The Strategic Compensation Coordinator provides strategic leadership and expert advisement to school districts in the development, implementation, and sustainability of Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)-funded compensation systems. This role supports districts in designing performance-based compensation models aligned with TEA requirements, House Bill 2 (Enhanced TIA), and district talent priorities, with a focus on recruitment, retention, and equitable educator placement. Serving as a key liaison between ESC Region 7, district leadership teams, and the Texas Education Agency, the coordinator promotes fiscally responsible, data-informed, and scalable compensation practices while strengthening district and regional capacity to implement TIA with long-term impact.
Minimum Education/Training:
Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
Master's in Education, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
Experience:
Minimum of three years in a school district business office or central administration (required)
Experience in school finance leadership, human capital systems, TIA implementation and data analysis (preferred)
- Demonstrated expertise in the design and implementation of strategic compensation systems, including performance-based salary schedules, stipend models, and hybrid compensation structures
- Deep knowledge of Texas public school finance, including the Foundation School Program (FSP), Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) funding, and House Bill 2 (Enhanced TIA) requirements
- Thorough understanding of TEA statutory requirements, timelines, data validation processes, and annual program submission expectations related to TIA
- Ability to analyze, model, and project compensation and funding scenarios to support fiscally sustainable, long-term district planning
- Expertise in developing, reviewing, and advising on TIA spending and distribution plans aligned with district goals, educator effectiveness measures, and high-needs campus strategies
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and data interpretation skills to inform strategic decision-making and continuous improvement
- Knowledge of Texas school district budgeting, accounting, auditing, and annual financial planning processes
- Ability to provide strategic advisement and technical assistance to district leadership teams, including superintendents, CFOs, business offices, human resources, and instructional leaders
- Experience supporting districts in transitioning from traditional seniority-based compensation structures to performance-based systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related tools used for financial analysis, planning, and project management
- Strong communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to lead professional learning and clearly convey complex financial, policy, and compensation concepts to diverse audiences.
Primary Essential Functions
- Lead and provide strategic advisement to school districts in the design, implementation, and sustainability of Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)-funded compensation systems aligned with TEA requirements, House Bill 2 (Enhanced TIA), and district talent priorities
- Serve as the primary ESC Region 7 liaison to the Texas Education Agency for Enhanced TIA/Strategic Compensation support, including coordination of communications, guidance, and required submissions
- Guide districts in the development, review, and refinement of TIA spending and distribution plans that support recruitment, retention, equitable educator placement for high-needs campuses
- Advise district leadership teams on performance-based compensation structures, including transitions from seniority-based pay systems to performance-based salary schedules
- Collaborate with district CFOs, business offices, and human resources teams to ensure fiscal sustainability, accurate budgeting, and appropriate accounting for strategic compensation systems
- Support districts in planning for staffing contingencies, including teacher movement, resignations, and retirements, as they relate to compensation planning and allotment management
- Provide technical assistance to districts regarding statutory spending requirements, TEA timelines, data validation processes, and annual TIA program submissions
- Support the ESC TIA team by coordinating data collection, documentation, and reporting from local education agencies to meet grant, program, and evaluation requirements
- Lead professional development and capacity-building activities related to strategic compensation, TIA implementation, HB 2 updates, and best practices
- Participate in TEA-led review, scoring, and feedback processes for district TIA and Enhanced TIA applications, as assigned
- Maintain required documentation to support grant compliance, program monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Daily monitoring of Administrative and Department procedures to ensure they reflect actual practice and assist employees in making needed changes.