School Turnaround Specialist Trinity Basin Preparatory, Inc Grand Prairie, TX Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree Community relationship building Change management support (employee development activity) Cross-functional communication Full 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.