UT High School Teacher Social Studies (partial remote)

Description/Notes:
This position requires reporting to work on the UT Austin main campus; however, currently the UT High School District has a hybrid remote schedule. This position requires remote internet access.

Purpose:
The Secondary Online Teacher serves students in grades 912 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 districts 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.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and two years of secondary teaching experience. Texas Teacher Certification in Social Studies 7-12. Experience designing instruction and assessments for high school Social Studies courses. Comprehensive understanding of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), STAAR expectations, and best practices in Social Studies 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. More than two years of teaching experience. More than two years of experience teaching secondary Social Studies courses in Texas public schools. Experience teaching multiple high school Social Studies 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 Social Studies 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.

Satisfactory outcomes of fingerprinting and criminal background check required.

How To Apply:
Complete an online application at the UT-Austin website at
Search for the job requisition ID "R_00039688"

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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.