Life Skills SPED Teacher – Hospital-Based Charter School

University of Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary vs local ISD

Health benefits (employee premium paid

Vision, Dental, Life, Disability

Paid sick time and holidays

TRS retirement with employer matching

403(b) and 457(b) plans

Flexible spending accounts

LinkedIn Learning access

Tuition assistance

Staff library access

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is hiring a Life Skills Special Education Teacher for its University Charter School located at Nexus Children’s Hospital Houston Campus. This 194-day position runs August through May with salary spread across 12 months. Start date is immediate, with a 40-hour work week in Houston, TX.

The role requires Texas special education certification and collaboration with a pediatric hospital team. Salary starts around $65,000 with adjustments based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Special Education EC-12 certification.
• Core Subject EC-6 certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of TEKS and Texas curriculum standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and development.
• Plan and implement instructional interventions and activities.
• Implement students' IEP and 504 accommodations.
• Maintain open communication with staff, parents, and students.
• Manage student behavior per policies and procedures.
• Conduct ongoing assessment and use data to inform instruction.
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development.

Skills

Special Education EC-12

Core Subject EC-6

TEKS knowledge

Curriculum instruction

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed approach

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is hiring a Life Skills Special Education Teacher for its University Charter School located at Nexus Children’s Hospital Houston Campus. This 194-day position runs August through May with salary spread across 12 months. Start date is immediate, with a 40-hour work week in Houston, TX.

The role requires Texas special education certification and collaboration with a pediatric hospital team. Salary starts around $65,000 with adjustments based on qualifications.