Field Trainer​/Analyst

Field Trainer/ Analyst

Hiring Department: Special Education

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2026

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

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.

• 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.

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.

• Master's degree in relevant field.
• Bilingual in Spanish in all aspects of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Additional teacher certifications in Texas.

$51,000 - $52,000

• Typical office environment.

• Resume/CV.
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
• Letter of interest.

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.

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.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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.

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…