Job Details

TTU K-12 Teacher - Elementary PT

Position Number: 6150711
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Elementary

TTU K-12 Teacher - Elementary PT
Lubbock
40781BR
TTU K12 Instructors

Position Description
Contributes to the University's and TTU K-12's mission through teaching and service. Provides instruction, appropriate assistance, information and tutoring. Performs instructional and educational work while serving as an online teacher. Provides feedback and grades for lessons, exams and final course grades. Organizes and develops course work, coordinates classes for students, observes and assesses the needs of the students. Maintains communication both formally and informally with students and other educators.

Major/Essential Functions
At TTU K-12, all of our Teachers must be Texas Certified. This position requires a K - 5 Certification.

Communication and timely feedback: Respond to student messages daily; Facilitate positive interactions with students, parents, and staff; Assess lessons and course finals while providing appropriate feedback in a timely manner; Maintain virtual office hours as directed by K-12 administration and hold discussion-based assessments with students via online conferencing (Zoom).
Quality Instruction: Foster student success through the teaching of courses while utilizing interactive and intensive instructional methods; Recommend and provide remediation or re-teaching; Provide assistance, information, and/or tutoring as needed.
Effective and efficient assessment: Grade and provide appropriate feedback for all student submissions within two days. Grade CBEs, if applicable, within five days; Provide required documentation. During Texas Tech K-12 business hours from 8am -5pm.
Course Completion: Encourage students to complete their coursework; Manage and monitor student learning; Follow-up with student's who appear to be struggling and/or failing to make appropriate progress; Provide helpful feedback in a timely manner.
Policies and Procedures:
- 1) Teach students, including grading of CBEs if applicable; Maintain accurate grade sheets for reporting student progress; Work cooperatively with TTU K-12 staff.
- 2) Read and respond to communications from TTU K-12 in a timely manner; Return and pick up lessons/faculty grade sheets regularly; Attend all faculty meetings; Participate in required trainings.
- 3) Adhere to all TTU K-12 policies and procedures as noted in the TTU K-12 Faculty Handbook; Perform other duties as assigned by TTU K-12 superintendent and/or principals.
Serve as the primary instructor for online K-12 courses. This will include assessment of student learning, evaluating student homework assignments, providing regular feedback to students. Grade assignments within 2 days.
Communicate with students regularly including using online discussion boards, chat features, synchronous collaboration tools, email communications, and phone chat. Teachers will be required to respond to student questions/messages within 24 hours.
Knowledge of Texas curricular requirements for K-12 education.

Qualified applicants for this position will be subject to a pre-employment Texas Tech University background check, and in addition, a Texas Education Agency criminal background check and fingerprinting as required by the Texas Legislature for independent school districts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must be knowledgeable in Online Teaching Strategies.
Must be knowledgeable of subject.
Computer literate in Word and Canvas (learning management system).
Excellent and effective written and oral communication skills.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, State of Texas Teacher Certification in area of expertise, and three years teaching experience in a public or private school setting.

Preferred Qualifications
Online teaching experience

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Must be organized, helpful, disciplined, and detail-oriented.

Special Instructions to Applicant
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 Brittany Sikes at e-mail brsikes@ttu.edu or fax 806-742-7277. Please email Brittany Sikes for any problems concerning the Pre-Employment Affidavit.

Pre-Employment Affidavit

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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.