Deputy Director, Charter School Portfolio (Directo

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=106897andPostingSeq=1Agency InformationThe Texas Education Agency (TEA) oversees primary and secondary public education in Texas and is committed to improving outcomes for all public school students by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems across the state. Core ValuesWe are Determined: We are committed and intentional in pursuing our primary purpose of improving outcomes for students.We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain committed talent that reflects the diversity of Texas, with each individual contributing to our shared vision for students.We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on outcomes, and continuously improve in pursuit of excellence for students.We are Servant Leaders: We are public servants committed to improving opportunities for students and supporting those who serve them. Job DescriptionPosition Overview: The mission of the Division of Charter School Authorizing is to provide students and families with access to high-quality, best-fit schools that help unlock the full potential of every student. The Division does this through the authorization and oversight of innovative, high-quality charter schools.The Deputy Director, Charter School Portfolio oversees the Divisions work related to charter school performance, amendments, renewal, revocation, governance, and operator engagement. They will lead a team of up to two Portfolio Coordinators and use data, including the Charter School Performance Framework to make strategic decisions about growth, expansion, renewal, revocation and tiered monitoring. This role provides highly consultative and technical assistance work. The Deputy Director, Charter School Portfolio works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position will report to the Director of Charter School Authorizing.This position requires up to 10% travel, based on business needs, to support program initiatives, collaboration, and operational priorities.Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates. Please note that a resume and cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Applicants must also complete the required short answer responses as part of the application questionnaire. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.Essential FunctionsJob duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.1 - Charter Amendment Processes and Recommendations: Lead, manage, and execute the charter school expansion and non-expansion amendment review processes that enables timely, thoughtful, and accurate processing and determination of amendments that best serve Texas students. Develops initial recommendations for executive leadership related to charter amendments. Communicates high stakes decisions to superintendents and provides consultative supports to schools seeking charter amendments.2 - Charter Renewal, Revocation, and Closure Processes: Evaluate, analyze, and track charter school performance data in order to implement high-quality renewal and revocation procedures annually. Create initial recommendations for charter renewal and closure for executive leadership consideration. Develop and execute revocation and closure processes that are proactive and transparent to ensure students have access to high-quality options, assets are protected and appropriately distributed, and clear communication is delivered to internal and external stakeholders in collaboration with the Offi e of Governance. Structure, organize and implement cross-functional systems to communicate charter closures to the agency. Communicate high-stakes decisions to school teams with clarity and tact.3 - Operator Engagement: Develop, manage, and execute a strategy for charter school operator engagement regarding portfolio processes including future rule revisions, Charter School Performance Framework updates, legislative and policy updates, and other information and portfolio functions as needed. Build strong relationships with the field through consistent communication systems and customer service. Plans and facilitates quarterly Operator Council sessions, monthly newsletter, and regularly provides consultative supports to charter schools. Coordinate across the agency to share updates related to charter schools. These opportunities will facilitate input from the field and are connected to best practices that provide charter school operators and boards with clear expectations, fact-based decision making and oversight, and timely feedback while ensuring charter autonomy.4 - Charter School Performance Framework and Data Reporting: Lead, manage and execute the creation and dissemination of the annual Charter School Performance Framework, Charter School Waitlist, Summary of Awards and Closures, Authorizing Summary as well as keep all state agency databases up to date with charter school data and records. Routinely utilizes this data to inform decision-makings and policy including updates for rule-making related to charter schools. Oversee and revise the governance reporting to allow for more accurate reporting of governance data, a streamlined and efficient method that charter schools can use to report governance information, and a clear plan for using the governance information collected to improve charter governance in the portfolio.5 - Team Supervision: Build, lead, and manage a high quality, detailed-oriented team that embraces innovation, charter school authorizing b