Repository and Systems Integration Manager, Open Education Resources (Education Specialist IV) - Texas State Job Bank (Texas)
Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00014352You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.This position is funded through September 30, 2023 with federal stimulus funds. Continuation of the position beyond that date is contingent upon available funding. This federally funded role will provide critical support for the agency to urgently address student learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic.POSITION OVERVIEW:The Open Education Resource (OER) team is committed to ensuring districts have access to high quality instructional materials (HQIM) by creating a set of OER products across multiple subject areas and grade bands that will be open to the public, easily accessible, and support effective teaching and learning. As the OER Repository and Systems Integration Manager, you will manage the ingestion of our OER HQIM into the designated OER repository and learning and content management systems (LCMS).Specifically, as the OER Repository and Systems Integration Manager, you will develop and/or refine the OER repository to ensure ease of use. Additionally, you will oversee and execute OER product ingestion into the most commonly used Texas Learning Management Systems to showcase product enhancements while adhering to fidelity of implementation. You will join an agile OER team comprised of content experts and strategic and systematic thinkers all working together to develop HQIM and ensure that Texas educators have access to this content. The OER initiative is a strategic priority of the Commissioner of Education focused on improving the foundation of reading and math for students across Texas. The OER team is managed by the Director of Open Education Resources and sits in the Department of Instructional Strategy, which is focused on helping school systems to bring learning to life for students across Texas. We do this by developing and offering a portfolio of different programs, products and services that school systems can selectively use based on local needs. We define success by their ability to help educators sustainably improve student outcomes. Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Identify, stand up and launch an OER repository that will serve as a hub for all OER contentDevelop exemplar models of OER product ingestion into commonly used Learning Management Systems to showcase product enhancements by LMS while adhering to fidelity of implementation (FIO) of our OER HQIMContribute to OER and TEA Project Strategy by working across the agency to help integrate the agencys HQIM with other Agency products through strategic cross-team collaborationBuild relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to impact and influence project partnership and the adoption and utilization of our open educational resourcesQualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or universityExperience: At least two (2) years of experience in a discipline that requires robust project managementSubstitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience.OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career or the militarySuperior technical skill
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