180 EPP Instructional Lead

Responsive Education Solutions; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

Responsive Education Solutions seeks an EPP Instructional Lead to design, develop, and present instructional materials aligned with TEKS, ELPS, and Texas Educator Standards. This role acts as the pedagogical core of the program, ensuring candidate engagement and academic success.

The position emphasizes curriculum development, instructional delivery, and candidate coaching, with collaboration across departments to deliver effective professional learning.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education or related field required.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification required.
• Texas Principal Certification (Preferred).
• ESL and/or Gifted certification (Preferred).
• Certified T-TESS appraiser (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Instruction: 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.
• 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 QM standards and TAC compliance.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructional leadership

Canvas LMS

Professional learning

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Texas teaching certification

Texas principal certification (preferred)

ESL or Gifted certification (preferred)

T-TESS appraiser certification (preferred)

Job description

EPP Instructional Lead

Wage/Hour Status: $25/hour, part-time (less than 20 hours/week) / 11-month Contract - 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.