Manager of Teacher Liability Insurance and Workplace Supports (Education Special

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. 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. 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. Position Overview: The Office of Educator and Systems Support (OESS) oversees TEA workstreams in educator preparation and certification, school system strategic planning, performance management, and continuous improvement of systems to optimize the time and talent within our school systems to best meet the needs of 5.5 million students in Texas. The Department of System Innovation within OESS supports school systems in optimizing time and talent through the management of strategic compensation and appraisal initiatives. The department supports districts through time-optimizing initiatives such as Additional Days School Year (ADSY), Texas Tutoring Supports, and Math Innovation Zones and the Blended Learning Grant Program. The Manager of Teacher Workplace Supports will manage the provision of optional liability insurance for teachers and will oversee the procurement, contract development, and ongoing vendor and stakeholder engagement for this service. This role ensures compliance with state procurement laws and TEA’s Contract Management Handbook, while delivering cost-effective and high-quality insurance solutions for Texas educators. Essential Functions: 1. Solicitation and Contract Development: Manage the creation and process of a competitive solicitation, including Request for Proposal documentations, evaluation and selection process, and negotiations, particularly with an outcomes-based contracting focus. 2. Vendor and Contract Management: Establish and manage vendor towards expectations to ensure high quality deliverables and customer support, driving towards continuous improvement. 3. Teacher Liability Insurance Knowledge and Support: Serve as the agency expert on Teacher Liability Insurance and its application to the field, continually developing expertise to ensure highest value insurance coverage available. 4. Communications and Marketing: Oversee statewide communications about available supports, drive full adoption of supports and attainment of adoption metrics. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: • Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university • Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in insurance, consulting, operations, education, or related field • 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 • Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment • Experience managing large contracts preferred • Experience with the insurance industry, particularly related to Teacher Liability Insurance We are an equal opportunity employer, hiring without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference.

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