Job Title : Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Strategic Compensation Administrator Coach
FLSA Status : Exempt
Pay Grade : 105
Work Days : 226
Reports To : Teacher Incentive Allotment Executive Coach
Primary Purpose
The Strategic Compensation Administrator Coach provides expert guidance to school districts on the use of Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) funds helping them develop spending and compensation plans that support teacher recruitment retention and high-needs campuses. This role ensures alignment with TEA requirements and timelines and supports districts in transitioning to performance-based compensation systems including the Enhanced TIA designation under House Bill 2. The Coach collaborates with district financial and leadership teams to promote strategic sustainable compensation models and supports the goals of the TIA Regional Support Grant by building district and ESC capacity to implement these systems effectively.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education / Certification
- Bachelors Degree in Business Accounting Finance or related field (required)
- Masters in Education Business Accounting School Finance or related field (preferred)
- CPA or CMA (preferred)
- TASBO or RSTBO certification (preferred)
Special Knowledge / Skills
Familiarity with TEA timelines for allotment notification spending deadlines and annual program submission requirementsAbility to guide districts in developing spending plans that support teacher retention recruitment and strategic placementKnowledge of funding distribution models and compensation planning strategies such as stipends and salary-based plansUnderstanding of statutory spending requirements for TIA fundsFamiliarity and proficiency in strategic compensation design and implementationDeep knowledge of Texas public school finance including FSP TIA allotments and HB 2 enhancementsAbility to coach district teams on performance-based salary schedulesFamiliarity with TEA guidelines TIA data validation and designation system requirementsStrong analytical and financial modeling skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel and project management toolsKnowledge of annual Texas school district accounting auditing budgeting cycles and planning processesExperience
Minimum of three years in a school district business office or central administration (required)Experience in school finance leadership (required)Experience with strategic compensation human capital systems or TIA implementation (preferred)Knowledge of finance human capital systems TIA and data analysis (preferred)Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions.This position may be partially or completely funded using grant and / or federal monies and is assigned programs to include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of funds.Ensure districts understand and comply with TEA deadlines for spending allotment funds and submitting Annual Program SubmissionsProvide technical assistance on methods of compensation including stipends salary raises and combination plansAssist districts in planning for contingencies such as teacher movement resignations and retirement in relation to TIA compensationSupport districts in developing and formalizing teacher spending plans that align with district goals and TEA guidelinesAdvise districts on statutory spending requirements for TIA fundsServe as the primary ESC contact to TEA for Enhanced TIASupport the ESC TIA Team in compiling and gathering data from the Local Education Agencies (LEA) to support the implementation of the Teacher Incentive Allotment at local and state levelsGuide districts in designing and implementing strategic compensation systems aligned with HB 2 and Enhanced TIA requirementsCollaborate with CFOs and business offices to ensure financial sustainability and accurate budgeting for performance-based compensationSupport districts in applying for the Enhanced TIA designation including documentation system design and TEA submissionProvide technical assistance on aligning compensation plans with educator effectiveness metrics (e.g. T-TESS student growth)Assist districts in transitioning from seniority-based pay to performance-based salary schedulesLead professional development sessions on strategic compensation HB 2 updates and TIA implementationSupport districts in completing their TIA application in regard to spending and distribution of allotment fundsMaintain documentation and reporting for grant compliance and program evaluationParticipate in TEA-led scoring and review processes for district applicationsPerforms other duties as assigned. This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.Supervisory Duties
None
Equipment / Specialized Software Used
Computers projection devices control panels in meeting rooms printers productivity software software specific to the job assignment network resources internet resources and other hardware and software necessary to perform the functions of the job effectively and efficiently.
Working Conditions (Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors)
Mental : Public relations and people skills are always required work with frequent interruptions and maintain professional composure and confidentiality under stress.
Physical : Occasional prolonged and irregular hours ability to move tables and chairs and load / unload boxes and materials. Prolonged use of a computer. Frequent region and state-wide travel.
Environmental : Open cubicles / workstations.
Evaluation
Annual performance evaluation will be performed in accordance with the adopted policies of the Education Service Center Region 11. Employment in this position is contingent upon performance need and funding.
Benefits at ESC Region 11
$645 monthly contribution for Medical InsuranceCompetitive Pay and Growth OpportunitiesRetirement Account Matching ProgramHSA FSA Dental Vision Life Cancer Insurance Offered10 Local Sick Paid Days provided Annually (Per School Year)5 State Personal Paid Leave Days provided Annually (Per School Year)Required Experience :
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1