The Texas Education Agency is adding investigators to support key oversight work across Texas public schools. These roles support efforts to keep students safe and ensure schools follow state rules. Each investigator helps review concerns, gather facts, and prepare clear reports that guide local education agencies. The work calls for steady judgment, clear writing, and strong communication.
Applicants may be placed at Level IV, V, or VI based on training and past experience. Each level handles a different degree of complexity and case responsibility.
Job summary
Position: Investigator IV, V, or VI
Company: Texas Education Agency
Location: Austin, Texas, Remote Eligible
Employment: Full time
Salary Range: $4,263.16 to $6,997.86 per month
Job Category: Investigations and Compliance
About the Company
The Texas Education Agency supports public schools across the state. The agency helps districts improve student results and follow state rules. It works with school leaders, staff, and families to promote safe schools and clear standards. The agency uses strong values and steady guidance to help students succeed.
The Office of Governance includes teams that support field work, compliance reviews, and complex investigations. The Special Investigations Division handles case work related to safety, integrity, financial concerns, and school programs.
About the Role
These roles focus on compliance checks, investigative reviews, and case reports. Each level has its own expectations. You may handle basic compliance reviews or lead high profile investigations depending on your placement. Work may occur remotely or on site based on case needs. Travel inside Texas may be required.
Level IV Work
You will handle routine compliance checks and basic investigations. You will review safety issues, enrollment concerns, grievance processes, and related duties. You will gather statements, review records, and prepare clear reports. You may testify in hearings and support division tasks.
Main tasks include.
• Conduct compliance reviews for issues such as bullying and reporting duties.
• Review district documents for adherence to state rules.
• Prepare clear records and reports.
• Present findings when needed.
• Take part in team reviews and training.
Level V Work
You will handle more advanced investigations. These may involve financial concerns, fraud, academic concerns, and governance issues. You will review data, meet time standards, and prepare deep case findings. You will also support policy tasks within the division.
Main tasks include.
• Investigate serious concerns such as financial mismanagement or academic issues.
• Use analytical tools to spot risks and patterns.
• Prepare detailed case reports and briefings.
• Testify in hearings and prepare exhibits.
• Support team projects and policy tasks.
Level VI Work
You will lead major investigations and manage teams on complex cases. You will guide other investigators, review plans, and support quality checks. You will help develop procedures and represent the division in agency meetings.
Main tasks include.
• Lead priority investigations involving serious misconduct or safety issues.
• Manage case teams and track progress.
• Mentor new and mid level investigators.
• Review reports and support litigation tasks.
• Work with other divisions and outside groups.
Required Skills and Experience
Applicants must have a four year degree in areas such as criminal justice, public administration, education, business, accounting, finance, criminology, psychology or related fields.
Experience needs differ by level.
• Level IV requires at least three years reviewing compliance matters or handling case work tied to rules or policy.
• Level V requires at least four years working on complex cases such as fraud or corruption.
• Level VI requires at least five years leading serious cases with clear results.
Other skills include.
• Ability to explain Texas laws tied to child safety, misconduct, fraud, and related topics.
• Skill reviewing large sets of records and finding key facts.
• Clear writing and strong verbal communication.
• Ability to meet time standards and manage many tasks at once.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and handle sensitive issues.
• Desire to learn and improve through feedback.
• Spanish skill is a plus.
Advanced certifications may be helpful for Levels V and VI.
Who Succeeds in This Role
This role suits someone who enjoys fact finding and clear rules. You must feel comfortable reviewing records, interviewing people, and forming sound conclusions. You should be calm, fair, and steady in your review of sensitive matters. You should be able to explain your findings in a simple, direct way.
How to Apply
Submit your resume, a tailored cover letter, and required short answer responses through the Texas Education Agency portal. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Candidates selected for further review may be asked to provide fingerprints and complete a criminal history check.
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