TJJD - Teacher - History (GNS)

Texas A&M International; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is seeking a licensed teacher to deliver instructional programs at a state school for adjudicated youth in a high-security setting. Plan, assess, and deliver competency-based instruction while maintaining a positive classroom environment.

You will evaluate youth progress, maintain records, and ensure compliance with TEA policies. The role may involve working beyond 40 hours weekly and on-call duties, with mandatory pre-employment testing and extensive safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a valid Secondary Texas Teacher Certification in the specified subject assignment area.
• Must be highly qualified in all areas of teaching assignment.
• Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.
• Pre-employment drug test; fingerprinting and criminal records check; Fitness-for-Duty Assessment which may include physical and behavior evaluations.
• Requirements for Continued Employment: Failure to maintain required licensure/certification will result in termination of employment.
• Obtain and maintain certification in TJJD’s Use of Force techniques, which requires physical restraint of juveniles.
• This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and deliver the instructional program for youth at the state school.
• Assess youth, provide individualized, competency-based instruction, and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Observe and evaluate youth performance; provide feedback and monitor progress.
• Identify learning needs and select instructional resources to meet diverse needs.
• Establish clear objectives for learning activities.
• Maintain accurate records of youths’ progress and development as required by laws and agency policies.
• Provide educational services to potentially aggressive/combative youth in a correctional setting.
• Defuse hazardous situations quickly and effectively as needed.
• Update instructional plans based on developments in subject area and resources.
• Perform duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures, attend schedule and on-call shifts.

Skills

Assessment

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Record keeping

Policy implementation

Discipline management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas Secondary Teacher Certification

Job description

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We are committed to transforming lives and building safer communities by working collaboratively, communicating openly, and upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Our team models accountability, transparency, and respect, taking proactive steps to ensure the physical and emotional safety of youth, staff, and the community. We strive for excellence through continuous growth, thoughtful decision making, and mission driven collaboration, supporting one another while embracing challenges that lead to meaningful, long-term impact.

Job Description

Plans, organizes, implements, and delivers the instructional program in the content area of assignment at the state school for youth who have been adjudicated delinquent of felony offenses, assigned to a high security correctional facility, and have a wide variety of temperaments and specialized needs.Work involves assessing students, providing individualized, competency-based instruction, and maintaining a positive teaching/learning environment in which youth are guided and encouraged to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week and/or be on call.

Plans, prepares, and delivers instructional activities that facilitate an active learning environment.

Observes and evaluates youth¿s performance and development; provides appropriate feedback on work; and encourages and monitors the progress of individual students.

Identifies the learning needs of students and interprets assessment information. Identifies and selects different instructional resources and methods to meet youths¿ varying needs.

Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities.

Maintains accurate and complete records of youths¿ progress and development; and updates all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and agency policies.

Provides educational services to potentially aggressive/combative youth in a correctional setting with a wide variety of temperaments (volatile, aggressive, suicidal) and specialized needs (chemically dependent, sexual offenders).

Treats youth with respect in all situations and the ability to react quickly and effectively to verbally and physically defuse hazardous, combative, volatile situations on an as needed basis.

Keeps up to date with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor¿s degree and a valid Secondary Texas Teacher Certification in the specified subject assignment area.Must be highly qualified in all areas of teaching assignment.

Note:Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.

Pre-employment conditions require acceptable results from mandatory:

pre-employment drug test;

finger printing and criminal records check;

Fitness-for-Duty Assessment which may include both physical and behavior evaluations.

Requirements for Continued Employment:

Failure to maintain required licensure/certification will result in termination of employment.

Obtain and maintain certification in TJJD¿s Use of Force techniques, which requires physical restraint of juveniles.

This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of:

• State and federal education laws and regulations.
• Subject matter to be taught.

Skill in:

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Ability to:

• Implement Texas Education Agency (TEA) education policies and procedures.
• Review and implement agency policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.
• Convey and interpret information to students.
• Lead discussions.
• Communicate orally and in writing with students, parents, administrators, and other professionals involved in the education of agency youth.
• Work under stressful conditions, with possible occurrences of extreme heightened stress.
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Keep accurate files and records.
• Work in excess of 40 hours per work week and/or be on-call.

Physical Requirements

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to see

Ability to hear (with or without aid)

Ability to perform tactile discernment

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over

Climbing ladders

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over

Pulling

Repeated bending

Operate motor equipment

Reaching above shoulder

Dual simultaneous grasping

Walking

Depth perception

Standing

Twisting

Kneeling

Pushing

Stooping

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov .Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

In order to receive veteran¿s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

SPONSORSHIP

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.