Required Qualifications (Experience, Education, and Certificates):Bachelor's degree from an accredited institutionValid Texas teaching certificateMinimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experiencePreferred Qualifications (Experience, Education, and Certificates):Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or related fieldExperience in educational leadership within a public school system or experience working in an educator preparation programExperience building and/or expanding partnerships and implementing new programsExperience with program evaluation, data analysis, and continuous improvement processesExperience collaborating with multiple school districts and educational partnersKnowledge and Skills:Strong organizational, project management, and communication skillsAbility to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulatory requirementsProficiency with technology and data management systemsKnowledge of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rules, and Texas educator preparation requirementsKnowledge of effective instructional design, curriculum development, and adult learning strategiesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with candidates, district personnel, and agency staffAbility to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environmentMajor Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions:Serve as a representative of ESC Region 13, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the publicEngage school system partners in formal partnership for the PREP PALT pathwayFacilitate the co-development of the PREP PALT pathway with school system partners and establish a cadence of partnership dialogue and data sharing[KT1.1]Lead coordination with PREP PALT grant partners, including the Center for Transforming Alternative Certification Pathways (CTAPP) and the Texas Education Agency (TEA), through monthly convenings and regular check-insCoordinate preservice coursework, the preservice intensive experience, and clinical experience ensuring that all are in compliance with requirements of House Bill 2 related legislation and applicable Texas Administrative Code (TAC)Complete all key milestones to support the launch of the PREP PALT pathway and achieve SBEC approval of the PREP Alternative Preservice certification route. PREP Pathways Alternative Lead JobID: 5736 Position Type: Leadership/Program Lead/Program ManagerDate Posted: 9/9/2026Location: Education Service Center Region 13 - 600District: Education Service Center Region 13 Additional Information: Show/HideReports To: Coordinator of Educator Certification ProgramSalary: This is a full-time, twelve (12) month position at 232 days with a salary range from $74,229 to $82,587.