UT High School Learning Specialist - Social Studies

University of Texas at Austin

1d•$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. Start date is September 1, 2026.

Requirements

Master's degree in education, social studies, 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 social studies and at least three years of experience teaching secondary social studies courses in Texas public schools.
Experience designing instruction and assessments for high school social studies courses.
Comprehensive understanding of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), STAAR expectations, and best practices in social studies 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.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in education, social studies, or a closely related field.
More than five years of teaching experience.
More than three years of experience teaching social studies courses in Texas public schools.
Experience teaching multiple high school social studies 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 social studies 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.

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.

Benefits

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