PREP PALT Lead

Region:

11

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Job Title:

PREP PALT Lead

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Date Posted:

10/16/2026

Deadline:

Until Filled

Openings:

1

Commitment:

Full Time

Description/Notes:

The PREP PALT Lead provides leadership, coordination, and oversight for the PREP PALT component of the regional Education Service Center's Alternative Teacher Certification Program. This position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality preservice training in compliance with state requirements, supporting teacher candidates throughout the certification process, maintaining compliance with state requirements, and collaborating with school districts, program staff, and stakeholders to prepare effective educators for Texas classrooms.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s Degree required
Master’s Degree required
Texas Teacher Certification required
Administrative Certification (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rules, and Texas educator preparation requirements.
Comprehensive knowledge of Texas educator certification processes and educator preparation programs.
Knowledge of effective instructional design, curriculum development, and adult learning strategies.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with candidates, district personnel, ESC stakeholders, and agency staff.
Strong customer service orientation and commitment to candidate success.
Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

Experience

Experience in educational leadership within a public school system or experience working in an educator preparation program.
Demonstrated knowledge of instructional best practices and adult learning principles.
Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Proficiency with technology and data management systems.
Experience building and/or expanding partnerships and implementing new programs.
Experience with program evaluation, data analysis, and continuous improvement processes.
Experience collaborating with multiple school districts and educational partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions.

**This position may be partially or completely funded using grant and/or federal monies and is assigned programs to include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of funds.

General Job Requirements:

Lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the PREP PALT pathway.
Engage school system partners in formal partnership for the PREP PALT pathway.
Facilitate co-development of the PREP PALT pathway with school system partners and establish a cadence of partnership dialogue and data sharing.
Own coordination, attend monthly convenings, and participate in regular check-ins with PREP PALT grant partners, including with The Center for Transforming Alternative Certification Pathways (CTAPP) and the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Coordinate preservice coursework, the preservice intensive experience, and clinical experience ensuring that all are in compliance with requirements of House Bill 2-related legislation and applicable Texas Administrative Code (TAC).
Complete all key milestones to support the launch of the PREP PALT pathway and achieve SBEC approval of the PREP Alternative Preservice certification route. Milestones shall be identified by CTAPP and the TEA team.
Ensure all PREP PALT grant deliverable timelines are met.
Complete all orientation and learning activities as requested by CTAPP and the TEA team, which may include reading and reviewing material, learning about partner school systems, and attending learning sessions.
Attend virtual training and in-person training, committing to all training dates, which may require travel (for in-person engagements).
Participate in, at minimum, two full-day convenings, which will likely include travel.
Engage in virtual weekly coaching sessions with CTAPP to check on progress of the PREP PALT pathway.
Provide feedback to TEA on program refinements.
Collaborate with CTAPP to use existing examples and resources to customize a business model to ensure sustainability of the PREP PALT pathway.
Ensure field supervisors and mentoring educators receive, complete, and update, as necessary, PREP-required Texas Mentorship Training.
Recruitment and Ongoing Candidate Support
Support PREP PALT pathway recruitment and informational events for prospective teacher candidates.
Monitor PREP PALT candidate progress at all stages and provide coaching, guidance, and intervention as needed.
Ensure program compliance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), and applicable sections of Texas Administrative Code (TAC).
Maintain accurate candidate records and documentation required for state reporting and accreditation.
Collaborate with school systems, campus leaders, and education partners to support candidate placement and readiness.
Analyze candidate performance data and program outcomes to identify trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist in the development and revision of curriculum aligned to current Texas educator standards and evidence-based instructional practices.
Provide excellent customer service to candidates, school system partners, and stakeholders.
Prepare reports, presentations, and communications for leadership, school system partners, and external agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of the Educator Preparation Program and ensure compliance with ASEP reporting indicators.

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 perform the functions of the job effectively and efficiently.

Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors)

Mental: Public relations and people skills are always required, work with frequent interruptions, and maintain professional composure and confidentiality under stress.

Physical: Occasional prolonged and irregular hours, ability to move tables and chairs and load/unload boxes and materials. Prolonged use of a computer. Frequent region and state-wide travel.

Environmental: Open cubicles/workstations.

Travel: Travel to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in the region and some overnight travel is required. Assignments to districts are based on the needs of the LEA and the availability of consultants. Mileage is reimbursed and arrangements for overnight travel are provided by ESC Region 11.

Salary Range:

$89,519 - $109,169

Benefits:

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)

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