180 EPP Instructional Lead

EPP Instructional Lead
Wage/Hour Status: $25/hour, part-time (less than 20 hours/week) / 11-month Contract - September through July
Reports to: EPP Program Director
Primary Focus: Curriculum Development, Instructional Delivery, and Candidate Coaching
Position Summary
The EPP Instructional Lead is responsible for the design, development, and presentation of
instructional materials aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), Texas
English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), and Texas Educator Standards. This role serves
as the pedagogical heart of the program, ensuring that teacher candidates develop the skills
and techniques necessary for high-level student engagement and academic success.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Curriculum & Instruction
? Curriculum Development: Lead the development, implementation, review, and revision
of program curricula, instructional strategies, and assessments.
? Instructional Delivery: Lead interactive training sessions in accordance with EPP and
cohort schedules.
? Canvas Instruction: Monitor online discussion boards and assignment submissions;
provide qualitative feedback within 48 hours to support candidate growth.
? Professional Learning: Collaborate with the Educator Preparation & Advancement and
Professional Development departments to develop and deliver effective professional
learning for teacher candidates.
Candidate Coaching & Support
? Instructional Coaching: Provide direct coaching and support to teacher candidates to
ensure content mastery and classroom readiness.
? Quality Assurance: Review courses and supporting materials annually for quality
assurance in accordance with Quality Matters (QM) standards and Texas Administrative
Code (TAC).
Professional Leadership
? Research & Trends: Stay abreast of current research, best practices, and trends related to
K-12 instruction and teacher preparation.
? Collaboration: Maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and campus leaders
to support the teacher candidates during pre-service field-based experiences (FBE).
? Resource Selection: Serve on committees for the selection and adoption of instructional

materials and technology.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
? Master’s Degree in Education or a related field (Required).
? Valid Texas Teacher Certification (Required).
? Texas Principal Certification (Preferred).
? ESL and/or Gifted certification (Preferred).
? Certified T-TESS appraiser (Preferred).
Experience
? 5+ years of successful teaching experience in Texas public schools.
? 3+ years of experience in instructional leadership or curriculum development.
? Experience with instructional technology and Learning Management Systems (Canvas).
Knowledge and Skills
? In-depth knowledge of TEKS, ELPS, and Texas Educator Standards.
? Strong familiarity with research-based pedagogy and cognitive academic language
acquisition.
? Exemplary oral and written communication skills.