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43346BR

Extended Job Title:

TTU K-12 Teacher - Part Time - Secondary Speech

Position Description:

Contributes to the University's and Texas Tech K-12 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.

Requisition ID:

43346BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

This position requires one of the following Texas certifications:

+ English Language Arts, Composite; English Language Arts and Reading 7-12; English Language Arts & Reading 8-12

+ Speech Communications 6-12; Speech Communications 9-12; Speech 7-12; Speech 8-12

This position will begin as part-time, with the potential to move to full-time in June 2026 based on business needs and performance.

+ 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 within 2 business 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 within 24 hours / 1 business day.

+ Regular communication with full-time/lead teachers and/or principals regarding grade turnaround, student performance, curricular alignment, students of concern, and other instructional issues that need to be discussed.

+ Conduct videoconferencing and phone calls to provide instructional support to students, meet with families, and build relationships through discussion-based assessments, live instruction, informal office hours, or other modalities as determined by Texas Tech K-12.

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.

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

Off hour grading and responding to students

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Knowledge of Texas curricular requirements for K-12 education.

+ 3 years classroom experience.

+ Experience with online instruction.

Department:

TTU K12 Instructors

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional License or Certification, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Part Time

Shift:

Other

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, State of Texas Teacher Certification in area of expertise and three (3) years teaching experience in a public or private school setting.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

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 NCACASI, 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 70nations around the world.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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 **Cynthia Barbosa** at e-mail **[email protected]** ; Please email **Cynthia Barbosa** for any problems concerning the Pre-Employment Affidavit.

+ TO ACCESS THE FORM PLEASE CLICK HERE: Pre-Employment Affidavit (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/documents/Pre-EmploymentAffidavit.pdf)

Safety Information:

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

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.

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.

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.

Job Family:

Community Engagement

Job Sub Family:

Early Childhood Education

Annualized Pay Range:

$31,500 - $41,000 - $50,400