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University of Texas at Austin is hiring an Art Teacher. The role involves teaching art to students in grades 6-12 in small classes of 15 or fewer at the University of Texas-University Charter School, a public charter school housed at the Methodist Children’s Home residential facility in Waco, Texas. The teacher plans instruction, assesses student learning, and works with school and facility staff, parents, and students on a 10-month school-year calendar.

Highlights

Plan and deliver art instruction using appropriate interventions, strategies, activities, and materials, adapting for ESL, gifted and talented, and at-risk students.
Create a classroom environment suited to the physical, social, and emotional development of students in a residential treatment setting.
Implement each student’s IEP and 504 accommodations and follow UT-UCS curriculum standards and campus policies.
Manage student behavior in line with each student’s treatment plan, the Student Code of Conduct, and the student handbook.
Assess student learning through formal and informal methods and use the data to inform instruction.
Communicate openly with the principal, support personnel, teachers, facility staff, parents, and students, and take part in faculty meetings, committees, and staff development.
Hold a valid Art EC-12 Texas teaching certification and a bachelor’s degree, with an understanding of TEKS and the State of Texas curriculum standards and the ability to work with special needs students in a non-traditional school setting.
Preferred qualifications include at least one year of student teaching or an approved internship and ESL certification.
Pay of $57,000 plus, depending on qualifications, on a 194-day school calendar from August through May with salary spread over 12 months.

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Position Details

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: WACO, TX

Purpose

This Art Teacher position is located in Waco, Texas at the University of Texas-University Charter School. The Teacher will provide instruction for students in grades 6-12 in a small classroom setting within a public charter school located at a residential facility (Methodist Children’s Home). Class size is typically 15 or fewer students. All of the school services are provided on site at the Methodist Children’s Home in Waco This position is on 194 days (10-month) traditional school calendar going from August through May. 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.

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 Art EC-12 Texas 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. ESL certification.

Salary Range

$57,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Classrooms are located within a residential treatment facility.

Required Materials

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

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%); Teachers Retirement System of Texas defined benefit retirement plan; 403(b) and 457(b) programs; tuition assistance. For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits

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.

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.

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.

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