UT High School Learning Specialist/Teacher – CTE Full-time

UT High School Learning Specialist/Teacher – CTE

Hiring Department: UT High School

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

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 Charter School System. 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, with employer matching funds
• 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 July 29, 2026.

Purpose

Design and deliver high-quality online Career and Technical Education (CTE) instruction aligned to TEKS and industry standards to support student success in college and career pathways. This role combines innovative course development with engaging virtual teaching practices, while providing support for CTE initiatives, including P-TECH pathways. The position collaborates across teams and with external partners to enhance programs, monitor student outcomes, and ensure meaningful learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging online CTE courses, assessments, and instructional materials aligned to TEKS and industry standards. Apply best practices in online learning to create content that supports learners and prepares students for college and career pathways using Canvas and other instructional technologies.
• Teach and facilitate online CTE courses using research-based instructional strategies. Provide timely feedback, foster student engagement, and support mastery of course content through effective virtual communication, interactive learning experiences, and progress monitoring.
• Support the implementation and growth of CTE programs, including P-TECH pathways, by collaborating with internal teams and external partners. Contribute to pathway development, align coursework to workforce outcomes, and assist in coordinating resources, communication, and program requirements.
• Monitor student progress and outcomes to inform instructional decisions and provide targeted support. Collaborate with instructors, staff, and stakeholders to improve student success, support assessment initiatives (including credit by exam as applicable), and contribute to program development, training, and outreach efforts.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and secondary teaching experience. Texas Teacher Certification in either Computer Science 8-12, Technology Applications 6-12, Business and Finance 6-12, or Health Science 6-12. Experience designing instruction and assessments for high school CTE courses. Comprehensive understanding of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), STAAR expectations, and best practices in CTE instruction and assessment. Experience implementing support for a variety of student group needs, including emergent bilingual, Gifted/Talented, and special education students. 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. Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

More than five years of teaching experience. More than three years of experience teaching secondary CTE courses in Texas public schools. Three or more years' experience in a leadership role in an educational setting. 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. 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 English learner strategies. Experience with blended learning instruction. Experience presenting or marketing at conferences.

Salary Range

$67,200 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• Use of manual dexterity
• Position may require occasional work outside the normal work week
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, and/or carry at least 30 lbs.
• Prolonged and repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

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.