12 Classroom Teachers; Tyler

9-12 Classroom Teachers (Tyler)

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

Salary: Commensurate with Experience.

Hiring Department: University Academy.

We are building a pool of qualified applicants for Grade 9-12 Classroom Teachers in the University Academy Tyler Campus. The charter school serves students in Tyler, Longview, and Palestine. We utilize Project and Problem Based Learning models with a STEM focus. Classroom teachers will provide instruction both face‑to‑face through project‑based learning and online. Teachers will be supported by a Campus Director, Central Office Administrators, Professional Development Specialists, and university faculty.

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

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

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

• Content 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 days following the University Academy District calendar each school year (mid‑August to early June). There is no vacation accrual since summer is off. The position is paid on a 12‑month distribution so that pay and benefits run through the summer. The monthly salary may be prorated according to the number of school days remaining at the start date.

The retirement plan is the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). The position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215; the employer may obtain criminal history record information.

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