic compensation plans.
Develop and sustain deep partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate, track, and present on project information, strategies, best practices, and outcomes to maintain stakeholder engagement and shared understanding across district teams, ESCs, and other stakeholders.
Jointly facilitate meetings with superintendents aligned to district milestones such as multi-year strategic planning, goal setting, and implementation planning.
Demonstrate flexibility in program iteration and execution, as well as critical and creative thinking/problem-solving in providing meaningful feedback to a range of stakeholders.
Provide strong content knowledge and facilitation skills, building authentic district trust leading to the achievement of targeted district strategic planning outcomes.
Lead district/campus leadership professional development, implementation support, and coaching related to district leadership initiatives.
Serve as an ambassador for strategic compensation work throughout the state.
Support the development and expansion of strategic compensation throughout the Region according to developed timelines.
Participate in the Regional Talent Leadership Workgroup in collaboration with TEA and other engaged ESCs.
INITIATIVE
Demonstrate initiative, persistence, and a proactive approach to assigned responsibilities.
Demonstrate the use of sound judgement and ingenuity in problem solving to meet the needs of the Center and clients served.
Identify areas of program operations in need of change to foster increased efficiency and/or effectiveness in order to enhance service delivery to clients.
Seek, participate, and engage in job-related learning and development experiences that provide professional growth.
Remain current with industry standards, developments, and applicable laws/regulations; implement accordingly.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to new situations and assignments.
Set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers encountered.
Make connections with individual responsibilities and the Center's Mission, Vision, goals and objectives.
Promote and support continuous improvement and organizational change.
Work under minimal supervision.
COMMUNICATION/HUMAN RELATIONS
Model the Principals of Public Service (Policy AD LOCAL).
Communicate in a timely and effective manner and interact professionally.
Build professional relationships with colleagues and clients, maintaining regular interaction to meet shared outcomes.
Demonstrate self-confidence, professionalism, and a high level of customer service skills (e.g., courtesy, patience, diplomacy, etc.) at all times and, in particular, when under stressful or unprecedented situations while working with colleagues and clients.
Demonstrate professional-level written and oral communication skills.
Work collaboratively in a team setting.
Promote and support organizational change.
Keep supervisors informed.
Regularly handle and maintain confidentiality of sensitive communications and information at all times.
SUPERVISION AND ORGANIZATION OF STAFF
None.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in development, preparation, and administration of the budget for supplies, equipment, and facilities in area of assignment.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer, peripherals, copy machine, phone, etc.
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional standing, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
Lifting: Light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting/carrying (15-50 pounds).
Environment: This role primarily operates in an in-person, dynamic office setting, characterized by frequent verbal communication, movement, and collaboration among team members (small to large in-person gatherings/meetings); exposure to low or intense illumination; exposure to office equipment noise; may work prolonged or irregular hours; moderate in-region travel; and, occasional remote work (after pre-determined length of employment).
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Champion and model the Center's Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Service Standards.
Function within the policies and procedures of ESC-20.
Accept other responsibilities as assigned.
Dress and groom appropriately for the ESC-20 work setting.
Travel independently to fulfill responsibilities of the position.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance, majority in-person/onsite.
Serve at the will of the Executive Director.
FUNDING
This position is partially funded out of state and/or federal grant funds. These programs are implemented in compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory provisions. The duties associated with this position are allowable and allocable to the grant funding. Time and effort records for this position are in accordance with the requirements in the applicable Office of Management and Budget (OMB) cost principles.
JOB SUMMARY: Provide executive coaching and leadership to school superintendents and district staff to support the development and adoption of robust compensation systems and talent strategies designed to increase educator recruitment and retention.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS/ABILITIES
Knowledge
Master's degree from an accredited university required.
Three years of successful experience in a senior district leadership (e.g., central office) role required.
Experience developing and administering compensation systems and talent strategies within budget required.
Expertise in effective district systems and practices aligned to strategic compensation and talent management.
Experience with talent management systems and budget management systems.
Experience with complex data analysis and developing meaningful measures.
Deep understanding of core leadership competencies for school superintendents, strategic compensation, change management processes and practices, performance and project management, stakeholder engagement, Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), and strategic talent management.
Possess regional context and relationships that will help build credibility and trust with superintendents, as well as historical knowledge of community dynamics and district performance.
Skills/Abilities
Ability to lead and support an executive-level team of individuals with diverse needs and perspectives.
Strong long-term planning and project management skills, including establishing outcomes, determining evaluative measures, and tracking progress.
Exemplary communication (oral and written), collaboration, management, and customer service skills.
Excellent organization, coordination, and time management skills.
Flexibility and comfort with ambiguity.
