Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Strategic Compensation Administrator Coach

Job Title: Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Strategic Compensation Administrator Coach

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: 105         

Work Days: 226        

Reports To: Teacher Incentive Allotment Executive Coach

Primary Purpose

The Strategic Compensation Administrator Coach provides expert guidance to school districts on the use of Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) funds, helping them develop spending and compensation plans that support teacher recruitment, retention, and high-needs campuses. This role ensures alignment with TEA requirements and timelines, and supports districts in transitioning to performance-based compensation systems, including the Enhanced TIA designation under House Bill 2. The Coach collaborates with district financial and leadership teams to promote strategic, sustainable compensation models and supports the goals of the TIA Regional Support Grant by building district and ESC capacity to implement these systems effectively.

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 in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• Master’s in Education, Business, Accounting, School Finance, or related field (preferred)
• CPA or CMA (preferred)
• TASBO or RSTBO certification (preferred)

            Special Knowledge/Skills

• Familiarity with TEA timelines for allotment notification, spending deadlines, and annual program submission requirements
• Ability to guide districts in developing spending plans that support teacher retention, recruitment, and strategic placement
• Knowledge of funding distribution models and compensation planning strategies such as stipends and salary-based plans
• Understanding of statutory spending requirements for TIA funds
• Familiarity and proficiency in strategic compensation design and implementation
• Deep knowledge of Texas public school finance, including FSP, TIA allotments, and HB 2 enhancements
• Ability to coach district teams on performance-based salary schedules
• Familiarity with TEA guidelines, TIA data validation, and designation system requirements
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project management tools
• Knowledge of annual Texas school district accounting, auditing, budgeting cycles and planning processes

            Experience

• Minimum of three years in a school district business office or central administration (required)
• Experience in school finance leadership (required)
• Experience with strategic compensation, human capital systems, or TIA implementation (preferred)
• Knowledge of finance, human capital systems, TIA, and data analysis (preferred)

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.

• Ensure districts understand and comply with TEA deadlines for spending allotment funds and submitting Annual Program Submissions
• Provide technical assistance on methods of compensation including stipends, salary raises, and combination plans
• Assist districts in planning for contingencies such as teacher movement, resignations and retirement in relation to TIA compensation
• Support districts in developing and formalizing teacher spending plans that align with district goals and TEA guidelines
• Advise districts on statutory spending requirements for TIA funds
• Serve as the primary ESC contact to TEA for Enhanced TIA
• Support the ESC TIA Team in compiling and gathering data from the Local Education Agencies (LEA) to support the implementation of the Teacher Incentive Allotment at local and state levels
• Guide districts in designing and implementing strategic compensation systems aligned with HB 2 and Enhanced TIA requirements
• Collaborate with CFOs and business offices to ensure financial sustainability and accurate budgeting for performance-based compensation
• Support districts in applying for the Enhanced TIA designation, including documentation, system design, and TEA submission
• Provide technical assistance on aligning compensation plans with educator effectiveness metrics (e.g., T-TESS, student growth)
• Assist districts in transitioning from seniority-based pay to performance-based salary schedules
• Lead professional development sessions on strategic compensation, HB 2 updates, and TIA implementation
• Support districts in completing their TIA application in regard to spending and distribution of allotment funds
• Maintain documentation and reporting for grant compliance and program evaluation
• Participate in TEA-led scoring and review processes for district applications
• Performs other duties as assigned. This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

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.

Evaluation

Annual performance evaluation will be performed in accordance with the adopted policies of the Education Service Center Region 11. Employment in this position is contingent upon performance, need, and funding.

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)