Job Description

Region:

13

School District/Employer:

UT High School

District Category/Employer:

Campus, College/University,

Position:

,

Assignment Level:

Level

• High School

Area

• Special Education

Job Title:

UT High School Instructional Assistant - Partial Remote

School:

The University of Texas at Austin School District

Campus Description:

The University of Texas at Austin High School District offers two online high schools to over 1000 full time students, and online courses, exams, and services to thousands of students and educators across Texas and beyond. The UTHS District team members work on-site at the UT-Austin Main Campus. UTHS District is an accredited public high school district, designated as a special purpose district established in 1999.

Date Posted:

4/13/2026

Deadline:

Until Filled

Openings:

1

Commitment:

Full Time

Description/Notes:

This position requires reporting to work on the UT Austin main campus; however, currently the UT High School District is piloting a hybrid remote schedule. This position requires remote internet access.

Purpose:
Assist classroom teacher with instruction and supervision of students.

Responsibilities
-Works with the teacher in planning and implementing a program of instruction that adheres to the school’s philosophy, goals and objectives.
-Works with the teacher in making purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
-Works with the teacher in planning and implementing a program of study designed to meet individual needs of students.
-Works with the teacher in creating an environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
-Works with the teacher in encouraging student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
-Works with the teacher in providing progress through authentic observations.
Uses effective oral and written expression.
Works with the teacher in recognizing learning problems and makes referrals as appropriate alongside the teacher.
Works with the teacher in developing, in accordance with school guidelines, reasonable rules of engagement behaviors and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.
Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision and engagement of students.
Works with the teacher in providing for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
Educational Aide III certification. Ability to work well with children. Ability to maintain data on students. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. General knowledge of office equipment. High School Diploma or GED equivalency. Copy of high school diploma and OFFICIAL college transcripts from each college attended will be required upon employment. Educational Aide III Certificate from the State Board for Educator Certification within 90 days of employment. All positions at the university are security sensitive and a background check will be conducted on all new applicants hired. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:
At least two years of experience.

Satisfactory outcomes of fingerprinting and criminal background check required.

Salary Range:

$32,592 + depending on qualifications

Benefits:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).

See the UT-Austin HR website for information regarding benefits:

How To Apply:

Complete an online application at the UT-Austin website at
Search for the job requisition ID "R_00045280"

Or, copy and paste the following URL to apply for the position:

Upload the required materials including the following:
1) Resume/CV
2) Three work references with their current contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
3) 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Remote work

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