Talent Acquisition Specialist

Strategic Staffing Specialist Job ID: 5695285 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Job Title: Strategic Staffing Specialist Division: Instructional Services FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Grade: 104 Workdays: 226 Reports To: Director of Instructional Services Primary Purpose The ESC Texas Innovative Staffing Fellow will build capacity in facilitating LEAs through the implementation of high-quality, sustainable residencies via innovative staffing models. Qualifications Education / Certification Master’s Degree Texas Teacher Certification Texas Administrative Certification, required Special Knowledge / Skills Team-oriented attitude and desire to work collaboratively with TEA, ESC staff, various university partners, and campus/district/charter school personnel. Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated track record of LEA leadership and district-level technical assistance, including facilitating: Strategic decision-making Change management Campus-to-district-level alignment Operational decisions Familiarity and preferably direct prior experience with school finance and operations, particularly staffing, scheduling, and budgeting Strong project management, process facilitation, and coordination skills Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for each program initiative to measure success and progress Monitor and evaluate the performance of each program initiative regularly, conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis. Ensure that the performance management process is cyclical and iterative, promoting continuous improvement. Experience A minimum of two years campus leadership experience in Texas public schools A minimum of two years’ experience as a district-level leader or two years as a successful ESC consultant Successful experience in program development Essential Duties and Responsibilities Participate in designated local, state, and national professional development activities and share information with ESC staff and appropriate regional personnel. Build the capacity of LEA’s understanding of paid teacher residencies Effectively recruit LEAs and support campus selection for innovative staffing and talent pipeline support work. Facilitate innovative staffing model design process and implementation with LEA district leadership and Educator Prep Programs. Submit and track data supporting the design and implementation year milestones. Manage deliverables and milestone completion of the LEA district leadership and EPP during design and implementation years. Maintain and revise the Implementation Playbook for current and future facilitation to support LEAs in the staffing model design scope and sequence. Develop a measurement plan to include key staffing models and residency implementation, outputs, and outcomes. Delivers technical assistance that prioritizes engaging the LEAs and their Educator Preparation Program Partners to design and implement innovative staffing models that support the sustainability of high-quality teacher residencies. Provide support for implementing the strategic staffing model and assess its effectiveness. Articulate the Texas vision for innovative staffing and talent pipeline support and build capacity in other ESCs in offering these supports in their regions. Establish a business model to operationalize this LEA support and make it sustainable over time. Perform other duties as assigned. 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 effectively and efficiently perform the functions of the job. Working Conditions Mental: Public relations and people skills are required; work with frequent interruptions and maintain professionalism. Physical: Occasional prolonged and irregular hours, ability to move tables and chairs and load and unload boxes/materials. Prolonged use of computers. Frequent daily and statewide travel. (Requires employee to provide reliable transportation and proof of insurance; mileage and expenses reimbursed in accordance with ESC policies). Environmental: Open cubicles/workstations. Evaluation Annual performance evaluation will be performed in accordance with adopted policies of the Education Service Center Region 11. Employment in this position is contingent on performance, need and funding – including grant funding. Revision Date: April 6, 2026 Benefits at ESC Region 11 $645 monthly contribution for Medical Insurance Competitive Pay and Growth Opportunities Retirement Account Matching Program HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life, Cancer Insurance Offered 10 Local Sick Paid Days provided Annually (Per School Year) 5 State Personal Paid Leave Days provided Annually (Per School Year) Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $88,197 to $107,558 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information ESC Region 11 - HR Team 1451 S. Cherry Lane White Settlement, Texas 76108 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr