0000000826.TEACHER.JUV-PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

Dallasact; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallasact is seeking a dedicated Teacher for the Dallas County Juvenile Justice Charter School located in Dallas, Texas. This full-time position involves providing a supportive educational atmosphere while instructing students with diverse learning needs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree and preferably possess Texas state teacher certification. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, assessing student progress, and maintaining essential relationships with colleagues. Candidates must be prepared to work in emotionally demanding environments and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for teaching role.
• Texas state teacher certification preferred.
• Skills in communication and presentation are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom educational activities and experiences.
• Develop and implement lesson plans according to curriculum.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff and students.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in emotionally demanding environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Standard software applications

Job description

0000000826.TEACHER.JUV-PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

Job Description

Provides classroom educational activities and experiences in a specialized area of learning for students enrolled in the Dallas County Juvenile Justice Charter School (DCJJCS) or the Dallas County Juvenile Alternative Education Program (DCJJAEP), to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures and all mandated federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Management Scope: Instructs approximately ten (10) to fifteen (15) students per class period for six (6) to seven (7) class periods per day over a 180-day school year.

Responsibilities

1. Teaches instructional subjects according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), charter policies and administrative regulations.
2. Develops and implements instructional and skill development lesson plans that conform to the charter school curriculum, and all knowledge, skills, and assessment requirements, and shows written evidence of preparation as required.
3. Implements appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities and materials to ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs.
4. Assists students in assessing and improving study methods and habits, uses results to design instructional activities, and produces formal and informal testing to evaluate student success.
5. Collaborates with special education teachers and staff to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established by Individual Education Plans (IEP).
6. Maintains professional relationships with colleagues and collaborate with staff to determine charter requirements for the instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
7. Maintains current knowledge, understanding and skill in teaching strategies and the learning process and participates in staff development programs.
8. Gathers, manages, and files all reports, records and other documents as required.
9. Serves as back-up to staff and assumes all duties as necessary, i.e., administering medications, transporting youths to appointments, processing intake assessments or discharges, and disciplining youths. Must be physically able to perform “handling with care techniques, including takedowns, chasing and restraining youth” as outlined in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) requirement.
10. Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and materials.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate major for the assigned classroom subject.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Texas state teacher certification preferred. Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Requires excellent presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Requires successful completion of an extensive background investigation. Mandatory drug test prior to and during employment.

Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/ aggressive acts; should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment.

An employee may be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on the needs of the Department. Working in a 24-hour facility may make the employee subject to working mandatory overtime or remaining on duty and working all, or a part of, an additional shift (“double shift”). The incumbent is / may be considered to be ‘essential personnel’ subject to being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site at all times. When required, you will be notified by your supervisor. Must be at least 21 years of age (for applicable positions) and must pass all portions (physical/written) of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment or all standards related to PREA and Ethics for specific positions.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Standard classroom environment within a secured facility. May require prolonged sitting, standing, walking and ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs., unassisted.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26000035
• Posting Date 06/11/2026, 02:08 PM
• Apply Before 07/11/2026, 05:00 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Juv Pub Charter Sch, Dallas, TX, 75212, US