Job Posting Title:
Senior Field Trainer/ Analyst----
Hiring Department:
Special Education----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA----
Earliest Start Date:
May 12, 2026----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk is seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to provide support to multiple projects, including Tiered Interventions Using Evidence-Based Research (TIER), Intervention Academies, SPED Leadership Impact Series, and Texas Reading Academies. This candidate may also support additional projects, as determined by the direct supervisor.
Responsible for meeting all expectations outlined in the TIER project’s Required Activity Document, including: advising and supporting Education Service Center representatives, TIER initiative members, and Local Education Agencies with training and coaching implementation needs.
Analyzing project data to create, implement, and monitor plans that increase participant learning of MTSS/TIER content.
Collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure aligned and effective project implementation
Conducting face-to-face or virtual professional development using TIER content to build capacity and support high-quality MTSS implementation.
Provide support across facilitation, content development, and implementation planning for the Intervention Academies, with a focus on translating research-based practices into actionable strategies for campus leaders and educators.
Support Texas Reading Academies by co-planning and attending monthly PLCs, supporting local bilingual cohort leaders, and working with the project director to collect, review, and store relevant data.
Support SPED Leadership Impact Series.
Attend all meetings and trainings, across all projects, as required and maintain accurate documentation of work.
Other duties as assigned.
The position requires proven educational leadership skills and an eagerness to collaborate with a varied group of support providers and LEAs across the state of Texas and beyond. The desired mindset for this position would be a commitment to partnership, continuous learning, and the implementation of research-based best practices in education.
The ideal candidate should have:
A Master's Degree.
6-7 years of classroom teaching experience.
At least 5 years working with local education agencies (LEA).
5 years experience facilitating high-quality professional learning for various stakeholders (i.e., teachers, campus leadership, district leadership); including coaching and technical assistance).
A firm understanding of research-based literacy and math instruction for elementary and/or secondary students.
A willingness to become certified as a Leadership and Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT) support provider.
A willingness to become certified as a cohort leader for the Texas Reading Academies.
Deep understanding of multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), including both planning and implementation.
Experience supporting emergent bilinguals.
Experience using collaborative technological tools such as Canvas, Teams, and Zoom.
Ability to multitask on several initiatives both independently and with colleagues.
Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to effectively plan, prepare, and deliver professional learning for adult audiences.
Demonstrated fluency in Spanish across all domains, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
15 years of relevant experience
ESL certification
Bilingual certification
Administrative certification
$76,284 - $85,000
Typical Office Environment
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.----
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.----
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.