Instructional Aide

University of Texas; Hempstead (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Library access

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Instructional Aide for the Safe Haven location in Hempstead, TX. This 194-day position provides instructional support and supervision under the College of Education’s University Charter School, Aug 1 to May 31 with end date July 31, 2027.

Salary paid over 12 months, with benefits and state compliance. Responsibilities include aiding the teacher, preparing instructional materials, supervising students, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Educational Aide III Certification.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Educational Aide III Certificate from State Board within 90 days of employment.
• Background check required for finalists.
• Substitution of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision in the classroom in the absence of the teacher.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the day, inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with assessment as assigned.
• Uphold school rules and policies.
• Tutor students as assigned.
• Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems.

Skills

Work with children

Data management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Office equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Educational Aide III Certificate

Tools

None

Job description

Instructional Aide

Hiring Department: College of Education

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: HEMPSTEAD, TX

Position is located at Safe Haven in Hempstead, Texas at the University of Texas-University Charter School. This instructional support position is located in a non-traditional educational setting. This 194 days (traditional school calendar) position is from August 1st to May 31. This position is termed and is scheduled to end on July 31, 2027. The salary will be 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.

Purpose

Assist classroom teacher with instruction and supervision of students.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision in the classroom in the absence of the teacher.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers when needed.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Provide approved behavior management and intervention, including restraints, as required.
• Assist the teacher in collecting and maintaining student data, administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Assist with assessment as assigned.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as required.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Tutor students as assigned.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Aide III Certification.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Ability to maintain data on students.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• General knowledge of office equipment.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Copy of high school diploma and OFFICIAL college transcripts from each college attended will be required upon employment.
• Educational Aide III Certificate from the State Board for Educator Certification within 90 days of employment.
• All positions at the university are security sensitive and a background check will be conducted on all new applicants hired.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

At least two years of experience working with special needs students.

Salary Range

$32,592+ per year, depending on qualifications

Benefits

• 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 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 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

Required Materials

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

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.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF].

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and if this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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