180 EPP Instructional Lead

EPP Instructional Lead

Wage/Hour Status: $20,000 / 11-month Contract (Part-Time) - September through July

Reports to: EPP Program Director

Primary Focus: Curriculum Development, Instructional Delivery, and Candidate Coaching

Position Summary

The EPP Instructional Lead is responsible for the design, development, and presentation of

instructional materials aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), Texas

English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), and Texas Educator Standards. This role serves

as the pedagogical heart of the program, ensuring that teacher candidates develop the skills

and techniques necessary for high-level student engagement and academic success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Curriculum & Instruction

? Curriculum Development: Lead the development, implementation, review, and revision

of program curricula, instructional strategies, and assessments.

? Instructional Delivery: Lead interactive training sessions in accordance with EPP and

cohort schedules.

? Canvas Instruction: Monitor online discussion boards and assignment submissions;

provide qualitative feedback within 48 hours to support candidate growth.

? Professional Learning: Collaborate with the Educator Preparation & Advancement and

Professional Development departments to develop and deliver effective professional

learning for teacher candidates.

Candidate Coaching & Support

? Instructional Coaching: Provide direct coaching and support to teacher candidates to

ensure content mastery and classroom readiness.

? Quality Assurance: Review courses and supporting materials annually for quality

assurance in accordance with Quality Matters (QM) standards and Texas Administrative

Code (TAC).

Professional Leadership

? Research & Trends: Stay abreast of current research, best practices, and trends related to

K-12 instruction and teacher preparation.

? Collaboration: Maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and campus leaders

to support the teacher candidates during pre-service field-based experiences (FBE).

? Resource Selection: Serve on committees for the selection and adoption of instructional

materials and technology.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

? Master's Degree in Education or a related field (Required).

? Valid Texas Teacher Certification (Required).

? Texas Principal Certification (Preferred).

? ESL and/or Gifted certification (Preferred).

? Certified T-TESS appraiser (Preferred).

Experience

? 5+ years of successful teaching experience in Texas public schools.

? 3+ years of experience in instructional leadership or curriculum development.

? Experience with instructional technology and Learning Management Systems (Canvas).

Knowledge and Skills

? In-depth knowledge of TEKS, ELPS, and Texas Educator Standards.

? Strong familiarity with research-based pedagogy and cognitive academic language

acquisition.

? Exemplary oral and written communication skills.