Lead Open Education Resources (OER) – Hybrid in Austin

Texas Education Agency; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deputy Associate Commissioner, Open Education Resources (OER) at Texas Education Agency leads end-to-end development of Bluebonnet Learning materials across PK-12 subjects. This role oversees procurement, editing, publishing, and maintenance of grade-level resources, including unit plans and assessments, ensuring accessibility and alignment with TEKS.

Travel up to 25% and possible hybrid schedule in downtown Austin.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• At least eight (8) years of experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in curriculum and instructional materials design, publishing, or education-focused operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of the Texas Education Code and Texas Administrative Code related to curriculum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Team Management: recruit, develop, and retain high-performing teams and contract structures.
• Product Development Vision and Strategy: oversee high-quality OER/Bluebonnet Learning materials.
• Product Development Process: lead development with knowledge-rich content, ADA compliance, and lifecycle management.
• Product Stakeholder Engagement: engage SBOE, ESCs, school systems, and educators.
• Initiative Integration Alignment: align OER products with TEA initiatives and LIFT program.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Program management

Education

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university

Job description

The Deputy Associate Commissioner, Open Education Resources (OER) at Texas Education Agency leads end-to-end development of Bluebonnet Learning materials across PK-12 subjects. This role oversees procurement, editing, publishing, and maintenance of grade-level resources, including unit plans and assessments, ensuring accessibility and alignment with TEKS.

Travel up to 25% and possible hybrid schedule in downtown Austin.