Job Description

Region:

13

School District/Employer:

UT High School

District Category/Employer:

Campus, College/University,

Position:

,

Assignment Level:

Level

• High School

Area

• Student Services

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:

4/17/2026

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 has a hybrid remote schedule. This position requires remote internet access.

Purpose:
The Instructional Assistant provides instructional, administrative, and student support to assist with daily campus operations and to support student learning. This position works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, counselors, and other staff to promote instructional continuity, student engagement, and effective school operations.

Responsibilites:

Counselor and Registrar Support
-Provides general support related to student records, enrollment, and withdrawals.
-Assists with maintaining accurate documentation and data in accordance with district and state requirements.
-Communicates with appropriate campus staff regarding student information and record needs as directed.

Instructional and Teacher Support
-Supports teachers in the delivery of instruction aligned with curriculum and learning objectives.
-Assists in creating and maintaining a positive learning environment that supports student engagement and academic progress.
-Provides academic assistance to students individually or in small groups during instructional and support times.
-Monitors student participation, engagement, and progress and shares observations with instructional staff.
-Reinforces instructional, behavioral, and engagement expectations aligned with school guidelines.
-Assists with instructional coverage or supervision during brief teacher absences or transitions as assigned.

Administrative and Operational Support
-Provides administrative and operational support to campus leadership and instructional staff.
-Assists with documentation, data entry, tracking, and general record maintenance.
-Supports campus programs, initiatives, and instructional logistics as assigned.
-Assists with organizing, preparing, and distributing instructional materials and resources.

Professional Responsibilities and Other Duties
-Maintains confidentiality of student, staff, and campus information.
-Communicates professionally and effectively with students, staff, and stakeholders.
-Collaborates with campus teams to support instructional and operational priorities.
-Performs additional duties as assigned to meet campus needs and support student success.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
Educational Aide certification or the ability to obtain an Educational Aide Certificate from the State Board for Educator Certification within 90 days of employment. Ability to work well with students. 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. 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:

$40,000 + 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_00045681"

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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