Computer Science Education Specialist

3 weeks ago

Austin, United States University of Texas at Austin Full time

Job Posting Title:
Computer Science Education Specialist
- Hiring Department:
Texas Advanced Computing Center
- Position Open To:
All Applicants
- Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
- FLSA Status:
Exempt
- Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
- Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
- **Location**:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
- Job Details:
General Notes

The Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the leading supercomputing centers in the world, supporting advances in computational research by thousands of researchers and students. TACC staff help researchers and educators use advanced computing, visualization, and storage technologies effectively, and conduct research and development to make these technologies more powerful, more reliable, and easier to use. TACC staff also educate and train the next generation of researchers, empowering them to make discoveries that advance knowledge and change the world.
- The Texas Advanced Computing Center

fosters a culture of innovation, passion, and fun by encouraging staff members to actively collaborate to investigate the latest technologies, team up for charities, and celebrate successes together. TACC promotes a healthy workplace by helping employees achieve balance between their personal and professional lives to increase employee engagement, job satisfaction, and overall well-being.

If you are not sure that you’re 100% qualified, but up for the challenge - we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way.
- Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship._

Purpose

The position will work with the EPIC/WeTeach_CS team to create and deliver professional development to K-12 educators.

**Responsibilities**:

- Create and deliver both in-person and virtual WeTeach_CS professional development focused on computer science, computational thinking, cybersecurity, data science and/or artificial intelligence.
- Mentor and support teachers preparing for various computing teacher certification exams.
- Represent EPIC at educational conferences presenting sessions highlighting our professional development and other resources..
- Collaborate with local and regional computing leaders to remain abreast of resources and policy decisions regarding CS standards that affect WeTeach_CS.

Required Qualifications
- Certified teacher.
- Experience teaching K-12 computer science or cybersecurity.
- Solid understanding of fundamental programming concepts and the ability to teach pseudocode interpretation and coding basics across various languages.
- Dynamic communicator capable of creating and delivering engaging, motivational presentations and effectively teaching complex concepts to various audiences, including beginners.
- Experience developing or delivering computer science instructional resources for K-12 educators/students.
- Experience providing differentiated instruction that meets the needs of a variety of students.
- Ability to foster open and constructive dialogues with educators, promoting understanding and collaboration on topics related to effective pedagogy, differentiated instruction, belonging in STEM, embracing differences, and broadening participation in computing education.
- Ability to manage a project with responsibilities shared across internal and external team members; ability to work effectively when under pressure and with tight timelines; flexibility and ability to continuously improve methods and procedures.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% time (Work-related travel costs are covered by The University of Texas at Austin).
- Ability and willingness to shift work schedule to support or manage professional learning in afternoons, evenings, and weekends to accommodate teacher participants.
- Bachelor's degree and eight years' experience.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate._

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience facilitating professional development.
- Experience using Canvas as a learning management system.
- Experience creating and delivering both online and in-person professional development to K-12 computer science teachers.
- Proficiency in working with the Google and Microsoft Office suites and ability to quickly learn how to use other communication and productivity tools.

Salary Range

$75,000 + depending on qualification

Working Conditions
- Typical office or remote work environment
- Travel required (20-25%)

Work Shift

Some evenings and weekends required

Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
- Employment Eligibility:

- Retirement Plan Eligibility:

- Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
- Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an

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