Art Teacher

University of Texas at Austin•Waco, TX

1d•$57,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Art Teacher works at the University of Texas-University Charter School in Waco, Texas, providing instruction to students in grades 6–12 in a small classroom setting at the Methodist Children’s Home residential facility. Classes typically have 15 or fewer students. The school provides services on site and follows state and federal regulations for public school services. This position follows a traditional 194-day, 10-month school calendar from August through May, with salary paid over 12 months. The school is part of the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education and participates in the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment.

Requirements

Valid Texas Art EC–12 teaching certification.
Knowledge of the assigned subject or subjects.
Understanding of TEKS and Texas state curriculum standards.
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a non-traditional school setting with students with special needs and varying abilities and interests.
Ability to maintain awareness and understanding of the role trauma may play in students’ lives.
Technology and technology-application proficiency at the level specified by the district.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Fingerprinting is required.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of student teaching or an approved internship.
ESL certification.

Responsibilities

Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
Plan and use instructional interventions, strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that add educational value for each student, including ESL, gifted and talented, and at-risk students.
Follow UT-UCS curriculum standards and relevant university, school system, and campus policies and procedures; implement each student’s IEP and Section 504 accommodations.
Maintain open communication with the principal, professional support personnel, teachers, facility staff, parents, and students.
Manage student behavior in accordance with applicable treatment plans, the Student Code of Conduct, and the student handbook.
Conduct ongoing formal and informal assessments of student learning and use data to inform instruction.
Participate in faculty and committee meetings and staff development as required.

Benefits

Competitive salary relative to local independent school districts.
Eligibility for annual merit-based permanent salary increases.
Competitive health benefits, with employee premiums covered at 100% and family premiums covered at 50%.
Voluntary vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
Paid sick time and holidays.
Teacher Retirement System of Texas defined-benefit retirement plan.
Additional voluntary retirement programs: 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity and 457(b) deferred compensation.
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
Free LinkedIn Learning training and professional conference opportunities.
Tuition assistance.
Employee discount program, including athletic tickets.
Free access to UT Austin libraries and museums with a staff ID card.