Ability to facilitate range of conversations with superintendent and district leadership team on root cause reflection, exemplar reflection, analysis, and strategic planning and effectively respond to superintendent responses and reactions.
Ability to support district superintendent in understanding gaps and end-to-end planning and performance management systems.
Ability to conduct/support a comprehensive landscape analysis and needs assessment of a district's current data protocols, systems, and structures.
Ability to identify and evaluate enabling conditions to actualize a vision around strategic systems and priorities.
Proficiency with standard functions within applications such as Microsoft 365/Google, (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software), e-mail, web browsers, and databases.
Proficiency with computers (PCs and/or MACs) to include file and desktop management and operations, and working in a cloud-based and/or networked environment.
Exceptions to these requirements will be considered based on exemplary skills, training, and record of success.
PRODUCTS/OUTCOMES
Provide leadership and support to school superintendents and district staff with creating a robust strategic compensation system based on teacher and instructional leaders' effectiveness.
Provide executive coaching and guidance for systemic human capital planning and implementation that synthesizes compensation and talent-related strategies, such as Teacher Incentive Allotment, teacher pipelines, mentor program, teacher residencies, the Texas Strategic Leadership program, and other state initiatives.
Support districts with adopting, expanding, and implementing the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA).
Support the effective development and use of a District Guiding Coalition to develop strategic compensation plans.
Develop and sustain deep partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate, track, and present on project information, strategies, best practices, and outcomes to maintain stakeholder engagement and shared understanding across district teams, ESCs, and other stakeholders.
Jointly facilitate meetings with superintendents aligned to district milestones such as multi-year strategic planning, goal setting, and implementation planning.
Demonstrate flexibility in program iteration and execution, as well as critical and creative thinking/problem-solving in providing meaningful feedback to a range of stakeholders.
Provide strong content knowledge and facilitation skills, building authentic district trust leading to the achievement of targeted district strategic planning outcomes.
Lead district/campus leadership professional development, implementation support, and coaching related to district leadership initiatives.
Serve as an ambassador for strategic compensation work throughout the state.
Support the development and expansion of strategic compensation throughout the Region according to developed timelines.
Participate in the Regional Talent Leadership Workgroup in collaboration with TEA and other engaged ESCs.
INITIATIVE
Demonstrate initiative, persistence, and a proactive approach to assigned responsibilities.
Demonstrate the use of sound judgement and ingenuity in problem solving to meet the needs of the Center and clients served.
Identify areas of program operations in need of change to foster increased efficiency and/or effectiveness in order to enhance service delivery to clients.
Seek, participate, and engage in job-related learning and development experiences that provide professional growth.
Remain current with industry standards, developments, and applicable laws/regulations; implement accordingly.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to new situations and assignments.
Set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers encountered.
Make connections with individual responsibilities and the Center's Mission, Vision, goals and objectives.
Promote and support continuous improvement and organizational change.
Work under minimal supervision.
COMMUNICATION/HUMAN RELATIONS
Model the Principals of Public Service (Policy AD LOCAL).
Communicate in a timely and effective manner and interact professionally.
Build professional relationships with colleagues and clients, maintaining regular interaction to meet shared outcomes.
Demonstrate self-confidence, professionalism, and a high level of customer service skills (e.g., courtesy, patience, diplomacy, etc.) at all times and, in particular, when under stressful or unprecedented situations while working with colleagues and clients.
Demonstrate professional-level written and oral communication skills.
Work collaboratively in a team setting.
Promote and support organizational change.
Keep supervisors informed.
Regularly handle and maintain confidentiality of sensitive communications and information at all times.
SUPERVISION AND ORGANIZATION OF STAFF
None.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in development, preparation, and administration of the budget for supplies, equipment, and facilities in area of assignment.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer, peripherals, copy machine, phone, etc.
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional standing, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
Lifting: Light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting/carrying (15-50 pounds).
Environment: This role primarily operates in an in-person, dynamic office setting, characterized by frequent verbal communication, movement, and collaboration among team members (small to large in-person gatherings/meetings); exposure to low or intense illumination; exposure to office equipment noise; may work prolonged or irregular hours; moderate in-region travel; and, occasional remote work (after pre-determined length of employment).
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Champion and model the Center's Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Service Standards.
Function within the policies and procedures of ESC-20.
Accept other responsibilities as assigned.
Dress and groom appropriately for the ESC-20 work setting.
Travel independently to fulfill responsibilities of the position.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance, majority in-person/onsite.
Serve at the will of the Executive Director.
FUNDING
This position is partially funded out of state and/or federal grant funds. These programs are implemented in compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory provisions. The duties associated with this position are allowable and allocable to the grant funding. Time and effort records for this position are in accordance with the requirements in the applicable Office of Management and Budget (OMB) cost principles.