THRIVE Coach

A THRIVE Coach serves as a multi-faceted partner to districts, campuses, mentors, and ECTs to support the implementation of a multi-layered mentoring system that strengthens educator growth, campus culture, and teacher retention. Grounded in asset-based, human-centered coaching and systems thinking, the THRIVE Coach builds relationships across roles, facilitates professional learning, supports leadership development, and uses data to inform continuous improvement. This role operates at the intersection of coaching, facilitation, program implementation, and evaluation, adapting responsibilities based on district context (THRIVE, PREP, or blended engagement). The THRIVE Coach is both a connector and catalyst, helping districts move toward a self-sustaining culture of growth and mentorship. 

Average Weekly Hours: 10-20 Hours  

Pay Rate (Hourly): $40/Hour  

Locations: Houston Area, Laredo Area, Rio Grande Valley Area

Responsibilities 

Relationship-Building & Systems Bridging 

• Build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with campus leaders, mentor teachers, ECTs, and district leaders. 

• Serve as a bridge across layers of the system (ECTs, mentors, campus leadership, district leadership), ensuring alignment and communication. 

• Elevate educator voice to strengthen campus culture and inform mentoring and leadership practices. 

• Support districts in navigating shifts in leadership structures, roles, and responsibilities connected to mentoring and induction. 

Coaching & Direct Support 

• Provide coaching and support to: Campus leaders (e.g., leadership coaching focused on systems, practices, beliefs, and culture), Mentor teachers and mentor leads, ECTs (as needed, with emphasis on relationship-building and connection). 

• Model asset-based, non-evaluative, human-centered coaching approaches Adapt coaching intensity and caseload based on district engagement model, size, and needs o Support ECTs in developing a sense of belonging, agency, and professional confidence 

Professional Learning & Facilitation 

• Lead or co-facilitate professional learning experiences, including: THRIVE and/or PREP trainings, Mentor Academies, Design sessions for campus and district leaders, Communities of Practice (CoPs) or PLCs for mentors and leaders 

• Support PREP Leader Design sessions and district planning efforts 

• Customize facilitation and learning experiences based on district context and capacity 

• Coach leaders and mentors in facilitating their own learning spaces over time. 

Program Design & Implementation Support 

• Support districts in designing, refining, and implementing mentoring and induction structures aligned to THRIVE principles. 

• Partner with districts to clarify roles, responsibilities, and expectations within mentoring systems. 

• Help districts differentiate supports for engagement models (e.g. THRIVE, PREP, etc.). 

• Identify the opportunity for the development and refinement of tools, resources, and templates that support mentoring quality and consistency. 

• Support implementation pacing and sustainability planning. 

Data Collection, Reflection & Evaluation 

• Engage in data collection activities in partnership with campus and district leaders, including: Interaction logs, Surveys, Observation checklists, Focus groups and interviews, Artifact review and documentation. 

• Use data to identify needs, patterns, and opportunities for growth at campus and district levels. 

• Support districts in understanding and using data to inform mentoring practices and leadership decisions. 

• Contribute to evaluation efforts that assess culture, climate, educator growth, and retention. 

• Document coaching activities, trends, and insights to support continuous improvement and reporting requirements. 

Leadership Development & Capacity Building 

• Coach campus and district leaders in building systems that support mentorship, distributed leadership, and educator growth. 

• Support leaders in shifting from compliance-based to learning-oriented mentoring structures. 

• Help leaders develop facilitation, coaching, and reflective leadership skills. 

• Encourage non-linear leadership pathways that allow educators to grow and lead while remaining connected to classrooms. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in education, human development, organizational leadership, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in education or a related field, including experience supporting early career teachers and/or mentors through coaching, facilitation, or leadership. 

• Strong understanding of mentoring, coaching, and adult learning principles Strong facilitation skills in both virtual and in-person settings. 

• Ability to build trust and navigate complex interpersonal and organizational dynamics. 

• Systems-thinking mindset with the ability to connect roles, structures, and practices. 

• Strong organizational and documentation skills, including managing multiple workstreams. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience as a campus-based or district-level leader (e.g., department lead, instructional lead, assistant principal, program lead). 

• Background in instructional coaching, leadership coaching, or large-scale program implementation. 

• Familiarity with evaluation, continuous improvement, or improvement science approaches, including the use of qualitative and/or quantitative data to inform practice. 

Salary Range 

$40/hour 

Required Materials 

• Resume/CV 

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor 

• 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. 

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.