4-8 Classroom Teachers (Palestine)

Position Information

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: Please combine all documents into one prior to uploading. 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 (must be notarized).

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 at: https://www.uttua.org/departments/human-resources/files/affidavit-pre-employment-1.pdf. It is required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and must be notarized.

Job Summary

The UT Tyler University Academy Palestine Campus is building a pool of qualified applicants for Grade 4-8 Classroom Teachers. UT Tyler University Academy (UTTUA) is an open-enrollment charter school serving students in Tyler, Longview, and Palestine. It utilizes 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 participate in graduate level work, and those not holding a master's degree will enroll in a program as part of the compensation package. The position is a 9-month university appointment, based on performance, enrollment, and continued 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 participating in professional learning communities (PLCs) with teachers at the campus and other campuses using distance technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's 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 following the University Academy District Calendar (typically mid-August to early June). It has no vacation accrual since summers are off and will be paid on a 12-month distribution. Dependent on start date, the monthly salary may be prorated.

About The University of Texas at Tyler: The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the University of Texas System. Founded in 1971, it enrolls 10,000 students across six colleges. For more information, visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information: The retirement plan is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to position requirements. This position is security-sensitive per Texas Education Code Section 51.215.