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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. 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 candidates 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. 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 Additional Days School Year (ADSY) Summer Learning Project Manager will oversee and support the planning and execution of high-quality summer programming in school districts and charters throughout Texas. The Project Manager will drive accelerated learning strategies in summer by guiding districts through the implementation of ADSY. As the key liaison between ADSY Planning and Execution Program (ADSY PEP), Voluntary Summer Learning Cohort participants and TEA, the Project Manager will facilitate the creation of high-quality resources and supports for districts. The role will involve strategic planning to expand high quality summer learning through the alignment and use of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and the dissemination of planning and execution resources across the state. The candidate is likely to have experience serving in a school or district, where they implemented a large-scale program and successfully supported others through significant change management efforts to improve student outcomes. 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.and#8239; This position is funded through August 31, 2026, with grant funds. Continuation of the position beyond that date is contingent upon available funding. Essential FunctionsJob duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned. 1. Program Management and Sustainability: Manage ongoing programmatic transition for ADSY PEP technical assistance to ESCs to ensure successful implementation of evidence-based summer learning.2. Summer Academic Strategy: Develop recommendations on summer high quality instructional materials (HQIM) and supplemental products based on research based instructional strategies.3. Summer Enrichment Strategy: Develop recommendations and implementation strategy on summer enrichment curation aligned to igh quality instructional materials (HQIM) and supplemental products.4. Program Scale and Alignment: Drive ongoing implementation of evidence-based summer programming across the state, particularly through Additional Days School Year, and target overlapping opportunities with cross-agency initiatives (e.g., 21st Century Community Learning Centers, High Impact Tutoring). 5. External Partnership Management: Manage relationships with external organizations interested in supporting Texas implementation of summer learning, including researchers, philanthropic organizations (The Wallace Foundation), and other collaborating organizations to ensure aligned strategies and efficient cooperation across teams. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in program management. 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 A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of stakeholders spanning multiple organizations Experience managing multiple projects and ability to coordinate a cadre of consultants, vendors, and staff A demonstrated commitment to meeting a high bar and a history of driving a team towards results even in the face of obstacles A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to push others to operate in the spirit of continuous improvement during a period of change management Experience and expertise in summer learning, out of school time programs, and alignment of high quality instructional materials to these programs Experience authentically engaging stakeholders, utilizing effective change management strategies, and leveraging feedback for continuous improvement Experience with leading change management at a district or organizational level and/or the ability to advise district staff on effectively leading change Experience collecting, analyzing, creating insights, and acting on a robust amount of data to drive program strategy Self-starter with the ability to learn quickly and adjust based on external feedback and self-learning Strong leadership, management, public speaking and writing skills 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. To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to each job classification series in the States Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access theMilitary Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guideand click on the military occupational category that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title. 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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