Life Skills School Teacher

utaustin; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning access

Library access

Job summary

University of Texas-University Charter School seeks a Life Skills School Teacher for its Liberty Hill, TX site. The role supports students with severe disabilities in a non-traditional, therapeutic residential setting within a public charter school framework.

You will implement IEP/504 plans, align with TEKS, and collaborate with teachers and specialists to promote academic and life skills development across grades K-12.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Special Education EC-12 teaching certification.
• Knowledge of TEKS and Texas curriculum standards.
• Ability to work in non-traditional school settings with diverse needs.
• Proficiency with technology as required by the district.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and growth.
• Plan and use interventions and materials to add educational value for each student.
• Implement UT-UCS curriculum standards and student IEP/504 accommodations.
• Maintain open communication with staff, parents, and students.
• Manage student behavior per treatment plan and codes of conduct.
• Conduct ongoing assessment to inform instruction.
• Participate in faculty and staff development meetings.

Skills

Special Education EC-12 certification

Trauma-informed

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Job Posting Title

Life Skills School Teacher

Hiring Department

College of Education

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Position Duration

Expected to Continue Until Jul 31, 2027

Location

LEANDER, TX

Job Details

General Notes

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, with 8.25% 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

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits

This Life Skills Teacher position is located in Liberty Hill, Texas at the University of Texas-University Charter School's Hope House Campus.

This residential school campus is located at a partner residential home center campus in a non-traditional alternative educational setting that focuses on serving students with severe and profound disabilities requiring life skills supports.

The school serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grades.

This position is on a year-round 194 day 11-month school calendar, August - June.

Salary will be spread over 12 months.

This is a one year termed position - Renewal for this position is based on performance and student enrollment.

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 and Teacher Retention Allotment.

Purpose

This teaching position is located at a partner residential treatment center campus in a non-traditional alternative educational setting that focuses on the therapeutic treatment of children.

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 Texas Special Education EC-12 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.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of student teaching or approved internship.

Salary Range

$57,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Classrooms are located within a residential treatment facility.

Required Materials

Resume/CV 3 work