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Program Director - TTU K-12 English Language Arts

Program Director - TTU K-12 English Language Arts

Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Lubbock

Program Director - TTU K-12 English Language Arts

42145BR

TTU K12 Instructional Design

Position Description

Performs administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and program. Performs varied and complex administrative duties requiring independent judgment and the application of established policies and procedures. May provide supervision and direction to clerical, paraprofessional or professional staff members.

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

  • TTU 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

  • Lead the creation and execution of K-12 digital curriculum products aligned to state and national standards, ensuring rigor, cognitive complexity, and best practices in digital pedagogy.
  • Architect course structures, including course maps, scaffolded learning experiences, authentic assessments, and test / exam blueprints.
  • Ensure assessment design reflects a balance of formative, summative, and performance-based measures aligned with learning objectives and standards.
  • Continuously research, evaluate, and apply emerging trends, latest findings in cognitive science, and best practices in digital pedagogy to active product development.
  • Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and quality assurance for all curriculum and assessment products.
  • Foster collaboration between content, instructional design, and professional learning to ensure cohesive product development.
  • Design, deliver, and oversee professional learning experiences for internal teams, partner educators, and external stakeholders.
  • Integrate current research in cognitive science and emerging instructional methodologies into digital courses and quality assurance processes.
  • Lead initiatives to strengthen organizational capacity in curriculum development and instructional best practices.
  • Manage relationships with external vendors and partners to ensure quality and alignment of purchased or contracted content.
  • Collaborate with leadership, stakeholders, and clients to communicate product updates, timelines, and implementation strategies.
  • Establish and enforce quality standards for curriculum, instructional design, authentic assessments, and test / exam blueprints.
  • Review product data and feedback to identify areas for improvement and implement innovative solutions. Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance the learner experience and ensure measurable impact.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

  • Knowledge of K-12 curriculum digital publishing processes, including course architecture, standards alignment, cognitive complexity mapping, and digital pedagogy.
  • Knowledge of authentic assessment design and test / exam blueprinting principles.
  • Skill in managing and coaching curriculum specialists and content writers within a specific subject area.
  • Skill in applying current research in cognitive science and emerging instructional methodologies to digital course development and quality assurance processes.
  • Ability to lead multi-phase curriculum development projects from concept through delivery.
  • Ability to collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive product design and implementation.
  • Ability to establish and enforce quality standards for curriculum, assessments, and instructional materials.
  • Proficiency in vendor management, negotiation, and contract oversight.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to deliver professional learning to varied audiences.
  • Proficiency with digital learning platforms and familiarity with LMS implementation processes.
  • Experience integrating accessibility compliance standards (e.g., WCAG) into digital curriculum development.
  • Experience applying data analytics to inform curriculum revisions and professional learning priorities.
  • Required Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Four years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Design, or related field.
  • Experience working with multiple state and national K-12 standards frameworks.
  • Familiarity with international K-12 digital curriculum publishing practices.
  • Experience leading curriculum development in a multi-state or national online school environment.
  • 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 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 Brittany Sikes at e-mail brsikes@ttu.edu. Please email Brittany for any problems concerning the Pre-Employment Affidavit.

  • TO ACCESS THE FORM PLEASE CLICK HERE : Pre-Employment Affidavit
  • This position does have the opportunity to be remote.

    Required Attachments

    Cover Letter, Professional / Personal References, Resume / CV

    Job Type

    Full Time

    Pay Basis

    Monthly

    Minimum Hire Rate

    4186.00

    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

    Schedule Details

    M-F 8 : 00 - 5 : 00

    Grant Funded?

    No

    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.

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