Teacher, Special Education Teacher

Job Posting

Title:

Teacher

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- Hiring Department:

University of Texas Charter School

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- Position Open To:

All Applicants

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- Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

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- FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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- Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

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- Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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- Location:

HEMPSTEAD, TX

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- Job Details:

General Notes

You will make a difference!

You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students and colleagues. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll love working in the UT Charter School System. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

* Salaries that are highly competitive with the local ISD

* Eligibility for annual merit-based permanent salary increases

* Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)

* Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options

* Paid sick time, and holidays

* Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8% employer matching funds

* Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)

* Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

* Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities

* Tuition assistance

* Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets

* Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff

* For more details, please see: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

This Teacher position is located in Hempstead, Texas at the University of Texas-University Charter School. All of the school services are provided on site at the Safe Haven Youth Ranch in Hempstead. This is a 10 month/194 day per year position from August 1st to May 31. Salary is spread over 12 months. The University of Texas-University Charter School is a public charter school and follows all state and federal regulations for public school services.

The University of Texas-University Charter School is a part of the University of Texas at Austin's College of Education and participates in the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment.

Purpose

To serve as a secondary classroom teacher

Responsibilities

* Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

* Effectively plan and use appropriate instructional interventions, strategies, activities, materials, and equipment to add educational value for each student. ESL, GT, at-risk, etc.

* Comply with UT-UCS curriculum standards and all relevant policies and procedures UT, UT-UCS, and campus. Implement each student's IEP and 504 accommodations as stated.

* Establish and maintain open communication with the principal, professional support personnel, teachers, facility staff, parents, and students.

* Manage student behavior effectively and in accordance with the treatment plan if applicable, the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.

* Conduct ongoing, formal, and informal assessment of student learning. Utilize data effectively to inform instruction.

* Participate in faculty meetings, committee meetings and staff development as required.

Required Qualifications

Valid Texas ELAR 4-8 or equivalent teaching certification. Knowledge of assigned subject or subjects. Understanding of TEKS and the curriculum standards of the State of Texas. General knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a non-traditional school setting with special needs students of varying abilities and interests. Maintain awareness and understanding of the role that trauma may play in the lives of our students.

Proficiency in technology and technology applications to the level specified by the district. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. This position requires fingerprinting. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Valid Texas ESL certification and at least 2 years experience working with students with varied special education needs.

Salary Range

$63,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Classrooms are located within a residential treatment facility.

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 in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required…