The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
LEARNING INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST I
🇺🇸 Brownsville, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Learning & Development
🗓️ September 23rd, 2025
K-12
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Learning Instructional Specialist I. This role involves developing and instructing classes in various training and educational programs, planning and implementing instructional programs in vocational, professional, or technical topics, and delivering specialized training sessions.
Highlights
- Provides individual and group instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, ESL, study skills, and other content areas.
- Maintains records and reports including attendance, lesson plans, student progress, and workshop participation.
- Develops curricula, instructional materials, training aids, and course outlines.
- Plans and evaluates training programs and assessments.
- Engages in outreach activities and facilitates program events like classes and seminars.
- Serves as a liaison and advocate for students with faculty and staff.
- Supervises classroom activities, maintains discipline, and ensures a conducive learning environment.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience.
- Experience with Adult Education or K-12 pedagogy preferred.
- Uses standard office and multimedia equipment and diverse computer software.
LEARNING INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST I Full Description
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu
School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu
Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu
Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu
College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu
College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu
College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu
Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu
LEARNING INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST I
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Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | SRGV8533
Working Title | LEARNING INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST I
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Brownsville, Texas
Department | College Access & K-12 Partners
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | To develop and instruct classes in a variety of training and educational programs. Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing instructional programs in vocational, professional, or technical topics and presents specialized training sessions.
Description of Duties
• Provides instruction and tutoring to students on an individual or group basis in areas related to areas such as reading, writing, mathematics, English as a second language, study skills, and English. Other areas of content may be incorporated as needed.
• Maintains and submits a variety of records and reports including student attendance, lesson plans, daily activities, student progress, and workshop and meeting participation.
• Develops curricula, course outlines, instructional methods, training aids, manuals and other materials.
• Formulates learning objectives, plans, and develops methods for assessment and evaluation of trainings.
• Participates in outreach activities including activities such as classroom assistance team, presentation team, follow-ups, and exercise handouts.
• Facilitates program activities, to include classes, trainings, conferences, seminars, and/or other special projects.
• Serves as student liaison and advocate with faculty and staff.
• Provides appropriate classroom environment through the use of presentation and classroom appearance.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Supervises learning activities and maintains classroom discipline.
• Evaluates students learning concurrent with instruction; determines deficiencies through assessment scores and testing and submits recommendations and opinions according to evaluations.
• May respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | May supervise staff as assigned.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education | N/A
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | One (1) year of related experience.
Preferred Experience | One (1) year of experience implementing Adult Education or K-12 pedagogy.
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment. Multimedia projector, audio/visual equipment, duplicating equipment and diverse computer software.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office and classroom environment; some travel and weekend work is required.
Other | Knowledge of the Texas Standardized Curriculum Framework for Adult Secondary Education. Strong organization skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to create accurate memos, user documents, reports, and maintain training records. Ability to interact effectively with diverse faculty and staff populations. Must display excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, verbal, writing and public speaking skills.
Physical Capabilities |
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 09/22/2025
Grant Funded Position | Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date | 08/31/2030
Working Title | LEARNING INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST I
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Brownsville, Texas
Department | College Access & K-12 Partners
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | To develop and instruct classes in a variety of training and educational programs. Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing instructional programs in vocational, professional, or technical topics and presents specialized training sessions.
Description of Duties
• Provides instruction and tutoring to students on an individual or group basis in areas related to areas such as reading, writing, mathematics, English as a second language, study skills, and English. Other areas of content may be incorporated as needed.
• Maintains and submits a variety of records and reports including student attendance, lesson plans, daily activities, student progress, and workshop and meeting participation.
• Develops curricula, course outlines, instructional methods, training aids, manuals and other materials.
• Formulates learning objectives, plans, and develops methods for assessment and evaluation of trainings.
• Participates in outreach activities including activities such as classroom assistance team, presentation team, follow-ups, and exercise handouts.
• Facilitates program activities, to include classes, trainings, conferences, seminars, and/or other special projects.
• Serves as student liaison and advocate with faculty and staff.
• Provides appropriate classroom environment through the use of presentation and classroom appearance.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Supervises learning activities and maintains classroom discipline.
• Evaluates students learning concurrent with instruction; determines deficiencies through assessment scores and testing and submits recommendations and opinions according to evaluations.
• May respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | May supervise staff as assigned.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education | N/A
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | One (1) year of related experience.
Preferred Experience | One (1) year of experience implementing Adult Education or K-12 pedagogy.
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment. Multimedia projector, audio/visual equipment, duplicating equipment and diverse computer software.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office and classroom environment; some travel and weekend work is required.
Other | Knowledge of the Texas Standardized Curriculum Framework for Adult Secondary Education. Strong organization skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to create accurate memos, user documents, reports, and maintain training records. Ability to interact effectively with diverse faculty and staff populations. Must display excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, verbal, writing and public speaking skills.
Physical Capabilities |
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 09/22/2025
Grant Funded Position | Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date | 08/31/2030
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48638
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48638
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- * Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above
- * Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question) - * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
- * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
- Certifications and Licenses
- Training Certificates
- Other Document
- List of 3 References
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Unofficial Transcripts 3
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Additional Document
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