Job Type/Hours per Week
Full-Time/40 Hours; Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:00pm.
Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Hiring Department
University Academy
Required Application Materials
The application should include a resume, cover letter (limited to
no more than two (2) pages, single-sided), education transcripts, a
copy of any relevant certifications, three references that can be
contacted, and the Declaration of Applicant Form.
For Instruction Related Positions, include the
following:
The cover letter should include 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.
The Declaration of Applicant Form is located on this
website:
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The Declaration of Applicant Form is
REQUIRED by
the Texas Education Agency (TEA) when the applicant applies. A copy
of the signed form or photo of the signed form should be included
with the combined documents.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your ôresumeö, upload your combined
documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to ôCover Letterö or
ôReferencesö.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the
ôresumeö prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to
upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
The UT Tyler University Academy Longview Campus is currently
building a pool of qualified applicants for Grade EC-6 Classroom
Teachers.
UT Tyler University Academy (UTTUA) is an open-enrollment charter
school, serving students in Tyler, Longview, and Palestine. We
utilize Project and Problem Based Learning models with a STEM
focus. 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, Professional Development
Specialists, and university faculty. Teachers will be expected to
participate in graduate level work, and those teachers not
currently holding a masterĺs 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.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- Direct instruction of students.
- Curriculum development and lesson planning.
- Classroom and student management.
- Communication and outreach.
- Assist with other campus activities as needed: breakfast/lunch
duty, pick-up duty, etc.
Collaborate with colleagues, including participate in
professional learning communities (PLCs) with all the teachers at
the campus, as well as teachers at other campuses using distance
technologies.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelorĺs 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.
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).
About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious
University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located
throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls
10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled
along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests,
providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also
offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science
Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs
offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and
dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit
https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System
of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per
week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education
Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain
criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be
able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by
time of hire.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation,
gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things,
or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12&JobOpeningId=14878&PostingSeq=1
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