12 Classroom Teachers; Longview

9-12 Classroom Teachers (Longview)

Job Type/Hours per Week:
Full‑Time/40 Hours;
Monday through Friday 7:30 am‑4:00 pm.

Salary:
Commensurate with Experience.

Hiring Department:
University Academy.

The UT Tyler University Academy Longview Campus is building a pool of qualified applicants for Grade 9‑12 Classroom Teachers. UTTUA is an open‑enrollment charter school that serves students in Tyler, Longview, and Palestine. We utilize project‑based learning and STEM‑focused curricula. Classroom teachers will provide instruction both face‑to‑face through project‑based learning and online, and will be supported by a Campus Director, University Academy Central Office administrators, professional development specialists, and university faculty.

Teachers are expected to participate in graduate‑level work. Those not currently holding a master’s degree will be expected to be enrolled in a program as part of the compensation package. The position is a 9‑month university appointment, predicated on performance, enrollment, and continued successful operations of the charter school.

• Direct instruction of students.
• Curriculum development and lesson planning.
• Classroom and student management.
• Communication and outreach.
• Assist with other campus activities as needed: breakfast/lunch duty, pick‑up duty, etc.
• Collaborate with colleagues, including participation in professional learning communities (PLCs) with all teachers at the campus and with teachers at other campuses using distance technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Appropriate grade/subject certification.

• Content knowledge; knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to integrate multiple technologies.
• Ability to integrate project‑based learning.
• Ability to integrate STEM disciplines.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Experience working with special needs students.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize teams and meet deadlines.

This position is for 192 school days following the University Academy District Calendar each school year (typically mid‑August to early June). The role has no vacation accrual since summers are off. Pay is distributed on a 12‑month basis to cover pay/benefits through the summer, with monthly salary prorated according to the number of remaining school days if start date is mid‑year.

The retirement plan for this position is the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by the time of hire.

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff. Action Employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.