Instructional Aide

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 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 Instructional Aide support position is located at the Safe Haven Youth Ranch in Hempstead, Texas. The instructional aide will support a Lead Teacher and students in special education in a medically specialized setting. This is a 10 month/194 day per year position from August 1st to May 31. 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. A candidate for this position will need to have a level III Educational Aide certification or be willing to complete within the first 90 days of employment.

• 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

$32,592+ per year, depending on qualifications

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32,592.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person