UT High School Learning Specialist - Science

University of Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a High School Learning Specialist for Science to design online courses, final exams, and K-12 credit by exams for UT High School students and district partners. You will facilitate online learning and coordinate support to ensure student success.

Lead instructional design and coordinate program resources, with emphasis on TEKS alignment, STAAR expectations, and strong collaboration with teachers and external partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, science, or related field with five years of secondary teaching experience.
• Texas Teacher Certification in high school science with at least three years of teaching in Texas public schools.
• Experience designing instruction and assessments for high school science.
• Familiarity with TEKS and STAAR expectations; online instruction experience.

Responsibilities

• Design online courses, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with TEKS.
• Provide instructional guidance to teachers and adjuncts to ensure quality online learning.
• Design and review credits by exams and final assessments with online proctoring.
• Monitor student progress and collaborate across teams to support success.

Skills

Online instruction

Curriculum design

Assessment design

Student support

Education

Master's degree in education or science

Texas Teacher Certification in high school science

Five years of secondary teaching experience

Ph.D. in education or science (preferred)

Tools

Canvas

Online proctoring systems

Job description

## UT High School Learning Specialist - ScienceApplylocations: UT MAIN CAMPUStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R\_00047593**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/benefitsThe 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.## PurposeServe 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 QualificationsMaster'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. ## Preferred QualificationsPh.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**Important** **for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.