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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. 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 Director of College, Career, and Military Preparation (CCMP) provides division-wide leadership, oversight and guidance for statewide secondary programs. This position is responsible for leading collaborative efforts with institutions of higher education and workforce partners to build pathways for student success and to provide best practices to support students through their pathways to college, career, and/or the military. The division director is also responsible for providing leadership and support to districts regarding options for effective evidence-based Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming and implementation of college and career readiness school models. CCMPs work to connect high school to career and college is a strategic priority of the agency. Whether students are preparing to attend college begin a career, or enlist in the military, they all need a strong set of skills upon graduation from high school. As a state, we must increase the percent of students who meet college, career, or military readiness benchmarks. The CCMP team plays an integral role in driving this priority forward. The Director of CCMP reports to the Associate Commissioner for Standards and Programs within the Office of School Programs and is responsible for leading a division of 25 team members. Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates. Please note that a resume 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; Essential FunctionsJob duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned. 1. Division Leadership: Leads, supervises, and develops a team of approximately 25 employees, ensuring the division has the necessary resources to function efficiently and effectively, and to consistently meet high expectations for outcomes-based performance management.2. Interagency Partnerships and Coordination: Oversees strategic planning and stakeholder alignment including coordination of tri-agency partnership work with other state agencies to support education-workforce alignment and development and support of high-quality pathways in the Texas Regional Pathways Network.3. CTE and College and Career Readiness School Models (CCRSM) Oversight: Provides leadership and oversight for college and career readiness school models including early college high schools and Pathways in Technology early college high schools (P-TECH); advanced academics; and implementation of the Perkins state plan including CTE programs of study, industry-based certifications, and work-based learning.4. Counseling, Advising and Student Support versight: Provides leadership and oversight for counseling, advising, and student supports including GEAR UP, the Effective Advising Framework, and Communities in Schools and oversight for the Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.5. Legislative Support: Oversees staff support during the legislative session including preparing resource documents, responding to legislative requests, completing bill analysis and cost estimates, and attending committee meetings as a resource witness. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Experience: At least eight (8) years of experience in public education, educational program administration, policy analysis, or project management relevant to secondary education. 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 Knowledge of programs, issues, and best practices related postsecondary student success including college, career, and military preparation Proven track record for exemplary personnel management including an ability to manage toward clear and measurable outcomes and effective strategic planning Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and quality Understanding of and ability to communicate intent of state law and rule and to predict possible impact of proposed policy changes and an to provide unbiased guidance and information to the public regarding issues related to career education and workforce development Ability to establish and evaluate program goals, objectives and procedures and to direct and organize program activities Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions Ability to foster effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups, internal and external to TEA Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills A desire to engage in self-reflection, give/receive feedback, and continuously improve Familiarity with federal Perkins law preferred 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 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.