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The classroom teacher will provide instruction to students both face-to-face through project-based learning and online. The teacher will be supported by a Campus Director, University Academy Central Office Administrators, Ingenuity Center Professional Development Specialists, and university faculty. The classroom teacher will be expected to participate in daily teaming and project development with all teachers at the campus as well as teachers at other campuses using distance technologies. The classroom teacher will be responsible for curriculum development, lesson planning, communication and outreach, classroom management, integrating multiple technologies, collaborating with colleagues, and integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. Teachers will be expected to participate in graduate level work, and those teachers not currently holding master’s degree will be expected to be enrolled in a program as part of the compensation package. The position will be a 9 month university appointment, predicated on performance, enrollment, and continued successful operations of the charter school.

UT Tyler University Academy is looking to build a pool of candidates for classroom teachers.  As openings become available, applicants will be selected for interviews. Some campuses will have specific openings and are listed below with the corresponding Job ID #.

Tyler (2024-2025 school year)

• EC-6 Classroom Teacher (pooled posting; Job ID # 11444)
• 4-8 Classroom Teacher (pooled posting; Job ID # 11447)
• 9-12 Classroom Teacher (pooled posting; Job ID # 11450)

Longview (2024-2025 school year)

• EC-6 Classroom Teacher (pooled posting; Job ID # 11442)
• 4-8 Classroom Teacher (pooled posting; Job ID # 11445)
• 9-12 Classroom Teacher (pooled posting; Job ID # 11448)
• NEW 1st Grade Classroom Teacher (pooled posting; Job ID # 11442)
• NEW Kindergarten Classroom Teacher (pooled posting; Job ID # 11442)

Palestine (2024-2025 school year)

• EC-6 Classroom Teacher (pooled posting; Job ID # 11443)
• 4-8 Classroom Teacher (pooled posting; Job ID # 11446)
• 9-12 Classroom Teacher (pooled posting; Job ID # 11449)
   

Job Type/Hours per Week 

Full-Time/40 hours; Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:00pm.

Salary

Commensurate with experience. 

Other Information 

This position is for 192 days which follow the University Academy District Calendar each school year (varies year-to-year, typically mid-August to early June). This position will have no vacation accrual since summers are off. This position will be paid on a 12-month distribution to have their pay/benefits through the summer. Dependent on start date, the monthly salary may be prorated according to the number of school days remaining (192-day calendar).

• Competitive Salary Structure
• TRS System
• Sick leave
• Health – $0 premium for employee
• Dental
• Vision Care
• Prescription Drug Program
• Term Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• UTFLEX (Med. And Dependent Care)
• Long Term Care

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Appropriate grade/subject certification.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Content knowledge; knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to integrate multiple technologies
• Ability to integrate project-based learning.
• Ability to integrate STEM disciplines.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Experience working with special needs students.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize teams and meet deadlines.

Application should include resume and cover letter including answers to the following questions:

• Describe your experience and philosophy as it relates to project-based learning.
• Describe your experience and philosophy as it relates to distance education.
• Describe your experience and philosophy as it relates to the daily routine of teaching.

Submit your resume, cover letter, three references, transcripts, a copy of your certifications, and the Declaration of Applicant Form to the UT Tyler Career Portal using the following postings. No resumes can be accepted by email.  The Declaration page is required and must be merged with your resume prior to uploading.

 

Applicants that meet the criteria, will be invited for an on-site interview with the administration of the University Academy.

The School Nurse (RN) will maintain required immunization records, perform State mandated health screenings, track communicable diseases, respond to emergencies, provide direct care to students, faculty, and staff, and implement district school health programs at their campus under the supervision of the District Nurse.

Palestine (2024-2025 school year)

• School Nurse RN (Job ID # 12540)

Job Type/Hours per Week 

40 Hours Per Week

Salary

$45,000 annually

Other Information

• This position is for 192 days which follow the University Academy District Calendar each school year (varies year-to-year, mid-Aug to early June).
• They will have no vacation accrual since they have summers off, they should be paid on a 12-month distribution in order to have their pay/benefits through the summer.
• Dependent on start date, the monthly salary will be prorated according to the number of school days remaining.

• Competitive Salary Structure
• TRS System
• Health – $0 premium for employee
• Dental
• Vision Care
• Prescription Drug Program
• Term Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• UTFLEX (Med. And Dependent Care)
• Long Term Care

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Gather Student Information; Set Up and Evaluate Records.
• Provide Student Care.
• Manage Unexpected or Emergency Situations that are Commonly Seen in Assigned Specialty Population
• Administer and Document State Mandated Testing for the Student Population.
• Assist District School Nurse with other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

• Graduate of an accredited RN school of Nursing w/ current Texas License
• Current Texas Registered Nursing License
• CPR (Healthcare Provider) certification
• 2 years of clinical nursing experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Experience working with special needs students.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize teams and meet deadlines.

Submit your resume, cover letter, three references, and the Declaration of Applicant Form to the UT Tyler Career Portal.  No resumes can be accepted by email.  The Declaration page is required and must be merged with your resume prior to uploading.