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Job Posting Title:
UT High School Teacher - Math
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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 from FLSA
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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.
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 appropriate instructional strategies are in place.
• Implement individualized accommodations and modifications for students receiving special services, including 504, SPED, ESL, and Gifted/Talented programs.
• Participate in ARD and 504 meetings, contributing to the development and implementation of support plans.

Tutoring and Exam Support

• Develop or facilitate study sessions, exam development, and academic interventions to address learning gaps.
• Provide tutoring services through synchronous and asynchronous formats as needed.
• Support student readiness for standardized assessments, including STAAR and AP exams.
• Proctor assessments in compliance with district and testing agency policies, reporting irregularities when applicable.
• Assist students with navigating exam procedures and accessing test preparation tools.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain active Texas teacher certification and uphold the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
• Participate in required professional development, district initiatives, and school events.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and other professional learning opportunities to stay aligned with instructional expectations and district goals.
• Attend occasional evening or weekend webinars, meetings, or regional travel events as required.
• Support student engagement efforts, including extracurricular activities, clubs, and special events.
• Collaborate regularly with the Learning Specialist (LS) team to ensure instructional alignment, share best practices, and support continuous course improvement.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education, mathematics, or a closely related field and two years of secondary teaching experience. Texas Teacher Certification in Mathematics 7-12 and at least two years of experience teaching secondary mathematics courses in Texas public schools. Experience designing instruction and assessments for high school mathematics courses. Comprehensive understanding of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), STAAR expectations, and best practices in mathematics instruction, lesson design, tutoring, and assessment. Experience implementing support for a variety of student group needs, at-risk, emergent bilingual, Gifted/Talented, adult learners, 504, and special education. Successful experience supporting students to achieve targeted objectives and tracking and reporting student data. Experience with online instruction. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task with high level of proficiency. Professional demeanor. Advanced technology skills for design and delivery of online instruction or online tutoring. Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in education, mathematics, or a closely related field. More than two years of teaching experience. More than two years of experience teaching secondary mathematics courses in Texas public schools. Experience teaching multiple high school mathematics courses, such as adult learner courses, online courses, Pre-AP/AP, Dual Credit, or IB. Experience in a leadership role in an educational setting, such as Professional Learning Community Lead or Department Chair. Experience developing and delivering professional development to educators. In-depth understanding of the TEKS, Texas Education Code, FERPA, and graduation requirements. Extensive knowledge of best practices in assessment proctoring and scoring. Experience working with k-12 mathematics curriculum, instruction, or assessment in an online learning management system, such as Canvas LMS. Educator certification in multiple subject areas. Experience developing or facilitating online instruction. Experience leading trainings for teachers for curriculum, social emotional, G/T, Advanced Placement, or emergent bilingual strategies. Experience with blended learning instruction. Experience presenting or marketing at conferences.
Salary Range
$66,797 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions

• Hybrid role: Two assigned onsite days per week on campus in Austin, TX.
• Work is performed using virtual tools and platforms, requiring a reliable internet connection and proficiency in digital communication tools.
• May require occasional evening meetings to accommodate family schedules.
• Occasional travel for compliance meetings, professional development, or staff training at UT High School's Austin office.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
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.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX