UT High School Learning Specialist - Science

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UT High School Learning Specialist - Science

UT High School

All Applicants

40

Exempt from FLSA

Immediately

Expected to Continue

UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes You will make a difference!
You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students and colleagues. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll love working in the UT High School. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Salaries that are highly competitive with the local ISD

• Eligibility for annual merit-based permanent salary increases

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)

• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options

• Paid sick time, and holidays

• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds

• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
  Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)

• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities

• Tuition assistance

• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets

• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff

• For more details, please see: prospective/benefits

The University of Texas at Austin's High School (UTHS) Special Purpose District provides programs and services to help high school students, teachers and families across Texas and the world. UTHS strives to help and assist students as they move along their educational pathways. As a proud member of the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin, UTHS works to fill "gaps" in the Texas educational landscape and thrives in the service to others.

This position requires fingerprinting and successful completion of a background check. This position requires reporting to work on the UT main campus, however currently the UT High School is piloting a hybrid remote schedule with three days on campus and two days remote. This position requires remote internet access.

Serve as a lead learning specialist for the UT High School Science program. Design online courses, final exams, and K-12 credit by exams for UT High School students and district partners. Facilitate online learning and coordinate support to ensure student success.

• Instructional Design & Course Development
  Design and develop engaging online courses, assessments, and instructional materials aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Apply best practices in online learning to create content that supports diverse student needs using tools such as Canvas and other educational technologies.
• Instructional Support & Program Coordination
  Provide instructional guidance and support to teachers and adjunct instructors by developing resources, systems, and communication processes that promote effective instruction, timely feedback, and accurate grading. Support the coordination and continuous improvement of instructional programs.
• Assessment & Credit by Exam Administration
  Design, review, and maintain credit by exams and final assessments, ensuring alignment with TEKS and compliance with state requirements. Support audit processes, respond to stakeholder inquiries, and coordinate exam delivery using online proctoring systems.
• Student Support, Collaboration & Outreach
  Monitor student progress and outcomes to inform support strategies, including tutoring and intervention resources. Proctor STAAR and AP exams. Collaborate across teams and with external partners to improve programs, support student success, and contribute to training, communication, and outreach efforts.

Master's degree in education, science, or a closely related fieldand five years of secondary teaching experience, or bachelor's degree and seven years of secondary teaching experience.

Texas Teacher Certification in high school science and atleast three years of experience teaching secondary science courses in Texas public schools.

Experience designing instruction and assessments for high school science courses. Comprehensive understanding of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), STAAR expectations, and best practices in science instruction and assessment. Experience implementing support for a variety of student group needs, including emergent bilingual, Gifted/Talented, and special education students. Successful experience supporting students to achieve targeted objectives and tracking and reporting student data.

Experience with online instruction. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task with a high level of proficiency. Professional demeanor. Exceptional organizational and…