Life Skills School Teacher

University of Texas at Austin•Leander, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This Life Skills Teacher position is located in Liberty Hill, Texas at the University of Texas-University Charter School’s Hope House Campus. This residential school campus is located at a partner residential home center campus in a non-traditional alternative educational setting that focuses on serving students with severe and profound disabilities requiring life skills supports. The school serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grades. This position is on a year-round 194 day 11-month school calendar, August - June. Salary will be spread over 12 months. This is a one year termed position - Renewal for this position is based on performance and student enrollment. The University of Texas-University Charter School is a public charter school and follows all state and federal regulations for public school services. The University of Texas-University Charter School is a part of the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education and participates in the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment and Teacher Retention Allotment. Start Date: 8/01/2026 Purpose This teaching position is located at a partner residential treatment center campus in a non-traditional alternative educational setting that focuses on the therapeutic treatment of children.

Requirements

Valid Texas Special Education EC-12 teaching certification.
Knowledge of assigned subject or subjects.
Understanding of TEKS and the curriculum standards of the State of Texas.
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a non-traditional school setting with special needs students of varying abilities and interests.
Maintain awareness and understanding of the role that trauma may play in the lives of our students.
Proficiency in technology and technology applications to the level specified by the district.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
This position requires fingerprinting.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of student teaching or approved internship.

Responsibilities

Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Effectively plan and use appropriate instructional interventions, strategies, activities, materials, and equipment to add educational value for each student. ESL, GT, at-risk, etc.
Comply with UT-UCS curriculum standards and all relevant policies and procedures UT, UT-UCS, and campus.
Implement each student's IEP and 504 accommodations as stated.
Establish and maintain open communication with the principal, professional support personnel, teachers, facility staff, parents, and students.
Manage student behavior effectively and in accordance with the treatment plan if applicable, the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
Conduct ongoing, formal, and informal assessment of student learning.
Utilize data effectively to inform instruction.
Participate in faculty meetings, committee meetings and staff development as required.

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 8.25% 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