About this role
Job Title: Teacher Incentive Allotment & Strategic Compensation Coordinator
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt
Reports to: Deputy Superintendent
Pay Grade: AP4
Dept./School: Division of Academics
Days: 226
Primary Purpose
Coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the district's Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) and Strategic Compensation programs. Ensure consistent implementation of the district's local designation system in accordance with applicable state requirements and district policies. Collaborate with district and campus leaders and staff to support accurate data collection, clear communication, and effective administration of TIA funds.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Master's degree in education, educational leadership, or a related field preferred.
- Valid Texas teaching or administrator certification.
Experience
- At least three years of experience in education, human resources, data analysis, or a related field.
- Experience coordinating district or campus programs, managing data, or supporting teacher evaluation preferred.
- Experience with the Teacher Incentive Allotment, teacher appraisal, student growth measures, or educator compensation preferred.
Special Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment and local designation systems.
- Knowledge of teacher appraisal practices and student growth measures.
- Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate complex data.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and reporting requirements.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and protect confidential information.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and other relevant technology tools.
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Program Coordination and Compliance
- Coordinate the implementation and ongoing administration of the district's TIA, NIET compensation structures, and Strategic Compensation program and local designation system.
- Monitor applicable Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements, timelines, guidance, and district policies related to TIA.
- Maintain and update program documentation, procedures, timelines, and records.
- Coordinate the preparation and submission of applications, amendments, reports, and other required information.
- Serve as a district point of contact for TEA, the regional education service center, and other TIA, NIET compensation structures, Strategic Compensation partners.
- Identify implementation challenges and recommend improvements to district leadership.
Data Collection and Designation
- Collaborate with Human Resources, Academics, Assessment, Technology, and campus leaders to identify eligible teaching assignments and collect required data.
- Coordinate the collection and verification of teacher observation, student growth, and other applicable data in accordance with the district's approved local designation system.
- Coordinate the collection and verification of administrator observation, accountability, TIA-R Value, attendance, and other applicable data in accordance with the district's approved local designation system.
- Review data for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and alignment with district and state requirements.
- Coordinate the preparation and timely submission of data for validation and designation consideration.
- Support the consistent application of district designation criteria and maintain documentation of designation decisions and student information and follow applicable records management requirements.
Communication and Stakeholder Support
- Develop and maintain clear communication materials explaining the district's TIA system, eligibility, designation process, timelines, and spending plan.
- Develop and maintain clear communication materials explaining the district's Strategic Compensation model, eligibility, designation process, timelines, and spending plan.
- Provide information and training to teachers, appraisers, campus leaders, and other staff on TIA and Strategic Compensation procedures and responsibilities.
- Respond to questions and direct employees to appropriate resources or district contacts.
- Gather stakeholder feedback and share recommendations for program improvement.
- Prepare updates and reports for district leadership and the Board of Managers, as requested.
Financial Coordination
- Collaborate with Business Services, Payroll, and Human Resources to implement the district's approved TIA spending plan.
- Assist in reviewing allotment projections, employee eligibility information, and compensation records for accuracy.
- Monitor program expenditures and documentation to support compliance with applicable spending requirements and the district's approved plan.
- Assist with audits, reviews, and requests for program and financial documentation.
Other Responsibilities
- Participate in professional learning and maintain current knowledge of TIA, Enhanced TIA, and Strategic Compensation requirements and best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision And Organization Of Staff
- None
Additional Requirements
- Function within policies and administrative procedures of South San Antonio ISD
- Accept other responsibilities as assigned.
- Attend all meetings and staff development training, as required.
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
- Frequent district-wide and state-wide, travel, frequent prolonged and irregular hours
- Physical Exposure: frequent cold and heat
- Sensory ability needs - significant; hearing, near vision, peripheral vision color discrimination, depth perception
- Physical Tasks - Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching, pushing, pulling carrying, lifting-lowering 1-30 lbs