UT High School Learning Specialist - Science

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 69,840 - 85,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan (TRS)

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's UT High School seeks a lead Learning Specialist for Science to design online courses, exams, and K-12 credits. You will coordinate support for teachers and partners, ensure TEKS alignment, and supervise online assessments.

You will drive instructional design, program coordination, and student success, with hybrid on-campus and remote scheduling. A strong background in high school science and online instruction is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or science with five years of secondary teaching experience, or a bachelor's with seven years' experience.
• Texas Teacher Certification in high school science and knowledge of TEKS, STAAR, and related standards.
• Experience designing instruction and assessments for high school science courses.
• Online instruction experience and ability to work with TEKS-aligned online materials.

Responsibilities

• Design online courses, final exams, and K-12 credit by exams for UT High School students and partners.
• Provide instructional guidance and coordinate resources, systems, and communication.
• Develop and manage credit by exams and final assessments per TEKS and state rules.
• Monitor student progress, proctor STAAR and AP exams, and support outreach efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Education

Master's degree in education or science

Texas Teacher Certification in high school science

Bachelor's + 7 years teaching experience

Experience with online instruction

Tools

Canvas

Online proctoring systems

Job description

Job Posting Title

UT High School Learning Specialist - Science

Hiring Department

UT High School

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

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 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

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.

Purpose

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

• 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.

Required Qualifications

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 communication skills.

Preferred 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.

Salary Range

$77,600+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Use of manual dexterity.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, and/or carry at least 30 lbs.
• May require occasional work outside the normal work week.
• Prolonged and repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.