UT High School Teacher - Special Education

Job Posting Title:

UT High School Teacher - Special Education

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Hiring Department:

UT High School

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

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 High School. 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
• 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

The University of Texas at Austin’s High School (UTHS) Special Purpose District provides programs and services to help high school students, teachers and families across Texas and the world. UTHS strives to help and assist students as they move along their educational pathways. As a proud member of the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin, UTHS works to fill “gaps” in the Texas educational landscape and thrives in the service to others. This position requires fingerprinting and successful completion of a background check. Start date is August 1, 2025.

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Purpose

The Secondary Online Teacher serves students in grades 9–12 by delivering high-quality virtual instruction in a core subject area. This role emphasizes effective teaching practices, proactive communication with students and families, ongoing progress monitoring, and collaboration through the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to promote student success. Teachers also support college and career readiness, including Advanced Placement (AP) coursework where applicable, and provide technical guidance and learning management system navigation to help students effectively engage with their online learning environment.

Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery

• Deliver engaging, TEKS-aligned instruction in assigned content area(s) using the district’s online learning platforms (e.g., Canvas, Skyward, Box).
• Demonstrate content expertise and, when applicable, familiarity with AP or dual credit standards to support college readiness.
• Maintain a positive and comprehensive virtual classroom environment that fosters student participation and academic growth.
• Provide timely, specific, and constructive feedback on student work.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance, engagement, and progress toward academic goals.
• Develop and deliver live and asynchronous instruction using the learning management system and integrated virtual tools.
• Create a classroom culture that actively promotes participation, collaboration, and academic success in a virtual setting.
• Provide Canvas navigation support and general technical assistance to promote successful course access and completion.

Student Monitoring and Communication

• Communicate regularly with students and guardians regarding academic progress, course expectations, and support options.
• Identify students in need of additional academic or behavioral support using MTSS protocols.
• Collaborate with MTSS teams and administrators to develop and implement intervention strategies.
• Document communication and support efforts in accordance with program requirements.
• Maintain awareness of student needs and ensure approp