School Turnaround Specialist

Trinity Basin Preparatory, Inc; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Basin Preparatory, Inc. in Grand Prairie, TX seeks a School Turnaround Specialist to lead rapid academic and operational transformation of underperforming campuses.

You will work with administrators and teachers to implement high-impact instructional practices, data-driven systems, and a culture of high expectations aligned with TEA frameworks. The role requires a master’s degree and Texas principal certification, plus 3–5 years of campus leadership and classroom experience in urban

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Educational Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field.
• Valid Texas Principal Certificate or Mid-Management Certificate.
• Strong understanding of TEKS, STAAR and TEA frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor Campus Improvement Plans (CIP) and Targeted Improvement Plans (TIP) per TEA guidelines.
• Lead data-driven instructional improvements and coach leadership teams.
• Improve school culture, leadership capacity, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

TEKS knowledge

Change management

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Texas Principal Certificate

Mid-Management Certificate

Job description

School Turnaround Specialist

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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

Contact Information

• Trinity Basin Preparatory
• 2730 N State hwy 360
• Grand Prairie, Texas 75050
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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