Job Posting Title:
Field Trainer/ Analyst
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Hiring Department:
Special Education
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2026
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
Purpose
The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk is seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to provide support to multiple projects, including LASO – Strong Foundations, Tiered Interventions Using Evidence-Based Research (TIER), and Texas Reading Academies. This candidate may also support additional projects, as determined by the direct supervisor.
Responsibilities
Support the director and manager of the LASO - Strong Foundations Planning and Implementation grants with LEAs in Texas and beyond with technical support, professional learning and coaching.
Support Tiered Interventions Using Evidence-Based Research (TIER) - collaborate with the project director and TIER team to support school districts with MTSS, including data collection and analysis, planning and presenting professional learning, and coaching and technical assistance.
Support Texas Reading Academies - assist the project director with the coaching of district cohort leaders. Assist with monthly PLC meetings, site visits, and email communication.
Schedule, plan, and respond to emails with and for the STAR Team Project Coordinator
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
This position requires proven educational leadership skills and an eagerness to collaborate with a diverse group of support providers and LEAs across the state of Texas and beyond. The desired mindset for this position would be a willingness to walk alongside others and engage in a partnership to learn and implement research-based best practices for educators.
The ideal candidate should have: A bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience. At least 3 years of classroom teaching experience, 1-2 years of related experience focused on educational programs, which may be a part of a university program or internship. Research experience and presenting skills are a plus. Must be a certified classroom teacher in Texas. A certified cohort leader or willing to become certified.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in relevant field
Bilingual in Spanish in all aspects of listening, speaking, reading, and writing
Additional teacher certifications in Texas
Salary Range
$51,000 - $52,000
Working Conditions
Typical office environment
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.
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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.
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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.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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 are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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