Job Posting Title:
THRIVE Coach
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Hiring Department:
College of Education
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Oct 01, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2027
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Location:
Texas
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Job Details:
General Notes
Texas Education THRIVE, in partnership with UT Permian Basin (UTPB) and Ector County ISD (ECISD), is launching a phased initiative to stabilize the teacher pipeline and build a sustainable culture of mentorship across the district. The partnership begins with Phase 1: START — deploying THRIVE Coaches directly to targeted ECISD campuses to provide mentorship, coaching, onboarding, and job-embedded support to early-career and uncertified teachers, with a specific focus on teachers of record in UTPB's alternative certification pathway who are serving in Designated/District of Innovation (DOI) roles.
These educators are teachers of record from day one, often in their first year in the classroom, and are simultaneously completing UTPB coursework and certification requirements. While UTPB's alt cert program provides field supervision, it does not currently offer the intensive, ongoing, relationship-based coaching these teachers need to be successful and to remain in the profession. THRIVE Coaches fill this gap: they are a consistent, non-evaluative source of support that complements — and is aligned with — each teacher's coursework, certification milestones, and classroom needs.
Purpose
The THRIVE Coach is a dedicated, job-embedded mentor who supports the whole teacher — not just their instructional performance. Grounded in asset-based, human-centered coaching, the THRIVE Coach helps teachers build the confidence, skills, and sense of belonging needed to thrive in their first years, while helping ECISD and UTPB gather the insight needed to build a long-term mentorship system in later program phases.
This is a direct-service coaching and mentoring role. Unlike a campus- or district-level systems role, the THRIVE Coach's primary responsibility is regular, individualized contact with assigned teachers via observation, feedback, reflective conversation, and just-in-time support. Their support is delivered outside of any evaluative or compliance structure.
Average Weekly Hours: 15-20 Hours
Pay Rate (Hourly): $40/Hour
Locations: Permian Basin - Odessa/ Midland Area
Responsibilities
Direct, Job-Embedded Coaching & Mentoring
Serve as a dedicated mentor/coach for an assigned caseload of UTPB alt cert / DOI teachers on ECISD campuses.
Conduct regular in-person coaching visits, including classroom observations, reflective debriefs, and feedback cycles, delivered through a non-evaluative, asset-based lens.
Identify resources that best support the individual professional growth of early career teachers.
Provide just-in-time, personalized support responsive to each teacher's individual needs, classroom context, and stage of development.
Support teachers in building agency, professional confidence, and a sense of belonging within their campus community.
Align coaching conversations and supports with UTPB coursework, certification milestones, and classroom/curricular demands.
Build trusting, confidential relationships with mentees that are clearly distinct from campus administration and field supervision.
Coordinate with district initiatives to support the individual professional growth of early career teachers.
Collaborative Learning & Facilitation
Facilitate small-group or cohort learning community sessions for assigned teachers to address common challenges and share promising practices.
Engage teachers in brief, practical professional learning connected to THRIVE coaching frameworks.
Collaborate with campus-based instructional coaches, administrators, and UTPB field supervisors to ensure coordinated (not duplicative) support.
Coordinate regular meetings with stakeholders including district and university partners to facilitate ongoing communication and program improvement.
Participate in THRIVE Coach team meetings, training, and Mentor Academy to strengthen coaching practice.
Documentation, Data, & Program Collaboration
Document coaching visits, mentoring sessions, and support provided on a regular (e.g., weekly) basis using THRIVE tools and systems.
Contribute to program data collection efforts (e.g., interaction logs, surveys, focus groups) to help THRIVE, UTPB, and ECISD understand teacher experience and retention needs.
Report hours and coaching activity through required THRIVE channels and dashboards.
Share emerging trends, needs, and insights with the THRIVE Coach Lead and program leadership to inform continuous improvement and the design of later program phases.
Maintain clear boundaries around confidentiality and non-evaluative status in all documentation.
Required Qualifications
Strong mentoring skills, including active listening, reflective questioning, and non-evaluative feedback
Ability to apply a coaching stance that builds a teacher's agency and self-efficacy rather than directing or evaluating
Strong organizational skills and reliability in documenting coaching activity
Comfort using virtual meeting platforms and basic technology for scheduling, communication, and reporting
Availability to work in person on assigned ECISD campuses during the school day, up to 15–20 hours per week
Preferred Qualifications
Valid Texas teacher certification
Experience as a campus-based mentor, instructional coach, or new teacher support provider
Familiarity with alternative certification pathways and the demands facing first-year teachers of record
Knowledge of ECISD systems, or experience working in the Permian Basin region
Experience supporting bilingual, dual language, and/or special education teachers or teaching practices
Master's degree in education or a related field
Salary Range
Required Materials
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.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
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