Instructional Aide

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This instructional aide teaching support position is located at the prestigious University of Texas Elementary School (UTES) in downtown Austin, Texas. This 194 days (traditional school calendar) position is from August 1st to May 31. The University of Texas Elementary School is a public charter school and follows all state and federal regulations for public school services. UTES 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. Salary will be spread over 12 months.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or adults who have special needs.
• Ability to work and interact with students with significant mental and physical disabilities.
• Knowledge of special skills required to work with students having special needs.
• Ability to demonstrate patience while working with students.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Educational Aide I Certificate from the State Board for Educator Certification within one year of employment.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience working with special needs students.
• Educational Aide II or III Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with instruction and behavior management.
• Work with individual student to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist assigned student throughout school day, inside and outside classroom.
• Provide approved behavior management and intervention. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or student behavior as needed.
• Tutor student(s) as assigned.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of the student.
• Help students take care of physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with assigned student and/or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist the teacher in collecting and maintaining student data, administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Assist with assessment as assigned.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Provide supervision of the classroom in the absence of the teacher.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers when needed.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

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%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Paid sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED