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TTU K-12 Teacher - Instructional Support Specialist

Position Number: 7267250
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education

TTU K-12 Teacher - Instructional Support Specialist
Lubbock
45193BR
Texas Tech K12 Instructors

Position Description
Contributes to the University's and TTUISD'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.

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.

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.

Major/Essential Functions

Provide instructional support and course coverage for teachers during absences, periods of leave, or vacancies to ensure continuity of instruction and student support. Assist with grading, assignment feedback, and student communication during high-volume periods to ensure adherence to timelines and quality feedback standards, and conduct 1:1 discussion-based assessments as needed during peak seasons.
Provide individualized and small-group tutoring, intervention, and academic support to students based on teacher, counselor, or administrator referral; and maintain accurate records of student interventions, communication attempts, tutoring sessions, and other supports.
Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff to identify and implement appropriate student support strategies.
Monitor student engagement, attendance, pacing, and course activity to identify students at risk of truancy, withdrawal, or academic failure. Conduct outreach and follow-up communication with students and families regarding inactivity, attendance concerns, and academic progress, and develop back on track plans to support student success.
Provide regular attendance and progress monitoring in support of school district partnerships and coordinate with partners to support student success as needed.
Participate in the academic integrity committee to review referred assignments and assessments in alignment with the schools standards for authentic student work.
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.
Adhere to Texas Tech University, Texas Tech Online, and Texas Tech K-12 policy for remote work employees.
Maintain confidentiality of student records, communication, and sensitive information in accordance with applicable laws and district policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

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.

Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a post-offer, 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.

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Texas curricular requirements for K-12 education.
3 years classroom experience.
Experience with online instruction.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:
Active listening, critical thinking, detail oriented. Able to solve problems quickly and resolve escalations.

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

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

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.