Thrive Curriculum Writer Jobs

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• Review existing mentoring programs in the field and identify exemplars
• Understand and leverage existing bodies of research

• Translate research based approaches into meaningful and relevant mentoring strategies for a K-12 audience
• Understand and utilize principles of adult learning
• Understand the needs of early career teachers and design curriculum that trains mentors to meet those needs
• Work with subject matter experts to develop course content and supporting materials
• Identify and seek guidance from College of Education faculty in areas of expertise

• Provide differentiated learning opportunities for new and experienced mentors
• Pilot test components as developed and refine curriculum based on feedback from participants
• Support the Summer Mentor Institute in partnership with the Director and Coordinator of START
• Develop train-the-trainer resources to prepare others to lead program components
• Lead professional development sessions based on developed curriculum

• Ability to use time effectively and take initiative when needed
• A strong understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy that support learning for culturally and linguistically diverse students and teachers
• Experience in using various modes of technology such as email, virtual meeting platforms, social networking
• Strong content and pedagogical knowledge
• Strong mentoring skills that demonstrate active listening, reflective questioning, and full engagement
• Experience as a campus mentor, academic coach, and /or campus administrator
• Experience as a successful classroom teacher
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• A strong understanding and passion for supporting new to profession teachers
• Experience designing and delivering curriculum for adult learners
• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative communities and relationships
• Ability to apply a mentoring stance that facilitates the development of the early career teachers’ agency and self efficacy
• Experience in influencing and developing an atmosphere of shared respect, trust, and confidentiality with campus staff, district personnel, and teachers

• Understanding of best practices supporting school improvement
• Knowledge of Texas public school systems and policies
• Experience as an instructional leader and/or campus administrator
• Master’s or higher degree in a related field
• Experience supporting bilingual, dual language, and/or special education teachers

• Standard office conditions.

• Letter of interest
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Resume/CV

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.