Teacher

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
• 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 LinkedIn 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 ID card
• For more details, please see : https : / / hr.utexas.edu / prospective / benefits

Purpose

This Elective Teacher position is located in Waco, Texas at the University of Texas-University Charter School. This position will begin on August 11, 2025. The Teacher will provide instruction for students in grades 6-12 in a small classroom setting within a public charter school located at a residential facility (Methodist Children’s Home). Class size is typically 15 or fewer students. All of the school services are provided on site at the Methodist Children’s Home in Waco This position is on 194 days (10-month) traditional school calendar going from August through May. 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.

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 Core or Special Education EC-12 Texas 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.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of student teaching or approved internship. ESL certification.

Salary Range

$57,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Classrooms are located within a residential treatment facility.

Required Materials

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 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 Jobs. Before you apply though, 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. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

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

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.