Senior Field Trainer/ Analyst (Houston/East Texas area)

Job Posting Title:

Senior Field Trainer/ Analyst (Houston/East Texas area)

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Hiring Department:

Curriculum and Instruction

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2026

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Location:

HOUSTON, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Institute for Public School Initiatives (IPSI) is a center within the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin. In support of the mission of the college which is focused on addressing responding to pressing challenges in education and health, IPSI commits resources and services to preparing students to achieve their academic potential; helps students and families increase their college awareness, readiness, and success; and provides educators and leadership with high-quality professional learning by designing and facilitating rigorous, engaging professional development content.

The university provides employees a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance (premiums covered 100% for full-time benefits-eligible employees), retirement plans, and paid leave, in addition to other programs and services. 

This position is fixed-term, with an expected end date of September 30, 2026, and the possibility of renewal and extension of the appointment, depending on funding and performance.

Purpose

Provide for technical assistance supporting pedagogy professional development and providing on-the-job training for educators in the University of Texas at Austin GUIDES 2025 GEAR UP grant districts. Monitor the implementation of professional development in classrooms and its impact on student performance.

This position is located in the Houston/East Texas area.

Responsibilities

Function 1: Coordinate and provide regular monitoring and technical assistance to professional development efforts in UT GUIDES 2025 GEAR UP grant districts.

Function 2: Provide technical assistance and instructional support to districts to self-sustain professional development and provide on-the-job training through instructional coaching. Monitor the implementation of professional development in the classrooms and the impact on parent engagement and student performance.

Function 3: Coordinate and assist with the development and implementation of face-to-face and virtual professional development training for GEAR UP educators. Deliver professional development to GEAR UP educators.

Function 4: Provide up-to-date research, information, and available resources about promising practices to district teachers and leaders.

Function 5: Provide regular updates to the project manager, grant directors, and the state office, and assist districts with associated data collection and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field related to the training assignment (Education)

• 5+ years of teaching experience

• Experience providing professional development and instructional coaching

• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with economically challenged students and districts

• Teaching certificate and experience in math, science, or STEM

Salary Range

$65,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• This position is located in the Houston/East Texas areas and requires regular travel.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make chang