Why Texas Association of School Boards

Established in 1949, TASB has grown alongside Texas to meet the evolving needs of the school boards it serves.

Today, 500 employees work together to promote educational excellence for Texas public schoolchildren. TASB offers high-quality services that help 1,023 school districts operate more efficiently and effectively in serving more than 5.5 million public school students statewide.

We feel privileged to work alongside talented team members who are passionate about putting people first and empowering local school district leaders. The TASB team is adaptable and responsive to the needs of our members.

Our culture is reflected in TASB Together, which guides the way we work and encourage s employees to learn, grow, and contribute in alignment with our TASB Mission:

The Texas Association of School Boards promotes educational excellence for Texas schoolchildren through the advancement of good governance, valuable learning experience for school leaders, and public school advocacy. We also provide high-quality services and programs to school districts – helping them operate more efficiently and effectively .

As part of its commitment to employee growth and development, TASB offers competitive pay and rich benefits, including a 2:1 match of retirement contributions up to 5% after one year, (which means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare , onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote and hybrid work options for certain roles, flexible schedules, and more.

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our commitment to supporting school boards and championing public education across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and share the values that help TASB support school boards, keep reading!

About You

As a mid-level UI Developer, you’re passionate about UI development, application configuration, and delivering quality, intuitive, and accessible front-end solutions through strong execution and collaboration. You’ll be responsible for building and enhancing TASB’s suite of websites and applications, working closely with teams across the organization, including Data, IT, and Communications & Marketing. You’ll ensure an excellent digital experience for our members through consistency in interface design and code quality across TASB’s digital platforms.

A Typical Day

Working in two-week sprints to support and evolve our websites and digital platforms
Tackling work that ranges from support tickets to enterprise-level projects
Owning your work, from ticket assignment through implementation, quality assurance, and launch.
Contributing to our evolving internal design system and reusable component library
Collaborating with cross-functional teams on enterprise-wide projects that enhance our web interfaces and digital platforms
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How You’ll Make An Impact

Build and maintain user-friendly, responsive, and accessible web interfaces for TASB’s digital platforms
Translate UX/UI designs and prototypes into high-quality code using modern front-end technologies
Conduct QA testing to verify that delivered features align with approved prototypes and design specifications
Contribute to the internal design system and reusable component library
Ensure websites are optimized for performance, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility
Participate in peer code reviews and implement feedback to ensure consistency and code quality
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UX, content, back-end developers, project managers, and other internal stakeholders such as IT, Data, and Communications & Marketing to ensure alignment and successful execution
Assist in requirements gathering and provide input on technical feasibility of proposed UI designs
Follow proper SDLC and deployment processes in coordination with the broader development team
Implement best practices for ADA accessibility compliance (WCAG)
Stay current with industry trends and front-end technologies
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Assess project needs and identify timely, practical solutions in collaboration with team members

Skills for Success:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or experience
3+ years of front-end/UI development or related experience

Preferred Experience:

Experience with Node.js and Typescript
Familiarity with Azure services and deployment processes
Experience with Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics
Familiarity with Kontent.ai or other headless CMS platforms
Understanding of modern front-end application design patterns
Exposure to templating languages (e.g., Handlebars, PUG)
Exposure to C#/.NET development and ASP.NET Razor Pages

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Critical thinking, problem solving, and attention to detail
Strong skills in HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript
Experience with responsive design and cross-device compatibility
Proficiency in client-side JS frameworks (Vue preferred, React or Angular acceptable)
Familiarity with consuming APIs and working with structured content
Hands-on experience with Git version control and branching strategies (GitFlow or similar)
Experience using Node Package Manager tools (npm or Yarn) for managing front-end dependencies
Knowledge of CI/CD tools and workflows (Azure DevOps or GitHub) for automated testing and deployment
Understanding of Agile development practices and working in sprints or iterative cycles
Solid foundation in modern UI development principles and front-end architecture
Strong communication and collaboration skills

The TASB Difference

Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schoolchildren.
Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance.
Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development, wellness seminars, and more.
Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events and tokens of appreciation throughout the year.

Posting Notices

The health and safety of our employees and members, is our top priority.
The Association is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an individual based on any of the following personal characteristics protected by law: race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including in relation to marital status, pregnancy, pay, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, genetics or veteran status.
This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check.

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