School Turnaround Specialist

Trinity Basin Preparatory, Inc

Central Admin - Grand Prairie, Texas This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board, and Trinity Basin Preparatory, Inc.

Job Details

Job ID:

5921358

Application Deadline:

Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The School Turnaround Specialist leads the rapid academic, cultural, and operational transformation of underperforming or state-intervention campuses. This leader works directly with campus administrators and teachers to implement high-impact instructional practices, data-driven systems, and a culture of high expectations to dramatically improve student outcomes aligned with Texas Education Agency (TEA) frameworks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certifications

(a)

Degree:

Master's degree from an accredited university in Educational Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.

(b)

Licensure:

Valid Texas Principal Certificate or Mid-Management Certificate.

Knowledge & Skills

(a)

Texas Frameworks:

Deep understanding of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), STAAR accountability systems, and T-PESS.

(b)

Change Management:

Proven track record of leading school-wide culture shifts and accelerating academic achievement in high-need environments.

(c)

Communication:

Exceptional interpersonal skills to navigate high-stakes environments and motivate diverse staff and community groups.

Preferred Experience

(a)

Teaching:

Minimum of 3-5 years of successful classroom teaching experience with documented student growth.

(b)

Leadership:

Minimum of 3 years of successful campus-level leadership experience (e.g., Principal, Assistant Principal, or Instructional Dean), preferably in an urban or turnaround setting.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Strategic Leadership & Compliance:

(a)

Action Planning:

Develop, monitor, and execute the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP) and Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) in alignment with TEA School Improvement guidelines.

(b)

Systems Alignment:

Implement the Effective Schools Framework (ESF) levers to build strong school leadership, high-quality instructional materials, and positive school culture.

(c)

Progress Monitoring:

Conduct regular campus walk-throughs and data reviews to measure the impact of interventions and pivot strategies as needed.

Instructional Coaching & Data-Driven Instruction:

(a)

Data Mastery:

Lead school leadership teams in analyzing state assessment (STAAR/EOC) and local benchmark data to identify and close learning gaps.

(b)

Professional Development:

Design and deliver targeted training on Data-Driven Instruction (DDI), rigorous lesson planning, and tier-1 instructional strategies.

(c)

Observation & Feedback:

Coach principals and instructional coaches on establishing rapid, actionable feedback loops for classroom teachers.

Culture, Climate & Operations:

(a)

Operational Design:

Optimize master schedules to maximize instructional time, intervention blocks, and Professional Learning Community (PLC) collaboration.

(b)

Student Support:

Establish robust Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for academic and behavioral interventions.

(c)

Stakeholder Trust:

Rebuild community trust by organizing parent-engagement initiatives and collaborating with external turnaround partners.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Master degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required