CAPPS
Director of Reporting Infrastructure (Director I)
CAPPS, Austin, TX
Job Description
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 candidate's 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: TEA's Performance Reporting division seeks to ensure continuous improvement in the academic achievement of all Texas public school students by developing and implementing transparent, rigorous, and fair academic accountability systems; providing accurate and comprehensive academic performance reporting systems, tools, and trackers; and monitoring and validating data to ensure the integrity of these systems.
The Director of Reporting Infrastructure oversees the division's reporting systems. They will lead a team of programmers that create, maintain, and enhance data reports and web applications used by stakeholders to make data-driven decisions to improve student outcomes. This role will be responsible for enhancing internal processes and backend infrastructure so that Performance Reporting can more flexibly deploy data to meet stakeholders' needs and for overseeing the development of TXschools.gov, a website that informs the public about the A-F rating system and individual school's and district's performance.
The Director will immediately serve as a leader that collaborates and interacts regularly with other teams in Performance Reporting and across the agency. They will scope, plan, and manage complex initiatives and will regularly update senior leadership on each initiative's progress.
Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.
Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter 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.
1. Data Reporting System Design and Infrastructure: Oversees the management and ongoing enhancement of systems and backend infrastructure used to distribute Performance Reporting's data products including but not limited to TPRS reports, TAPR, TEAL Accountability Application, and data downloads.
2. Web Applications and Visualizations: Oversees the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of web applications that support the A-F state accountability system (e.g. CCMR Tracker, CCMR Verifier) and of data visualizations that enrich stakeholders' understanding and trust in statewide accountability (e.g. Analytic Tools, embedded graphs).
3. TXschools.gov: Directs the planning and execution of TXschools.gov, including ongoing enhancements to the website to make the A-F rating system more accessible and transparent to the general public.
4. Team Management and Supervision: Effectively lead and manage a high-performing team by planning, assigning, and supervising the work of a team of senior programmers.
5. Technical Support and Modeling: Serves as a key technical resource to LEAs, charter schools, education service centers, the general public, and internal TEA stakeholders; develops, proposes, and implements specialized programs and modeling to supplement and enhance the technical work of the Performance Reporting division.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Degree field(s): Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology Systems, or a related field
• Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in the analysis, design, and implementation of complex computer systems using the SAS programming language
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
• Advanced proficiency with SAS
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, React, and Node.js
• Experience maintaining and enhancing backend data infrastructure
• Incredible attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior project and time management ability
• Self-starter with an outcomes-based approach to management
• Fast learner who thrives in a high-performing environment
• Desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve
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 State's Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and 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. Please add "[redacted]" and "[redacted]" to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications from our talent acquisition team and/or hiring division regarding your candidacy.
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 candidate's 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: TEA's Performance Reporting division seeks to ensure continuous improvement in the academic achievement of all Texas public school students by developing and implementing transparent, rigorous, and fair academic accountability systems; providing accurate and comprehensive academic performance reporting systems, tools, and trackers; and monitoring and validating data to ensure the integrity of these systems.
The Director of Reporting Infrastructure oversees the division's reporting systems. They will lead a team of programmers that create, maintain, and enhance data reports and web applications used by stakeholders to make data-driven decisions to improve student outcomes. This role will be responsible for enhancing internal processes and backend infrastructure so that Performance Reporting can more flexibly deploy data to meet stakeholders' needs and for overseeing the development of TXschools.gov, a website that informs the public about the A-F rating system and individual school's and district's performance.
The Director will immediately serve as a leader that collaborates and interacts regularly with other teams in Performance Reporting and across the agency. They will scope, plan, and manage complex initiatives and will regularly update senior leadership on each initiative's progress.
Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.
Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter 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.
1. Data Reporting System Design and Infrastructure: Oversees the management and ongoing enhancement of systems and backend infrastructure used to distribute Performance Reporting's data products including but not limited to TPRS reports, TAPR, TEAL Accountability Application, and data downloads.
2. Web Applications and Visualizations: Oversees the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of web applications that support the A-F state accountability system (e.g. CCMR Tracker, CCMR Verifier) and of data visualizations that enrich stakeholders' understanding and trust in statewide accountability (e.g. Analytic Tools, embedded graphs).
3. TXschools.gov: Directs the planning and execution of TXschools.gov, including ongoing enhancements to the website to make the A-F rating system more accessible and transparent to the general public.
4. Team Management and Supervision: Effectively lead and manage a high-performing team by planning, assigning, and supervising the work of a team of senior programmers.
5. Technical Support and Modeling: Serves as a key technical resource to LEAs, charter schools, education service centers, the general public, and internal TEA stakeholders; develops, proposes, and implements specialized programs and modeling to supplement and enhance the technical work of the Performance Reporting division.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Degree field(s): Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology Systems, or a related field
• Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in the analysis, design, and implementation of complex computer systems using the SAS programming language
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
• Advanced proficiency with SAS
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, React, and Node.js
• Experience maintaining and enhancing backend data infrastructure
• Incredible attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior project and time management ability
• Self-starter with an outcomes-based approach to management
• Fast learner who thrives in a high-performing environment
• Desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve
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 State's Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and 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. Please add "[redacted]" and "[redacted]" to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications from our talent acquisition team and/or hiring division regarding your candidacy.