Field Trainer/ Analyst

University of Texas; Utah; On-site; USD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Field Trainer/Analyst – Special Education to support multiple projects including LASO and TIER, plus Texas Reading Academies. You will coach districts, deliver professional learning, and coordinate MTSS activities with the project team.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience, 3+ years teaching, Texas teacher certification, and willingness to obtain cohort leader

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
• Certified Texas teacher and cohort leader or willing to become certified.
• Research experience and presentation skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the LASO - Strong Foundations planning and implementation grants with LEAs in Texas and beyond.
• Support MTSS with data collection, planning and professional learning.
• Assist with coaching district cohort leaders for Texas Reading Academies.
• Assist with monthly PLC meetings, site visits, and email communication.
• Schedule and respond to emails for the STAR Team Project Coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Educational leadership

Collaboration with LEAs

Coaching & professional learning

Data collection & analysis

Research & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Texas teacher certification

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Field Trainer/ Analyst – Special Education

Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: Immediately
Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2026
Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Purpose

The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk is seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to provide support to multiple projects, including LASO – Strong Foundations, Tiered Interventions Using Evidence-Based Research (TIER), and Texas Reading Academies. This candidate may also support additional projects, as determined by the direct supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Support the director and manager of the LASO - Strong Foundations Planning and Implementation grants with LEAs in Texas and beyond with technical support, professional learning and coaching.
• Support Tiered Interventions Using Evidence-Based Research (TIER) - collaborate with the project director and TIER team to support school districts with MTSS, including data collection and analysis, planning and presenting professional learning, and coaching and technical assistance.
• Support Texas Reading Academies - assist the project director with the coaching of district cohort leaders.
• Assist with monthly PLC meetings, site visits, and email communication.
• Schedule, plan, and respond to emails with and for the STAR Team Project Coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Proven educational leadership skills and an eagerness to collaborate with a diverse group of support providers and LEAs across the state of Texas and beyond.
• Willingness to walk alongside others and engage in a partnership to learn and implement research‑based best practices for educators.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
• 1-2 years of related experience focused on educational programs, which may be part of a university program or internship.
• Research experience and presenting skills are a plus.
• Must be a certified classroom teacher in Texas.
• A certified cohort leader or willing to become certified.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in relevant field
• Bilingual in Spanish in all aspects of listening, speaking, reading, and writing
• Additional teacher certifications in Texas

Salary Range

$51,000 - $52,000

Working Conditions

Typical office environment

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Employment Eligibility Verification

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Compliance

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