TTU K-12 Teacher - Special Education

Lubbock

41433BR

TTU 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

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

Texas Tech University 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, TTU 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 University K-12 is a Candidate for Accreditation with NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI.

TTU 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

- QUALITY INSTRUCTION - 1) Knowledge of Texas curricular requirements for K-12 education. 2) Serve as the Special Education Teacher for online K-12 courses. 3) Provide synchronous inclusion support according to students' accommodations. 4) Foster student success through monitoring student learning and progress. 5) Utilize interactive and intensive instructional methods and data tracking (i.e. DreamBox and iStation). 6) Adapt lessons to address individual needs of all students.
- EFFECTIVE ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK - 1) Assess students via mClass, DreamBox, and iStation or intervention groups as assigned 2) Provide scheduled universal screenings.
- COMMUNICATION - 1) Facilitate positive interactions with students and systematically communicate with learning coaches about scheduling, student needs, progress, STAAR accommodations. 2) Read and respond to communications from TTU K-12 each business day. 3) Respond to learning coach/student messages and questions within one business day. 4) Utilize the LMS discussion boards, messaging, email, Zoom and/or phone chat. 5) Work cooperatively with TTU K-12 staff.
- COURSE COMPLETION - 1) Systematically monitor students' progress to determine dismissal from program. 2) Conduct transition interviews and report data
- DOCUMENTATION - 1) Document student needs and progress after each session. 2) Document communications that are not in LMS messages in the SIS. 3) Create PLAAFP before ARDs 4) Track, monitor, and report IEP goals. 5) Provide ARD/IEP, 504, STAAR, etc. data/documentation. 6) Document provided instructional services.
- POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - 1) Adhere to all TTU K-12 policies and procedures as noted in the TTU K-12 Faculty Handbook. 2) Attend all faculty, MTSS, 504, and ARD meetings and required trainings. 3) Perform other duties as assigned by TTU K-12 superintendent and/or principals.

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

- Respectful, cooperative, and effective in getting along with a diverse group of employees and customers. Expresses
ideas/information in a complete, clear, concise, organized, and timely manner. Actively listens to others and is open to
suggestions.
- Complies with all university and departmental rules, laws, policies and procedures; attends all required training or
certification programs with the specified time frames.
- Effective and efficient utilization of time and resources. Anticipates and responds to the needs of the department.
- Bachelor's degree, State of Texas Teacher Certification in area of expertise, and three years teaching experience in a public or private school setting.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

The following must accompany the application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Professional/Personal Reference

• TO ACCESS THE FORM PLEASE CLICK HERE: Pre-Employment Affidavit

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Academic Support Professionals

EEO Statement

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.