Life Skills Special Education Teacher

utaustin; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Retirement plan with employer matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Texas-University Charter School in Houston, TX is seeking a Life Skills Special Education Teacher to join the College of Education's Nexus Campus team.

In this role you will implement the IEP/504 plans, adapt instruction for students with autism and other developmental needs, and collaborate with therapists, nurses and teachers in a pediatric hospital setting. Competitive benefits and a strong support network are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Special Education EC-12 and Core Subject EC-6 certifications as required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a non-traditional school setting with diverse learners.
• Proficiency with technology per district standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and development.
• Effectively plan and use instructional interventions, strategies, activities, and materials to add educational value for each student.
• Implement each student's IEP and 504 accommodations as stated.
• Establish and maintain open communication with the principal, support personnel, teachers, parents, and students.
• Manage student behavior in line with the code of conduct and handbook.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to inform instruction.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees and staff development.

Skills

Texas Special Education EC-12

Core Subject EC-6

TEKS knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Trauma-informed

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Posting Title

Life Skills Special Education 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

Location

HOUSTON, TX

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, 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

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

Purpose

This teaching position is located in Houston, Texas at the University of Texas-University Charter School (Nexus Children's Hospital Houston Campus). This teaching position is located at a pediatric children's hospital in a non-traditional educational setting. Students at this campus receive inpatient and rehabilitative services for complex medical injuries/illnesses, autism/developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and other neurological diagnoses. This 194 days (traditional school calendar) position is from August 1st to May 31. 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. This is a termed position ending on July 31, 2027.

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 and any Core Subject EC-6 certifications. 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

• Valid Texas English as a Second Language Supplement EC-12 and American Sign Language EC-12 teaching certifications.
• At least one year of student teaching or approved internship.

Salary Range

$65,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Classrooms are located within a pediatric children's hospital in a non-traditional educational setting.

Required Materials

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