UT University Charter School Instructional Aide (The Woodlands)

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% 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 position is located at an alternative education campus at the Nexus Children’s Specialty Hospital in the Woodlands. 100% of the students have diverse learning needs and a high percentage of students receive special education. The total number of students at the school is about 16 students who range from 6th-12th grades. This is a year-round (10 months, 194 days) position from August 1st to May 31. The salary will be spread over 12 months. Start date is August 1, 2024. A new hire for this position will be required to attend 2 days of paid new employee orientation on July 30, 2024 and July 31, 2024 in Austin, Texas.

• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28,867.00 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

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• High school
• Middle school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school
• Public school

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with school-age children: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Texas Educational Aide II or III Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• The Woodlands, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person