Texas Teacher Certification Instructor

Texas Teacher Certification Instructor

Austin Community College

Job Posting Title: Texas Teacher Certification Instructor

Job Description Summary: Implements and teaches educational programs, courses, experiences, and services that will directly aid teacher candidates in achieving educational objectives; maintain regular office hours and assists in curriculum development and planning aligned to educator certification requirements.

Description of Duties and Tasks

• Teaches courses as assigned which correlate with the catalog descriptions and course outlines and in a manner designed to assist the teacher candidate to achieve the specific objectives of the course and Texas educator certification standards (TAC/TEA requirements).
• Advises teacher candidates of requirements established by the instructor for meeting course objectives and certification benchmarks (e.g., testing, FBE hours).
• Periodically examines and informs each teacher candidate of their progress toward achieving course objectives and certification readiness milestones.
• Prepares and administers examinations and/or performance-based assessments established for the subject area of assignment.
• Participates in evaluations of curriculum and instruction to ensure alignment with TEA standards and program outcomes.
• Participates in the evaluation of instructional materials including high-quality instructional materials and certification-aligned resources.
• Supports integration of Field-Based Experience (FBE) expectations within coursework, as applicable.

Knowledge

• Accepted principles, practices, and trends of the program served.
• Applicable sections of the State Education Code.
• Curricula.
• Knowledge of policies, regulations, educational master plan.
• Labor market conditions and demographic composition of the community's population.
• Principles and techniques of teaching adult learners and pre-service teacher candidates.
• Requirements for academic subjects and certification testing frameworks (e.g., TExES).

Skills

• Communicate both orally and in writing.
• Establish effective relationships with teacher candidates, faculty, staff, and the business community.
• Familiarity with internalization of managed curriculum.
• Interpret, apply, and explain regulations, policies, and procedures related to educator preparation and certification.
• Plan and organize the programs and activities assigned.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Effectively using interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Ability to provide actionable feedback aligned to instructional best practices (e.g., T-TESS, HLPs).

Technology

• Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software (e.g., Google Workspace, Blackboard, learning management systems).

Required Work Experience

• Experience teaching or supporting adult learners or teacher candidates preferred.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in education or related field

Special Requirements

• Licenses/Certifications; Other
  • Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
  • Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation for local Austin area travel.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a standard office or similar environment.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.

Safety

• Work safely and follow safety rules.
• Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
• Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Pay Rate

This hourly rate varies depending on assignment.

Number of Openings: 2

Job Posting Close Date: April 18, 2026