UT High School Learning Specialist - Science

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in education, science, or a closely related field and 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 at least 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 communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in education, science, or a closely related field.
• More than five years of teaching experience.
• More than three years of experience teaching science courses in Texas public schools.
• Experience teaching multiple high school science courses, including Pre-AP/AP, Honors, Dual Credit, or IB.
• Three or more years of experience in a leadership role in an educational setting.
• Experience developing and delivering professional development to educators.
• In-depth understanding of the TEKS, Texas Education Code, FERPA, and graduation requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of best practices in assessment proctoring and scoring.
• Experience working with K-12 science curriculum, instruction, or assessment in a learning management system.
• Educator certification in multiple subject areas.
• Experience developing or facilitating online instruction.
• Experience leading training for teachers for curriculum, social-emotional, G/T, Advanced Placement, or emergent bilingual strategies.
• Experience with blended learning instruction.
• Experience presenting or marketing at conferences.

Skills

• Strong instructional design and course development skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in educational technology tools such as Canvas.
• Experience with online proctoring systems.
• Knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
• Understanding of state and federal regulations related to education and student records.

Benefits

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 LinkedIn 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 ID card
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits

Pay

$77,600+ depending on qualifications

Schedule

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.