District Programs Specialist (partial remote)

Region:

13

School District/Employer:

UT High School

District Category/Employer:

Central Office, College/University,

Position:

Coordinator,

Assignment Level:

Level

• High School

Area

• Staff Development

Job Title:

District Programs Specialist (partial remote)

School:

The University of Texas at Austin School District

Campus Description:

The University of Texas at Austin High School District offers two online high schools to over 1000 full time students, and online courses, exams, and services to thousands of students and educators across Texas and beyond. The UTHS District team members work on-site at the UT-Austin Main Campus. UTHS District is an accredited public high school district, designated as a special purpose district established in 1999.

Date Posted:

8/21/2026

Deadline:

Until Filled

Openings:

1

Commitment:

Full Time

Description/Notes:

Responsibilities:
District Program Development, Delivery & Implementation

Design, develop, and continuously improve district programs across instructional areas including Advanced Placement, Gifted and Talented education, Blended Learning, Project-Based Learning, AI, leadership development, and other emerging educator and district needs. Collaborate with subject matter experts and contractors to design and build online courses applying best practices in instructional design, online course quality standards, and adult learning theory, and to deliver engaging online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning experiences. Develop instructional resources and course materials; lead workshops, webinars, conferences, and training sessions; implement logistics for large-scale programs such as Advanced Placement Summer Institutes (APSI); and develop implementation plans, timelines, and standard operating procedures to track deliverables and support consistent program delivery.

Marketing, Communications & Outreach

Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies to increase awareness and expand participation in district programs. Create and maintain webpages, email campaigns, newsletters, social media content, promotional materials, presentations, and videos. Represent the District at conferences, outreach events, and partner engagements. Analyze marketing performance and engagement data to recommend improvements.

Digital Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement

Support implementation and improvement of digital learning environments, instructional technologies, registration systems, AI-supported workflows, surveys, and databases. Collect, analyze, and interpret participant data, survey results, and program outcomes to inform decision making and develop reports, dashboards, and AI-supported solutions that improve efficiency and organizational effectiveness.

Collaboration & Organizational Engagement

Serve as a collaborative team member supporting district initiatives, internal professional learning, committees, strategic projects, and university partnerships. Travel as needed to facilitate programs, present professional learning, and represent the University. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Education or a closely related field. Three years of successful experience as a K–12 classroom teacher or instructional professional.

Experience designing and facilitating professional learning for educators in online, hybrid, or face-to-face settings. Experience designing instructional materials and online learning experiences using learning management systems such as Canvas and other educational technology tools.

Demonstrated ability to implement multiple concurrent projects, manage changing priorities, and execute work according to established timelines. Strong written, verbal, presentation, collaboration, and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with educators, district leaders, university partners, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Experience using Microsoft 365, Excel, Google Workspace, learning management systems, survey tools, databases, and other educational technology platforms. Ability to organize and manage extensive digital files, instructional resources, and project materials. Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, communicate project status, and follow through on assigned responsibilities.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's or doctoral degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Technology, Educational Leadership, or a related field. More than three years of K–12 teaching experience.

Experience designing and facilitating professional learning in one or more of the following areas: Advanced Placement, Gifted and Talented Education, Blended Learning, Project-Based Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Curriculum and Instruction, content-specific instruction, Online Learning, or Educational Technology.

Experience presenting at conferences or educator institutes; coordinating large-scale professional learning programs, conferences, or institutes; developing online courses from subject matter expert content; and developing marketing and communication materials for educational programs.

Experience using Qualtrics, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, AI-supported tools, registration systems, or CRM platforms. Knowledge of TEKS, adult learning best practices, Advanced Placement programs, Gifted and Talented education, and current K–12 instructional practices.

Satisfactory outcomes of fingerprinting and criminal background check required.

Salary Range:

$70,000+ depending on qualifications

Benefits:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).

See the UT-Austin HR website for information regarding benefits:

How To Apply:

Complete an online application at the UT-Austin website at
Search for the job requisition ID "R_00048196"

Or, copy and paste the following URL to apply for the position:

Upload the required materials including the following:
1) Resume/CV
2) Three work references with their current contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
3) 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 changes.