Instructional Assistant, UT High School

University of Texas at Austin

About The Position

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 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 Purpose Assist classroom teacher with instruction and supervision of students.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience.

Responsibilities

Works with the teacher in planning and implementing a program of instruction that adheres to the school’s philosophy, goals and objectives.
Works with the teacher in making purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
Works with the teacher in planning and implementing a program of study designed to meet individual needs of students.
Works with the teacher in creating an environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
Works with the teacher in encouraging student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
Works with the teacher in providing progress through authentic observations.
Uses effective oral and written expression.
Works with the teacher in recognizing learning problems and makes referrals as appropriate alongside the teacher.
Works with the teacher in developing, in accordance with school guidelines, reasonable rules of engagement behaviors and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.
Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision and engagement of students.
Works with the teacher in providing for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.
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, with 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