Instructional Coach - Math/Science

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$53,900–$70,100 Per Year
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Brand Marketing (Branding), Budgeting, Canvas, Coaching, Communication Skills, Conferences, Course Development, Detail Oriented, Information Technology & Information Systems, Instructional Design, Leadership, Learning Management System (LMS), Mathematics, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Onboarding, Online Training, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional License, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Quality Assurance, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, Student Conduct, Team Lead/Manager, Testing, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Videoconferencing, Willing to Travel, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Lubbock, TX
POSTED
1 day ago

Major/Essential Functions

  • Conduct walkthroughs daily on a rotating schedule to observe course interactions including feedback, messaging, and live sessions.
  • Participate in the school’s Academic Integrity committee to review submitted tickets on artificial intelligence, plagiarism, and other violations to provide a recommendation for course of action by the teacher.
  • Collaborate with curriculum development by conducting quality assurance review of newly developed and revised courses to identify content, instructional, navigation, and other areas that would otherwise impede learning.
  • Provide course level instructional support to assigned teaching staff including grading student work, responding to student messages, and conferencing with students and parents as needed.
  • Conduct regular PLC meetings with designated teaching staff and subject area departments.
  • Participate in campus leadership meetings regularly including occasional travel to Lubbock for in-person meetings as needed.
  • Conference 1:1 with assigned teaching staff on a monthly basis to provide support, feedback, and instructional coaching.
  • Assist with onboarding and serve as a mentor to new instructional staff.
  • Assist with student assessment including working testing sites during state assessment windows (STAAR, TELPAS), SAT, ACT, or other testing instruments utilized by Texas Tech K-12.
  • Participate as an exhibitor at conferences to increase brand awareness and promote Texas Tech K-12.
  • Adhere to Texas Tech University, Texas Tech Online, and Texas Tech K-12 policy for remote work employees.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.


Grant Funded?

No

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or related field; Texas SBEC certification in Mathematics (Secondary level); 2+ year's experience as an instructional leader within a traditional or virtual school campus; experience supporting academic integrity or student discipline processes.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Active listening, critical thinking, detail oriented. Able to solve problems quickly and resolve escalations.

Department

Texas Tech K12 Instructors

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional License or Certification, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; valid Texas teaching certification; minimum of 3-5 years of successful teaching experience in online settings; previous experience leading a team of teachers, including providing formal instructional coaching.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

About the Department and/or College

Texas Tech K-12, a unit of the Texas Tech University Online division, is a state-approved online kindergarten through 12th-grade school that has been meeting students' needs for more than 25 years. Affiliated with Texas Tech University, a Carnegie tier-one research institution, Texas Tech K-12 boasts a rigorous curriculum that allows students to work ahead, make up failed credits, and achieve their goals from wherever they are. Texas Tech K-12 is a Candidate for Accreditation with NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI. Texas Tech K-12 began in 1993 as a "Special Purpose District" designed to help students whose educational needs were not adequately met by traditional school districts. Since then, we have grown to serve students across the country and more than 70 nations around the world.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The following must accompany the application:
  • Resume/CV
  • Cover Letter
  • Professional License or Certification
  • Professional/Personal Reference
To complete the application process, you must click on the Pre-Employment Affidavit link below to complete an additional form.  Once the form is complete, you must return it within 5 business days, to Cynthia Barbosa at e-mail Cynthia.Barbosa@ttu.edu; Please email Cynthia Barbosa for any problems concerning the Pre-Employment Affidavit.
 

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

Job Family

Educational Support

Job Sub Family

Instructional Design and Support

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrate a high degree of knowledge regarding best practices in online K-12 instruction delivery. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and ability to adapt to student information systems and learning management systems, such as Canvas. Able to use video conferencing platforms. Excellent and effective written and oral communication skills. Have the ability to work and perform on several projects simultaneously. Have the ability to make sound judgements.

Annualized Pay Range

$53,900 - $70,100 - $86,200

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Texas Tech University