Part-Time TAS Technical Reviewer

Part-Time TAS Technical Reviewer

About Texas Aerospace Scholars:

Texas Aerospace Scholars (TAS) is an immersive STEM learning opportunity for Texas students, designed to inspire the next generation of explorers through direct engagement with NASA’s missions and STEM career pathways.

Description:

The technical reviewer supports up to 40 TAS students participating in the Ignition senior online learning community using online learning management systems. Students complete a series of module assignments and technical reviewers answer questions, assess work, and provide frequent feedback. These tasks are key to participant success and retention.

Major Responsibilities:

• Promote a positive and collaborative online learning environment by supporting student success through prompt, individualized, and constructive feedback.
• Engage and guide students daily using best teaching practices, assessing STEM activities within required timelines to ensure a challenging and enriching NASA‑aligned learning experience.
• Maintain clear, professional, and timely communication with students and program coordinators while using proper channels and enforcing course expectations.
• Apply effective project management practices by following established procedures, meeting milestones, adapting to changing needs, and supporting program evaluation and reporting.
• Foster teamwork and professionalism, encouraging cooperation and respect among all participants while actively supporting Texas Aerospace Scholars goals.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and responsible use of time, equipment, and resources while protecting confidentiality, maintaining secure operations, and modeling stewardship for all students.

Required Qualifications

Candidate must meet the following requirements and qualifications:

• US Citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Texas Teaching Certification required
• Must be certified and reside in the state of Texas
• Three years successful classroom teaching experience in grades 7-12 or college level required.
• Able to commit to the Ignition online course from January 4 – March 27, 2027

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Education, Science, Mathematics or Engineering
• Proficiency with Computer Aided Design Software, Onshape preferred

Salary Grade: AH Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule Requisition Number: req6692 Posting Close Date: 11/29/2026 at 6 pm CST